Yuma Ag Water

At the convergence of Arizona, California, Mexico and the Colorado River is Yuma, Arizona, the Winter Lettuce capital of North America. Between the months of October and April, 90% of the U.S. and Canada’s leafy greens and other vegetables are grown here. And during the rest of the year, Yuma supplies Arizona, the country and the world with a variety of melons, wheat, cotton, sudan grass and other crops.

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  • Yuma : Always in Season
    9/29/26

    Yuma : Always in Season

    Yuma is known as the winter vegetable capitol but the Yuma area is so much more. Enjoy this look into each season in the desert southwest.

  • Yuma Ag Water - Short
    9/29/26

    Yuma Ag Water - Short

    This video (short) explores how Yuma, Arizona, serves as the "Winter Salad Bowl" of North America, producing 90% of the United States and Canada's leafy greens and vegetables during the winter months from November to April.

  • Yuma Agricultural Water - Full Length Feature
    8/29/25

    Yuma Agricultural Water - Full Length Feature

    This film offers a compelling look at the intersection of history, human ingenuity, and science, highlighting why protecting Yuma’s agricultural output is vital for both national food security and public health..

HELP US PROTECT YUMA’S WATER

Soil, water, climate, infrastructure, people and innovation are the recipe for creating and supporting the most efficient and productive agriculture ecosystem. And Yuma has done it. Water in Yuma means food security for the Nation.
We continue to find ways to feed more people with less resources but we cannot do this without water.

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