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AWMC News & Updates

Publications

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

Below are publications by the Agricultural Water Management Council.

A Smaller Footprint

This book highlights some of our California farmers and agricultural water suppliers performing innovative projects that raise the standards for efficient agricultural water management. This publication shows the pioneering efforts of water managers and farmers to minimize the footprint they leave behind. It is the dedication of these industry leaders that is an example of creative solutions that benefit us all.

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MONITORING AND VERIFICATION PROTOCOLS

Canal Seepage

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Drainage Reduction

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Spillage Reduction

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On-Farm

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IRRIGATION RESOURCES

Irrigation Resources Brochure

This brochure identifies the many resources on the web to improve irrigation efficiency, from irrigation scheduling to grants and financial aid.

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Best Management

Best Management is a quarterly newsletter publication produced by the AWMC. It highlights new and innovative solutions that water suppliers are adopting that have statewide applicability as well as upcoming events and grant opportunities.

Go here to link to Best Management archive.

How much water does agriculture use?

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

Farmers use only 41 percent of the state's developed water supply. The largest user of this water is the environment at 48 percent while homes/businesses use the remaining 11 percent.

Download a full-folor water use facts handout.

How much water has been conserved in agriculture?

Tuesday, 29 April 2008
In California, from 1967 to 2000, farmers have increased their crop production by nearly 90 percent, thanks in part to increased water management efficiencies and improved plant varieties.

the average California farm

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

The average California farm in 2005 registered $414,000 in sales, compared to $114,000 by their counterparts across the nation.

The average farm size 345 acres, compared to the U.S. average of 444 acres.

There is approximately 9 million irrigated acres in California.

From 2004-2006 farmers in the San Joaquin Valley spent
more than a half billion dollars in irrigation equipment

Water Conservation

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

From 1967 to 2000 California farmers have increased their water management efficiency by nearly 90 percent, thanks in part to increased water management efficiencies and improved plant varieties.

From 2004-2006, San Joaquin farmers alone spent more than a half billion dollars in new irrigation equipment.

Below are methods for farmers and agricultural water suppliers can improve water management: