With fields already fallow, Uncompahgre Valley growers adapt to a drier future

Farmers in the Uncompahgre Valley are dealing with the challenges of a drier future. A recent heat wave has stressed crops, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees.

A local farmer has noticed the impact on his corn, which has limp and curling leaves. He also grows onions, a crop that requires a lot of water and has a long growing season.

Further details on the situation and its effects on local farming are available from the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association and other sources.