Drought Resistant South West Peaches

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Reagan Wytsalucy, Extension Assistant Professor, Agriculture & Natural Resources at Utah State University, talks about her journey to find the last orchards growing the age-old, drought resistant South West Peaches. And she explains why these trees must be protected.
Reagan Wytsalucy, Extension Assistant Professor, Agriculture & Natural Resources at Utah State University, talks about her journey to find the last orchards growing the age-old, drought resistant South West Peaches.

First Nations communities in the U.S. have been growing these peaches for hundreds of years. Reagan explains why it is essential NOT to plant these trees on a large scale yet.

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Drought Resistant South West Peaches
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