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 / Modified mar 9, 2018 3:08 p.m.

Central Arizona Farmers Preparing for Potential Water Shortages

Farmers in the region would be the first to feel the effects of the cuts.

Should a water shortage take effect, farmers in Central Arizona would see cuts first. Some are taking precautions now to reduce their use. Vanessa Barchfield reports on the challenges they face, and how water efficiency can come at a great cost.

Featured in this story: Brian Betcher, General Manager, Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District Dan Thelander, Partner, Tempe Farming Company Arnott Duncan, CEO, Duncan Family Farms

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