At the very least, legislators should sponsor a bill that ensures alfalfa grown in Utah is used in Utah. Many farmers grow alfalfa as a cash crop and sell it for use overseas or in other states. There could even be tax incentives to help those farmers switch to more water-efficient cash crops.
Thanks for this, Brittany! Good call on the graphic. We'll keep that in mind. :) Quick ask. We're adding a few reader quotes to the site. Can we quote your line about the factual and fair tone, with your name on it? Totally fine if not.
At the very least, legislators should sponsor a bill that ensures alfalfa grown in Utah is used in Utah. Many farmers grow alfalfa as a cash crop and sell it for use overseas or in other states. There could even be tax incentives to help those farmers switch to more water-efficient cash crops.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2023/03/16/should-utah-be-exporting-its/
Thanks for this, Brittany! Good call on the graphic. We'll keep that in mind. :) Quick ask. We're adding a few reader quotes to the site. Can we quote your line about the factual and fair tone, with your name on it? Totally fine if not.