Conrad Weaver, the producer and director of the new documentary Thirsty Land, will be telling the story of the drought through his new film Dec. 7 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., during the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference on Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas.
“Our global food supply and our very survival as humans depends on clean, abundant fresh water. I want to make the audience think about it every time they take a drink of water, enjoy a shower, or water their lawn,” Weaver said.
Thirsty Land is the story about extreme drought, agriculture and the water crisis in the Western United States and how these challenges impact farmers, communities and the environment.
The depleted water resources in the American Southwest are one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century facing agriculture and growing urban communities.
The drought on this region has local, national and global impacts not only for the present, but also for future generations.
By creating this film, Weaver aims to inform about the severity of the drought, provide motivation to conserve water and give his audience a better appreciation for farmers, scientists, and companies who work hard to produce food, and preserve clean drinking water for our world, by highlighting the advances in technology and conservation efforts by all stakeholders.
The screening is free of charge and open to all IA and NGWA attendees and exhibitors. Click here to register for the show. Full registration includes access to the screening.
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