While campaigning to represent Utah’s Second Congressional District, Nick Mitchell travelled to Bluebell Utah to talk with farmers, ranchers, and community members. The trip was intended to inform Nick’s policy positions as they relate to water, an increasingly-scarce resource in the state.
Around 80% of Utah’s water is allocated to agriculture, and many in cities blame those working in this industry for the lack of resources. By listening and asking questions, Nick learned the nuances of why alfalfa, one of the most water-intensive crops, is grown in one of the driest parts of the country.
