Washington’s lawsuit over water rights affects 30,000 users, including farmers and tribes, threatening irrigation and reducing farm produce by 25–40%. Urban sprawl, labor issues, and reliance on foreign produce worsen the decline in domestic agriculture, risking food security. Farmers face decades-long adjudication, with potential loss of water for unpermitted fields, jeopardizing livelihoods and the state’s agricultural output.
WASHINGTON SUES FARMERS IN MASS | Up to 40% Reduction in Farm Produce “It’s really devastating.”
