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Ximena Bustillo

Arizona's farms are running out of water, forcing farmers to confront climate change

A dry irrigation canal runs between fields in Maricopa, Ariz., on Aug. 18, 2022. (Matt York/AP)

Cassy England is a fifth-generation farmer in Pinal County, Arizona. For decades, her family has been a part of the vibrant agricultural community in the southern part of the state, growing cotton, alfalfa and grains.

But this year, she's facing an unexpected challenge: She has to manage her crops with half of the usual water supply.

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