{"id":1462,"date":"2020-06-15T12:23:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T18:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2020-06-18T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T18:30:13","slug":"protect-water-supply-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/2020\/06\/15\/protect-water-supply-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Farm&#8217;s Water Supply from Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every small farm in the world depends on a source of clean freshwater in order to sustain crops and livestock. Some farmers use wells, others irrigate water directly from nearby rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. No matter <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it comes from, all agriculture requires a reliable and consistent supply of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clean <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">groundwater.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, groundwater <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/2020\/03\/15\/pollution-water-scarcity-farms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pollution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has in recent years become a widespread and highly destructive problem in the agricultural community. When groundwater pollution is allowed to continue unabated, the results can be catastrophic to a small farming operation. It\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crucial<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, therefore, for small farmers to understand the risks of groundwater pollution and how to prevent it. This article will discuss the problem of groundwater pollution, and how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/agriculture-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first-time farmer loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can keep your water supply clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Where Does Groundwater Pollution Come From?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different sources of water pollution. For simplicity\u2019s sake, we can divide them into two basic categories: \u201cpoint sources\u201d and \u201cnonpoint sources.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPoint source pollution,\u201d on the one hand, refers to pollution that can be traced back to a single, definable source. Leaky pipelines, for example, are a common \u201cpoint source\u201d of freshwater pollution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNonpoint source pollution\u201d &#8211; also known as \u201crunoff\u201d &#8211; occurs as a result of over-saturated soil that can no longer retain moisture. This second type of pollution typically occurs after heavy rains, floods, or over-irrigation. It\u2019s destructive in its capacity to carry pollutants in the soil to neighboring areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Three Ways to Protect Your Groundwater from Pollution<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groundwater pollution, in other words, often occurs as a result of forces that are beyond our control. That said, there are strategies that farmers can employ <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ameliorate the risk of pollution reaching their water supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three of the most common <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the most effective:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Minimize your use of chemicals<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Chemicals (such as pesticides) are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.permaculturenews.org\/2017\/05\/24\/pesticides-water-pollution\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the most harmful pollutants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in use today. To preserve the integrity and cleanliness of your groundwater, consider cutting back on using harmful chemicals on your small farm.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Limit the grazing range of livestock<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Bacteria from manure can also be detrimental to a water supply. If you raise livestock, it\u2019s important to install fences to keep your animals away from vital streams or rivers.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Utilize \u201ccrop buffers.\u201d <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with fences in place, bacteria from manure can still occasionally travel underground and infect a nearby water supply. To prevent this, farmers are encouraged to plant \u201ccrop buffers\u201d between grazing areas and water sources. Simple plots of grass, for example, can absorb and use the bacteria before it has a chance to infiltrate groundwater.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How First-Time Farmer Loans Can Help<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting back on groundwater pollution will require some operational changes, which in turn will require a small financial investment. But don\u2019t let that stop you! With the help of a first-time farmer loan, farmers like yourself can get the financial assistance they need to reduce water pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us Today<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact MSF Agriculture today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find a first-time farmer loan that will help you to protect your water supply and the future of your farm!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every small farm in the world depends on a source of clean freshwater in order to sustain crops and livestock. Some farmers use wells, others irrigate water directly from nearby rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. 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