The Ogallala Aquifer is a vast, underground water supply that lies beneath 8 states, including parts of Eastern Colorado. Many farmers on the eastern plains depend on it as a reliable source of water to irrigate their crops. But the aquifer is drying up. Here’s what that means for the future of agricultural communities in the area.

Source: Less water, fewer farmers: the future of agriculture on the Ogallala Aquifer | KUNC