Seminar #2 - Artichokes invade Artesia
What life sustaining element does agriculture and the oil and gas industry share? WATER! Lots and lots of water! During the second meeting of the "Artichoke Fellows," in Artesia, NM we learned how both agriculture and the oil and gas industry use this limited resource, but still leave enough for its citizens. In our arid part of the world, water is scarce but these two industries who bring billions of dollars to our state economy rely heavily on water. While many argue it's a waste of a precious resource, I was surprised to learn how both industries worked hard to conserve as much water as possible through updated technology, yet still remain successful in their operations. We had the chance to hear from local farmers, industry experts, and elected officials on how this sacred resource keeps our state moving and operating. As an aspiring leader, the meeting I most enjoyed was with two State Representatives; Honorable James Townsend and Honorable Cathrynn Brown who rep