BY RACHEL LELAND
While most area farmers rely on private wells, some smaller-scale farms such as Red Pelican in Pearland rely on city water and are seeing increased water bills. At least eight farms in the area provide fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk, meat and other items to customers.
Zooming out
The takeaway
Pearland officials and Judith McGeary, executive director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, recommended these tips for farmers and residents during droughts: Tips for farmers
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MEADOWVILLE DR.
Farms around Pearland 1 Schaefer Farm 2 Helderman Farms 3 Ali's Farm 4 Takes 2 Farm 5 Froberg's Farm 6 Stroope Honey Farms 7 The Groves Family Farm 8 Red Pelican
1
4
MCHARD RD.
Keep tillage to a minimum so as not to allow moisture to escape. Composting or adding lots of layers of mulch can help soil retain moisture.
W. BROA D W A
518
WALNUT ST.
Ask local representatives for a drought mandate exemption.
AGNOLIA PKWY.
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288
W. FRIENDSWOOD DR.
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Tips for residents
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BA I L E Y A V E .
Double check for leaks to avoid using more water than needed.
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GRACE ST.
2351
COUNTRY DR.
89
879C
Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth or shaving. Tune sprinklers, and don’t run them outside of watering schedules.
N. WAYNE LN.
3
6
6
2
BELLINI RD.
7
5
190
TOP HAT RD.
695A
N
SOURCES: FARM AND RANCH FREEDOM ALLIANCE, CITY OF PEARLAND/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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