California farmers face a challenging water crisis.  As pressures mount, many of them are exploring reduced irrigation techniques and taking steps to preserve the moisture in the ground. Still other more daring farmers are even reverting back to the “old way” of farming.  They wait for the rain and take steps to preserve the moisture in the ground.  New technology is helping by allowing the farmers to closely monitor moisture levels below ground, but it still takes a skilled farmer to coax his crop into growing thirsty deep roots.  It sounds like more work, but one innovative farmer has found a way to up-sell his product to environmentally conscious Californians.  He opted to sell his organic fruit at farmers markets as “dry-farmed apples.”  Click here to read more.

Previous post on water issues facing farmers below:

November 3, 2008: Water, Water Everywhere, But Not for California Ag

August 21, 2008: Water for Ag Use, Change is Inevitable

August 15, 2008: Water – 80% to 90% of Global Freshwater Used for Irrigation; Sustainable?

August 6, 2008: Water – Agriculture and Changing Weather Patterns

July 30, 2008: Water – US Farmers, Count Your Blessings

July 23, 2008: Water - The Next Farm Crisis