Growing Coachella Valley

Growing Coachella Valley is a nonprofit of farmers and agricultural industry professionals dedicated to protecting the Coachella Valley's resources, now and for the future. Its stated focus is championing agricultural stewardship, covering water conservation, environmental stewardship, agricultural land conservation, pest control practices, and farmworker welfare. The site describes a valley where more than 100 crop types are grown, farming supports over 12,000 year-round jobs and roughly $600 million in annual crop value, and more than 85% of growers use drip or micro-spray irrigation.

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