Agriculture

      Agriculture of Yuma   

Yuma is one of the most well-known places for agriculture as their ancient human practice. Yuma usually plants winter vegetables. Its agriculture can be traced back to the first inhabitants of the Quechan tribe, 6000 years ago. Yuma has 175 different types of crops that are planted annually. They crop are one of the significant suppliers of lettuce, making over 3 billion dollars of profit for their economy. Almost every vegetable that comes from Yuma is exported through the U.S.  Medjool was traced to have existed thousands of years ago. Medjool came from Morocco in ancient times. It contains many vitamins. Yuma’s agricultural industry became the number one supplier throughout the U.S. especially in the southwestern region. Yuma has 250,000 acres of farmland. It is one of the most agriculturally rich industries on the west coast.

The climate can make a difference in Yuma’s environment. While Arizonian's first human practices are agriculture, the hot weather climate can make a difference in agriculture. The high temperature can affect air and water pollution. Drought is always the main issue that exist subtropical climate. It reduces the precipitation in some months, especially during the hottest months of the year (June). Arizona always suffers from drought and wildfires that cause human health problems. The water source evaporates to the sky quickly because of humidity. The economic damages of Yuma can create low economy because of humid climate change. Yuma’s farmers depend on insurance when problems arise because of on the weather. Water source could be scarce and affect tourism when it gets too hot in Arizona. Household expenses can skyrocket, including on the economy on water and electricity. Living in Arizona can have had several issues, but Yuma is one of the most famous places for tourists to visit and enjoy the sun.