Where Climate, Agriculture, and the Colorado River Converge

Water is the thread that connects nearly every dimension of Colorado's climate story — and nowhere is that more apparent than in agriculture. This panel connects the dots between water availability, agricultural viability, climate change, and the emerging technologies reshaping how we manage one of the West's most critical and contested resources. With Colorado River Basin negotiations ongoing and agricultural water rights increasingly under pressure, the stakes have never been higher. Panelists will offer a frank assessment of where the negotiations stand and what the outcomes could mean for farmers and food producers across the region. The conversation will move from policy to practice — exploring real-world implications for agricultural operations and spotlighting the most promising technology solutions addressing water efficiency, monitoring, and allocation at scale. This is a conversation about tradeoffs, innovation, and the future of farming in an era of scarcity — and what Colorado can do to lead. Speakers: Will Sarni (Earth Finance)Christopher Peacock (Grower's Edge, former water tech founder)Hannah Mink (Taft Law)Moderated by Steven Campillo (KPMG)