Perspectives from the Field

The Babbitt Center engaged in a yearlong study to understand the perspectives of agricultural producers in the region. The team personally interviewed 74 farmers and ranchers, and probed to understand the difficulties these agricultural producers are facing as well as their immediate concerns regarding the need for collaboration to secure the future of agriculture in the Colorado River Basin. Our goal was to listen to their reality and to elevate their voices as crucial stakeholders in an era of agricultural water uncertainty.

This four-page document highlights some of the key learnings and suggested solutions that came out of the study.