by Liam Smith | February 10, 2023 | Agriculture, Climate Change, Environment, Irrigation, Population, Social Media
California, the largest agricultural producer in the United States, is facing a severe water crisis. The state’s population and agricultural industry continue to grow, but the supply of water is becoming more and more limited. As a result, farmers are being...
by Liam Smith | October 19, 2022 | Agriculture, Environment, Irrigation, Population, Social Media, Water
Drip. Drip. Drip. Yup, you guessed it, another irrigation technique. Now, we will discuss what drip Irrigation is. Drip irrigation is another irrigation technique that is used for large crops. Drip irrigation uses tubes or pipes that are buried beneath the soil. The...
by Liam Smith | October 17, 2022 | Agriculture, Drinking Water, Environment, Irrigation, Population, Social Media, Water
Let’s talk acequias. Acequias are a form of irrigation that has been used for hundreds of years. In the US, acequias are most well known for their use throughout New Mexico. Acequias use a community-based approach to regulate water resources. Acequias are essentially...
by Liam Smith | October 14, 2022 | Agriculture, Environment, Irrigation, Social Media, Water
Water is life, but how we use water is just as important as getting to the water. This is the first of a series that will discuss different irrigation techniques. Up today- flood irrigation. First, what is flood irrigation? Flood irrigation is an irrigation system...
by Liam Smith | October 12, 2022 | Agriculture, Irrigation, Social Media, Water
When I’m out hiking, my favorite snack is almonds. When I open the fridge, I see almond milk. Almonds are delicious. Did you know that Kern County in California is the number one almond-producing region in the U.S.? Yet there is limited water. Over the last 20 years,...
