• Given that a huge percentage of California water supplies are devoted to agriculture (estimated as high as 85%), stewarding that water wisely is imperative.  It’s a complicated arena, so an especially large thanks to the work being done by the California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative.

    Farm Water Toolbox – A Regional Forum for the Northern San Joaquin Valley Farm Community was held March 25, 2010

    We are pleased to share with you these materials on sound agricultural water management for increased farm water security. This meeting brought together key agriculture water experts and practitioners to share current state of knowledge on policy and practice.  To download toolbox materials, please visit: http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=0011yfyIBi0NNpe-qcSkJVhDkRnjLIfVMgm4gI2Rv4VbMe8JHTZOmQeM1swQKZO6TmHabM4gYHs4QWnK10o401_sy0_4wx7L3-0FyG-XhA0mp2K2ieOw96hA3X8pyXHQk8v7_9Ff0A2sIs%3D

    Farm Water Toolbox: Know your Risks, Plan for the Future, Meeting Results from a Regional Forum for the Northern San Joaquin Valley Farm Community

    Why Water Stewardship for Agriculture?

    Drought-Proofing Your Farm Checklist
    Merced Water Forum Presentation:
    Grower Panel: Aaron Barcellos, A-Bar Ag Enterprises

    Organic Matter(s): Neglected Component of Soil Function and Soil Moisture Retention, Rex Dufour, National Center for Appropriate Technology

    California Groundwater, Water Supply and Water Use, Thomas Harter, UC Davis

    Towards a Water Policy for Family Farmers in California, Dave Runsten, CAFF

    San Joaquin Valley Water Management Plan, Jim Tischer, Center for Irrigation Technology, CSU Fresno

    Water Management Strategies to Improve Productivity and Protect Water Quality, Dong Wang, USDA-ARS Water Management Research