University of Delaware researchers are investigating consumers’ willingness to purchase food products grown with recycled water.
One of the most precious resources on Earth, water is getting more scarce. Americans living in places like the Colorado River Basin see the issue on their doorstep. The issue is widespread; 40 out of 50 states can expect water shortages by 2024.
With a demand to feed a global population swelling above 8 billion people, agriculture is a leading industry in water use, reaching as high as 80% of total usage in some regions.
“Fortunately, this is a problem that can be solved,” says Kent Messer,
