Colorado River water cuts are coming to Arizona. What will happen to America’s salads?

Yuma County, Arizona grows 90% of the U.S.’ winter salad greens. But the state relies on the depleted Colorado River, and water cuts are about to hit.

The Colorado River fills America’s salad bowl. It’s a vital source of water to Yuma County, Arizona, which grows 90% of the leafy greens the country consumes in the winter — but it’s nearing a crisis point.

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