Farmers were the original conservationists. Here is how they save water on the farm. Challenge yourself to do the same at home!

1. How can you save water in
the kitchen?
1. Re-use cooking water to water
plants (just let cool first)
How are farmers saving water?
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Sources:
www.watercalculator.org
water.usgs.gov
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Drip Irrigation: Places the right amount of
water directly at the root zone, where
crops need it most
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CONSERVING
WATER ON THE
FARM AND IN THE
HOME
Cover Crops: Plants that are grown
between harvests to help improve soil
health
GPS Imagery: Images from above aid farmers in
providing crops with the right source of inputs, at the
Conservation Tillage: Farmers plant
without removing residue from the
previous season’s crop, which retains
more water
2. Only run the dishwasher
when it's full
3. Thaw frozen produce in the refrigerator
instead of rinsing with water
Farmers were the original conservationists.
Here is how they save water on the farm.
Challenge yourself to do the same at home!
4. Reduce food waste by meal
planning and buying canned and
frozen foods
right rate, time and place
Laser Leveling Fields: Flattens fields
to make rain water spread more
evenly