A selection of important resources for agricultural water decision-makers.
NEW Drought Proofing Your Farm. An excellent comprehensive checklist of on-farm drought management strategies and practices. Presented by UC Cooperative Extension Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor Michael Cahn at the Ecological Farming Conference, January 22, 1010.
Agricultural Water Management Council
This AWMC webpage provides information on drought assistance for farmers, including education and training, water management planning, irrigation scheduling, mobile labs, professional irrigation consultants, and financial advice and assistance.
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
AFSIC, a resource of the USDA, identifies resources about sustainable food systems and practices to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide. AFSIC includes a page on water conservation resources
ATTRA
Appropriate Technology Transfer to Rural Areas (ATTRA)‘s website includes sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events, publications and funding opportunities. ATTRA has published an excellent Drought Resource Guide, which covers soil management, pasture and rangeland management, irrigation, and water management.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
The USDA NRCS provides a wide range of support and information options, including assistance with drought planning through the creation of conservation plans. NRCS has compiled a Drought Page with further helpful information and resources. See also the NRCS publication: Effective Irrigation Practices to Improve Short Term and Long Term Water Management
SARE
Grants and outreach to advance sustainable innovations to the whole of American agriculture. SARE also published the important publication Smart Water Use on Your Farm and Ranch, an overview of soil, water, and crop management options for sound water use.
