My brother and I inherited our grandfather's farm and discovered the irrigation water we've been using contains pesticide runoff from upstream farms. He wants to keep using it because changing systems will bankrupt us, and I'm worried about long-term soil health and liability, and we're both carrying the weight of potentially destroying what our family built.
More people experience this than they realize.
Family legacy becomes a burden when environmental reality forces difficult choices between financial survival and long-term stewardship.
“Where Are You with Water quality and access?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.