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Fact Sheets

Resources from the Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP):

  • Farm Irrigation Fact Sheet #1 – Pipes & Pumps – 2023
  • Farm Irrigation Fact Sheet #2 – Sprinklers & Guns – 2023
  • Farm Irrigation Fact Sheet #3 – Catch Can Tests – 2023
  • Farm Irrigation Fact Sheet #4 – Soil by Hand Feel – 2023
  • Farm Irrigation Fact Sheet #5 – Scheduling Basics – 2023
  • Case Studies – Improving Water-Use Efficiency for Managing During Dry Conditions | 2023
  • Webinar – Irrigation Workshop | Improving Water-Use Efficiency to Manage Dry Conditions | 2023

Water Saving Tips – in General

  • Irrigation Tips to Conserve Water on the Farm Factsheet
  • Irrigation Water-Saving Tips Factsheet

Orchards

  • BC Tree Fruit Growers Irrigation Guide
  • Drought Assistance for Tree Fruit Production

Vineyards

  • Sustainable Winegrowing BC Resources
  • Sustainable Practices for BC Vineyards Guidebook
  • Eye on the Vines Factsheet
  • Vineyard Practices for Water-Use Efficiency Factsheet
  • Full Cost of Water Factsheet
  • Irrigation Management of Winegrapes with a Limited Water Supply

Forage Crops

  • Drought Impacts on Soil Fertility Factsheet
  • Tillage, Residue Management and their Effect on Soil Moisture Factsheet
  • Key Drought Management Tips for Forage Producers Factsheet
  • BC Ministry of Agriculture Drought Factsheets

  Livestock

  • B.C. Farm Water Dugouts
  • B.C. Livestock Watering Handbook
  • Livestock Management During Drought
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