CBN works with collaborators like the Dry Farming Institute to raise awareness on the benefits of dry farming.
WHY BUY DRY?
Conservation:
Dry farming saves water, time, and energy for growers.
Low Input:
Dry farm practices reduce weeds since fields are not irrigated. Irrigating also causes nutrient leaching. Dry farming reduces the need for chemical inputs like herbicides and fertilizer.
Quality:
With less water diluting the important stuff, dry-farmed produce is more flavorful and nutrient dense.
Storability:
On average, dry-farmed produce stores longer
than irrigated counterparts.
Resilience:
Dry farming practices provide opportunities for growers without water rights and those who need to adapt to a changing climate.
‘Eel River’ melon
‘Annarita’ tomato
‘Stella Blue’ squash