In a drying West, every drop counts. A new tool could help farmers care for their crops — and themselves

A new, Colorado-grown technology aimed at reducing farmers' workload and managing Colorado's shrinking water supply more efficiently. The Auto Tarp allows farmers to remotely drop irrigation gates and monitor weather and soil conditions.

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