50 Ways Farmers Can Protect Their Groudwater

Over half of the United States population, and nine out of every ten rural citizens, depend on groundwater for their drinking water supply. They draw water from public or private wells, rather than from surface water, such as lakes or reservoirs.
Groundwater is an issue that strikes close to home.

As Prairie Farmer magazine put it, 50 Ways Farmers Can Protect Their Groundwater "offers a thorough, yet practical checklist of voluntary practices designed to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination without cutting into yields or profitability."

Find ways to…

* Reduce contamination risks from fertilizers, herbicides, 
   and insecticides
* Manage pests with an integrated pest management program
* Improve chemical application
* Evaluate a site with groundwater protection in mind
* Test and treat water