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Water is the most important aspect of dairy farming; how it gets to the dairy, who says how it is used, and how it is treated. There are many regulations, laws, and cultural norms that govern the use of water, but there is more to water than the amount used. The quality of water andContinue reading “You are What you Drink?”

“Water is at the heart of agriculture. Without water, crops and livestock would not be able to survive. Water used in agricultural production can be sourced from surface waters, such as rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds, or from groundwater, such as an aquifer. Each state is able to allocate this important resource, with each stateContinue reading “Who’s to Say?”

Through all civilizations, water has been the foundation. The earliest recording of controlling water flow is “About 6000 to 7000 years ago” (Angelakis, pg.19), no wonder why “water witching” (water divining or dowsing) is a common topic; it is a life or death situation. Usually food can be created or found as long as theContinue reading “Water Divining for Thirsty Folk”

At first glance, when water comes out of the faucet it seems like a simple act that most are used to. But when traced back from where it originates, especially in the west; there will be miles of pipes, multiple pumps, and a location probably distant from you where the water source is. If youContinue reading “Someone Deserves Appreciation”

This image is found on Denver Water Tap from an article that is encouraging people to be mindful of what they consume with water in mind. This image comes from a trusted source, does well at drawing attention to its message, and keeping it simple so that it seems logical. It does at the sameContinue reading “Milk Cows are Not Beef Cows”

A dairy cow is made up of “60-70% water” (Micheal L. Looper 2002) and takes in “18 to 36 gallons” (Micheal L. Looper 2002) per day depending on temperature and milk production stage. With water being this important, it is easy to see why farmers would want water easily accessible. The idea of a waterContinue reading “Why Troughs?”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”