http://agwaterstewards.org/ en serena@aginnovations.org Copyright 2011 2011-12-13T17:44:17+00:00 Smart Water Management for a Secure Food Supply http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/case-studies/interactive_database_of_agricultural_water_stewardship_case_studies/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/case-studies/interactive_database_of_agricultural_water_stewardship_case_studies/#When:22:13:03Z Agricultural water stewardship practices are being increasingly applied by growers and ranchers in California and beyond. This database of case studies was compiled by the Pacific Institute and outlines the experience—successes and challenges—of agricultural producers in implementing a variety of water stewardship practices. There are ten short video… 2011-11-30T22:13:03+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/agricultural_water_stewardship_resource_center/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/agricultural_water_stewardship_resource_center/#When:23:04:17Z Agricultural water stewardship is the use of water in a way that optimizes agricultural production while also addressing co-benefits for the environment and human health. The local and regional context in which a farm operates will determine the best water management approaches to maximize water use efficiency, minimize adverse environmental impacts, and balance trade-offs for society as a whole. This website is a resource center for growers, ranchers, and others interested in sound farm water… 2011-11-29T23:04:17+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/practices/frogs_leap_winery/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/practices/frogs_leap_winery/#When:17:44:17Z by Dave Runsten Based on a May 7, 2009 interview with Frank Leeds, Director of Vineyard Operations at Frogs Leap Winery and the July 8, 2010 CAFF Dry Farming Field Day at Frog’s Leap, with John Williams and Frank Leeds. Background He is farming over 200 acres. They own 3 ranches totaling about 150 acres, lease 2 ranches of about 25 acres, and then there is the Leeds’ family ranch. All certified organic. He farms across all the topography… 2011-12-13T17:44:17+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/library/technical_support_agencies_in_california/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/library/technical_support_agencies_in_california/#When:23:06:36Z NRCS California: USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies. This web site will provide the address of a USDA Service Center and other Agency offices serving your area along with information… 2011-11-30T23:06:36+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/library/additional_technical_support_resources/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/library/additional_technical_support_resources/#When:23:05:24Z Agricultural Water Management Council The Agricultural Water Management Council (AWMC) webpage provides information on drought assistance for farmers, including education and training, water management planning, irrigation scheduling, mobile labs, professional irrigation consultants, and financial advice and assistance. 2011-11-30T23:05:24+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/library/policy/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/library/policy/#When:23:02:04Z Agricultural Water Stewardship Recommendations On June 22, 2011, the California Roundtable on Water and Food Supply released a set of proposed strategic actions to increase water security… 2011-11-30T23:02:04+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/case-studies/searching_the_database/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/case-studies/searching_the_database/#When:22:15:45Z In order to make it easier to find information that is relevant to you, the database can be filtered or searched in a variety of ways, including by location using the GIS-enabled map. In addition, by making selections in the pull-down menus, you can filter the case studies to view only those featuring a particular hydrologic region, production type, irrigation type, or stewardship practice. There is… 2011-11-30T22:15:45+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/case-studies/add_new_case_studies/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/case-studies/add_new_case_studies/#When:22:14:17Z This database is interactive and is frequently updated with new case studies. If you would like to add your own case study or give us an idea for additional case studies, please email info@agwaterstewards.org or download and return the submission form. Note: All submissions are reviewed by the CAWSI editorial… 2011-11-30T22:14:17+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/practices/gray_water_use/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/practices/gray_water_use/#When:19:38:55Z Overview | Water Savings | Applications | Additional Benefits | Resources | Case Studies Overview Gray water is household or commercial wastewater excluding toilet, urinal, bidet, and kitchen waste. In most cases, gray water comes primarily from the clothes washing machines, showers, baths, lavatories, and other non-sanitary… 2011-10-21T19:38:55+00:00 http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/practices/reuse_of_agricultural_wastewater/ http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php/practices/reuse_of_agricultural_wastewater/#When:19:15:39Z Overview | Water Savings | Applications | Additional Benefits | Resources | Case Studies Celery using recycled water in Castroville, CA Overview Agricultural wastewater is primarily the excess water that runs off the field at the low… 2011-10-21T19:15:39+00:00