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Important Lessons Learned About Protecting Florida Waters Several growers featured in the “Protecting Florida Waters” series have constructed tailwater recovery ponds on their farms to catch runoff for reuse as surface water irrigation. Photo by Frank Giles As the “Protecting Florida Water” series comes to a close, we take a look back at recurring practices and themes on the farms featured during the series. Growers are Proactive: The growers featured in this series are indicative of what others across the state are doing to protect water resources. Many growers participate in the statewide BMPs (Best Management Practices) program administered by The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). According to the agency’s 2019 annual BMP report, approximately 54% of the state’s agricultural acreage is currently enrolled in the program that aims to conserve water and reduce nutrient runoff. You also know that applying only the nutrients and water need

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