ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2024-2026 PILOTING DAIRY MANURE SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR ALMONDS* RESEARCHER: John Cardoza, Sustainable Conservation 2026 Project Budget: $66,000 This project aims to demonstrate the potential of modified dairy manure subsurface drip irrigation (MSDI) systems as an innovative, sustainable solution for
nutrient management. By safely applying dairy effluent to almond orchards, it seeks to improve groundwater quality, enhance resource efficiency, and create new synergies between the dairy and almond industries in the San Joaquin Valley. PROJECT GOALS: • Offer dairy producers an additional, practical method to export and repurpose surplus nutrients, helping prevent nitrogen overapplication. • Promote improved groundwater protection and sustainable use of manure-derived nutrients. • Connect dairy and almond supply chains to advance circular economy practices and reduce environmental impacts. • Provide valuable data on food safety, system performance, and cost-effectiveness to support broader adoption of MSDI technology. This project is majority funded and managed by Sustainable Conservation through a USDA CIG grant. CDRF is a minority funder of this project . CO- FUNDED
CDRF 2026 Proposed Projects and Budget Request
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