Exploring the Potential for Innovative Water Management Strategies to Support Irrigated Farmland Transitions: Three Case Studies in Colorado

Rebecca R. Ford, Daniel F. Mooney, Rebecca L. Hill, Madeline Wilson, Martha Sullins and Perry Cabot

Western Economics Forum, 2025, vol. 23, issue 1

Abstract: This article examines the interconnected challenges of water scarcity and irrigated farmland transitions in Colorado. Through case studies from the Rio Grande, Arkansas, and South Platte Basins, we highlight the potential for innovative water management strategies to support new and beginning farmers and help preserve irrigated farmland.

Keywords: Agricultural; and; Food; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.364767

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