Sustainable Water System on the Farm
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Are cattle or livestock really harming our earth...or is it bad farming practices?
What happens here
The farmer explains that the water consumed by his cattle is sourced from a solar-powered well, meaning it has zero carbon footprint. The water is then delivered to frost-free water systems via nearly three miles of underground water lines. The cattle drink around 24 gallons of water per day, and this water, once processed by the animals, returns to the ground as urine and manure, feeding the land. He highlights that this process filters the water through the land, returning it to the aquifer and well system, thereby completing a natural water cycle. This is contrasted with urban water consumption and sewage systems.
Goal: Showcase the farm's closed-loop, sustainable water system for cattle.
Tools and materials
- Frost-free water troughs — Providing year-round water access to cattle
- Solar-powered well pump — Pumping water from the well to the troughs
- Underground water lines — Transporting water across the farm