ANTHONY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — As triple-digit temperatures settle into the Borderland, local farmers are adjusting their operations to protect workers, conserve water and maintain crop production.
Andre Gutierrez, owner and operator of OG Farms in Anthony, said heat safety has become a daily priority during the summer months.
Workers wear wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves, and wet handkerchiefs around their necks, while frequent water and electrolyte breaks help prevent heat-related illnesses…