Why it’s time for Utah to buy out alfalfa farmers and let the water flow, Editorial Board writes

Alfalfa farming represents 0.2% of the Utah economy but uses 68% of available water.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Alfalfa fields in Mt. Carmel on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Alfalfa fields in Mt. Carmel on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

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