Agricultural Water Management

Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support regarding the availability and responsible use of water resources by agricultural establishments engaged in crop and/or livestock production through the capture, storage and distribution of reclaimable water often lost to evaporation, seepage and runoff; the use of efficient irrigation and drainage systems; location and use of additional sources of stock water such as springs, seeps and horizontal wells; strategic sourcing of animal feed to reduce water depletion; livestock waste management to preserve water quality; and other similar strategies. Also included are programs that provide irrigation systems for private individuals or commercial establishments or which offer or arrange for access to water for irrigation or stock watering purposes.