Farmer Zach Hauser talks about “one of the biggest threats” to farming!

Jeff talks with Arizona farmer Zach Hauser of Hauser and Hauser Farms in Camp Verde, Arizona, about the importance of farming, the challenges, water & development and carrying on a multigenerational farming operation in the Verde Valley.

Zach explains how development is “one of the biggest threats” to farming in Arizona. How his multigenerational family farm has set up conservation easements to protect the land from future development and future generations tempted to sell off the land.

How is water impacting farming in Arizona? Zach gets into irrigation, water rights from the 1800’s and pending litigation between SRP over water rights. Should homes with wells, which there are thousands, be concerned about their water supply?

Jeff and Zach discuss the importance of backyard gardens and organic and conventional farming.

Zach’s serious concerns about the push to electrify everything and how it will impact farming. How regulation has already “ruined” the diesel engine.