/tags/andrew-neighbour Andrew Neighbour en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:44:09 GMT /local-news/2023-10-12/as-agriculture-sucks-up-water-some-farmers-try-sustainable-growing New Mexico faces a water dilemma, as drought dries out the Southwest. Agriculture uses about 80% of the state’s fresh water. But, farming is traditional here and a relatively big employer. So some farmers and researchers are trying ways to keep growing, but more sustainably. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:44:09 GMT /local-news/2023-10-12/as-agriculture-sucks-up-water-some-farmers-try-sustainable-growing Alice Fordham