Urban Agriculture and Small Farm Irrigation: Case Studies from Cache Valley, Utah

Urban Farm DB summary

Irrigation evaluations were performed for 24 urban and small farms in Cache Valley, Utah, during the 2015 growing season, providing a clearer picture of urban and small farm agricultural irrigation. Irrigation efficiencies ranged from 6% to 100%, showing high heterogeneity, with small fields generally having greater irrigation depths and surface irrigated fields applying higher depths than sprinkle and drip irrigated fields. Management significantly influenced efficiency, and water conservation programs may not result in true water savings if management effects are ignored.