Nov. 11, 2024

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Excess water, drought, and water quality are frequent topics in Wisconsin’s agricultural community. We sit down with Mallika Nocco, assistant professor and extension specialist in agrohydrology from UW-Madison to discuss water conservation: What is it, why does it matter for Wisconsin farmers, and what are practical ways we can implement it on the landscape? Listen in now to hear all about it.

Photo: University of Wisconsin Discovery Farms

Follow Up Resources

UW-Madison Extension Ag Water Quality: https://agwater.extension.wisc.edu/

UW-Madison Extension Crop Irrigation:

https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/cropirrigation/

Find Your Local NRCS Service Center:

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/wisconsin

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