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Upcoming Noble Foundation Seminar Focuses on Water Source Development
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:32:17 CDT
Interest in developing a water resource for irrigation, livestock, wildlife and domestic use is at an all-time high due to the residual drought conditions in the Southern Great Plains.
To provide information on other potential water sources to agricultural producers and landowners, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and First United Bank of Durant will co-host a Water Source Development Seminar from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Ardmore Convention Center in Ardmore, Okla.
This seminar will provide information on identifying potential water sources available for agricultural use and how to develop these resources to meet a farmer or rancher's production and quality-of-life goals.
"Before developing a water source, producers must know the quantity and quality requirements for their operation," said Steve Upson, Noble Foundation horticulture consultant. "Volume of water is only half of the equation. Poor quality water can reduce yields or even kill crops and poison livestock."
The seminar will cover a variety of key topics, including water use requirements for crop and livestock enterprises, government regulations, drilling and developing an irrigation well, pond construction, atypical water sources for irrigation, and rainwater harvesting.
This seminar is open to the public, but preregistration is requested. Registration is $15 and includes lunch. For more information or to register, please visit www.noble.org/agevents
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