Rainwater harvesting involves the capture, diversion, and storage of rainwater for later use. It’s a water conservation method an alternative water source and a water conservation method that can reduce the pressure on aquifer systems by reducing pumping needs. Texas Water Development Board responsible for projecting the future water availability in Texas says in 2070 we will be about 17% short of water as we are using it now. You will learn about the benefits of having a RWH collection system as well as an introduction to RWH basics.
Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program. The program is part of USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, is managed in partnership with regional land grant hosts, and funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems. Learn about the Producer grants and On the Farm Research grants available to small farmers or ranchers.