Bob Sakata, Renowned Colorado Grower, Passes Away at 96

The renowned Colorado vegetable grower tells American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller how he and his peers have grabbed the attention of politicians.

The Colorado grower discusses how water issues have changed which crops they grow where, and raises the idea of leasing water rights during droughts replacing crop income.

Robert Sakata of Sakata Farms, the recipient of the 2014 Grower Achievement Award, says it is up to us to propel the industry forward.

Robert Sakata of Sakata Farms says getting agriculture’s message to the masses will be critical to the future of the industry.