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Texas farmers and ranchers are actively conserving and preserving water on their operations each day. Through their stories, challenges and innovations, you’ll get a firsthand look at the efforts happening on real Texas farms and ranches across the state. Because for farmers, protecting water isn’t just a responsibility. It’s essential for protecting the future of all Texans.
Featured Blog
Water Conservation Up Close: Upgraded Irrigation Through NRCS EQIP
Meet the Beauchamps! They farm in the Texas High Plains where they’ve made water conservation a top priority.
5 Simple Ways to Save Water While Entertaining at Home
Why does saving water – even while entertaining – matter in the first place? Water availability continues to be an ongoing issue across the Lone Star State. Martha Wright, San Antonio Water System
Water Conservation & Corn Planting in Texas
Long before Texans can enjoy a delicious meal or fill up their gas tank with fuel, farm families like the Gruhlkeys in the Panhandle are busy planning and preparing for planting season.
Texas NRCS Conservation Kidz Activity Sheet
On the hunt for conservation-focused education content? Look no further than the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas' Conservation Kidz activity sheet.
Conservation Up Close: Residue Management
Residue management is important on the Beauchamp’s family farm in the Texas Panhandle because healthy soil protects water. Discover what residue management is and why the Beauchamp’s care so much about it!
EQIP Impacts Communities
The drought of 2011 had devastating impacts on Quentin Shieldknight's farm and ranch - and even his community - in the Texas Panhandle.
Using Modern Farm Technology to Grow Food & Save Water
Technology is woven into the stories of our lives. Chances are you’re using technology right now to read this blog or to improve efficiency in your daily life like to control lights, doorbells,
Conservation Up Close: Water Quality
Conservation + Irrigated Agriculture
Williams Family: Protecting Natural Resources On and Off the Farm
3 Ways Texas Family Farms Grow Our Economy
Managing Cycling Drought Via Conservation + Optimism
Celebrating the Women in Texas Agriculture
5 Simple Ways to Save Water While Entertaining at Home
Why does saving water – even while entertaining – matter in the first place? Water availability continues to be an ongoing issue across the Lone Star State. Martha Wright, San Antonio Water System
Texas NRCS Conservation Kidz Activity Sheet
On the hunt for conservation-focused education content? Look no further than the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas' Conservation Kidz activity sheet.
3 Ways to Sow Seeds of Knowledge for a Sustainable Future
Drinking water, food, clothing, manufacturing, swimming – there are so many ways water touches our daily lives. We’re fortunate to live in a country where clean water flows from the tap and is
5 Reasons Why We Love Water…and You Should, Too
6 Benefits of Domestically Grown Food
There’s a whole lot more to the food on your plate than providing your body nutrients and sustenance. In fact, our nation’s prosperity is rooted in a robust food supply chain that all
3 Reasons to Appreciate Texas Farmers + Ranchers
Ogallala Aquifer Initiative Widely Used by Farmers to Improve Water Application
No one has a greater stake in conserving water than those who depend on it for their livelihood, and Texas farmers and ranchers on the Panhandle and South Plains regions are no exception.
Innovative Irrigation Conserves water, Boosts Yields in Ogallala Aquifer Region
In the Ogallala Aquifer region, each drop of water counts. A group of forward-thinking farmers in Texas are finding innovative ways to irrigate their crops to use water more efficiently.