The vast arid sprawl of the sun-baked Sonoran-Colorado Desert does not inspire confidence in the signs welcoming visitors to the winter vegetable kingdom of Imperial Valley.
Bordered by the Colorado River to the east, the post-apocalyptic terrain of the Salton Sea to the west, the playground cities of the Coachella Valley to the north and Mexico to the south, the dry and dusty surface of Imperial Valley belies the region’s bounty.
Contrary to the hauntingly desolate landscape, a defiant eco-system bolstered by abundant sunshine and enviable water supply has taken root here to supply North America with fruit and vegetables, especially during the winter months.
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