farming

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It raised the height of a dam to double its storage, built the desalination plant and acquired rights to a trove of conserved Colorado River water from a desert farming district.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Much of the conservation effort is focused on protecting and enlarging the habitats butterflies need to survive, particularly in the face of land-use changes, including the intensification of farming and environmental degradation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The Colorado River and its network of tributaries supply water to seven U.S. states and Mexico, supporting drinking water, farming, and hydropower.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

That’s what makes snow farming such a potentially vital tool for ski resorts and mountains.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

“He had a connection to the land. He loved farming and riding horses.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya