The only way to save the Great Salt Lake is by growing less alfalfa, according to a new report. But how helpful is that message in bringing farmers to the table? Stewardship Utah Great Salt Lake policy associate Chandler Rosenberg makes the case to host Ali Vallarta for why we should cool it on villainizing our most water-intensive crop.

Resources and references:

Opinion: Supporting the lake and the land [Desert News]
Reducing alfalfa production essential to saving the Great Salt Lake, study finds [Utah News Dispatch]
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