March 2018
Agricultural Water Management l: When You Don’t Have Enough!
Got Water? In Western Washington, when the topic of water comes up, it’s often about having too much. But, as we’ve seen in recent summers, the region can be subjected to months-long droughts that can devastate food and forage production. Farms are turning to well and surface water more often to help their crops survive. Recent court and legislative changes have muddied the legal use of these waters even further. As with so many things, the less you know now,…
Find out more »April 2018
Agricultural Water Management ll – When You Have Too Much!
Farming Under Water? Increased flooding, climate change, development, and exploding beaver populations all have a direct impact on farmers' ability to farm in Western Washington. As with so many things, the less you know now, the more it may cost you later. To help address these challenges and more, WSU King County Extension, Snoqualmie Watershed Improvement District, King Conservation District, and King County are sponsoring a workshop focused on different strategies to help manage excess water on area farms. Join…
Find out more »October 2018
Agricultural Water Management – Developing A Farm Flood Plan
For Western Washington farmers, the never-ending challenge of water: having too much when you don’t want it and/or not having enough when you need it are top of the list issues. From flooding to questionable water rights, anyone trying to make a living from the land can face these water-centric challenges and more. As with so many things, the less you know, the more it will cost you later. To help address these challenges, WSU King County Extension, Snoqualmie Watershed…
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