Discovery Farms at Farmamerica

Digging into the Benefits of Conservation Drainage

Managing water on farmland with conservation drainage systems has the potential to improve water quality, soil health and farm sustainability. Minnesota farmers are committed to caring for the land and water. Before making drainage management investments, they want to fully understand the potential benefits and drawbacks. That's why Farmamerica spearheaded a collaborative effort to gather field-scale data and share outcomes with farmers.

The Drainage Water Management Demonstration and Evaluation in Southern Minnesota is a large-scale, 120-acre endeavor 8 years in the making. By installing drain tile systems and analyzing the economic, environmental, and agronomic impacts, this Discovery Farms Minnesota project aims to provide farmers with the data and confidence they need to adopt conservation drainage practices that are sustainable and effective.

Drainage Water Management Demonstration Project

Learn more about the project and see drainage water management in action.

Real-time Data for Real-world Drainage Solutions

Find real-time data on rainfall, soil and air temperatures, nitrate concentration and more from Faramerica and other Discovery Farms sites across the state.