AHCD's Off Site Watering System

Solar pasture water system to lend.

AHCD is offering producers a chance to borrow the system, set it up on their land,for 2 or 3 weeks and evaluate the effectiveness of providing livestock water, away from shorelines.

In an attempt to direct watering away from riparian areas. This system still uses the same water source, dropping a pump into an adjacent pond or creek, but provides water to the herd on firmer ground.

While the expense of purchasing such a system may seem initially high, the benefits of purchasing a solar watering system and protecting your riparian areas, are well worth the price.

Direct watering of livestock from dugouts,lakes, etc. can cause a number of environmental, herd health, and pasture use problems.

These problems may include:

The benefits of supplying clean water in a trough and fencing the riparian area include:

AHCD producers can try out the system,for $100.00

The objective of this program is to provide livestock producers the trial use of a solar powered off-site water system. The actual use of the system will offer information for the management decision of establishing a system in their operation.

AHCD staff will:

Trial of a solar powered off-site watering sytem provides you with a chance to see the benefits for yourself! See AHCD's Links page for contacts and referrals.

If you are interested in this system or something similar, please send us an email and include a brief message about your particular situation. Often we can assist with advice or programs on an individual basis.