Can we grow food in the extreme heat of Phoenix?
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Extreme heat waves are set to hit Arizona this summer, a time that has been historically difficult to grow crops in. But experts say monsoons provide a chance for a second growing season.
Learn about Arizona's agricultural history and how farmers adapt to extreme temperatures in this Instagram slideshow
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