“The Green Desert,” a documentary that gives viewers a closer look into farming practices in the arid Southwest, including the challenges of water shortages and the effects of climate change, will host a virtual screening event from June 9-16, 2024.

The documentary, presented by Mirage Films, has an 83-minute run time. There will be a live Q&A session with Director Leo Zahn on Sunday, June 16 at 11 a.m. PST.

Several Western Growers members make an appearance in the documentary, including Vessey & Co., Anthony Vineyards, Tudor Ranch, Belk Farms and West-Gro Farms. This is a must-attend screening for those interested in protecting the future of agriculture.

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You can view a trailer of the documentary here.

THE GREEN DESERT Synopsis:

America’s harshest climate is home to the nation’s breadbasket and it is in a fight to survive.  The desert valleys of Imperial, Coachella and Yuma produce 90% of the winter vegetables consumed in the US.  Agriculture in this region depends on Colorado River water delivered from the All-American Canal. Imperial Valley harvests leafy greens by the truckload, delivering over 1 billion servings a year.  The alfalfa it grows is the bedrock of the food supply chain, making dairy and meat production possible. THE GREEN DESERT presents a dazzling kaleidoscope of farming in the arid Southwest against the backdrop of water shortages and historic lows in the storage reservoirs of Lake Powell and Lake Mead, caused by a 20-year drought and the effects of climate change.