IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

WHERE AND HOW

• Irrigation is more common in the western part of the state, not common in areas of MN with sandy soils
• It meets the crops needs while conserving water and it controls the amount and frequency of the water applied to the crops.

LAWS & REGULATIONS

• A permit is required any type of crop
• For non-crop irrigation and crop irrigation, if the amount of water exceeds 10,000 gallons per day or one million gallons per year you need a permit

IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT

• Irrigating water takes energy, the less water we use/supply, the more energy we save.
• Irrigation reduces river flow , and the availability or drinking water

HOW HAS ANY CHANGE IN ENVIRONMENT DUE TO IRRIGATION AFFECTED MINNESOTANS

• There will be more crops that have better quality, which bring in more money for the farmers.
• There will be better soil for planting crops due to irrigation, and the crops will stay intact.

Recent News. Irrigation companies such as "Jain Irrigation" are releasing Solar Agri Pumps. Expected to support farmers for the next 5 years, mostly including areas with severe drought.

RESOURCES

• www.mda.state.mn.us/protecting/conservation/practices/irrigation.aspx
• www.dnr.state.mn.us/permits/water/answers.htm
• www.mprnews.org/story/2013/09/06/number-of-irrigation-farm-feilds-in-minn-s...
• http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-jain-irrigation-bags-rs-473-...