Growing IN Agriculture

Land Use & Water 

Protecting our nation’s water resources is a critical component of today’s modern livestock operations.  Thanks to research and technology, farmers are finding more effective technology to protect the water resources such as changing livestock feed formulas to collecting and more precise nutrient manure application practices.  Click below to learn more about what farmer's do to protect the enviroment.

Livestock Nutrient Management Resources 

All land uses have an effect on water quality, whether positive or negative. In fact, land use and practices are probably the most important factor in determining water quality in most Indiana landscapes.

Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Water Quality Program 

Purdue Water Quality Fact Sheet...  

IDEM Office of Water Quality 

Nutrients found in the waters of the U.S. can come from many sources, not just from livestock farms.  Other contributors to our water supplies include:

• Septic systems & municiple water treatment facilities
  
• Crop agriculture
• Construction
• Recreational activities
• Careless household management
• Lawn care
• Parking lot & other urban runoff
• Underground storage tanks

Learn more about the impact on water quality of septic systems & municiple water treatment facilities.