Download or read book 50 Ways Farmers Can Protect Their Groundwater written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how farming can be both environmentally and economically sound. An increase of efficiency in applying farm chemicals means a decrease in the risk of groundwater contamination and an increase in profits. Provides research and management tips on ways to cut back on pesticides and fertilizer without cutting yields, ways to determine which pesticides are less likely to leach, and ways to apply chemicals more efficiently. Also includes sections on chemical storage, wells, septic systems, livestock waste management, irrigation, chemigation, water testing, and water treatment. An ideal resource for farmers and anyone else concerned about water quality.