JCL Farms pioneers innovative techniques for drought-tolerant farming.

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We make the best use of the "bank" of soil moisture that is created by limited Southern California winter rainfall. Some of our dry farming practices include:

• Wider than normal spacing, to provide a larger bank of moisture for each plant.

• Controlled Traffic.

• Minimal tilling of land.

• Strict weed control, to ensure that weeds do not consume soil moisture needed by the cultivated plants.

• Cultivation of soil to prevent the loss of water through capillary action.

• Selection of crops and cultivars suited for dry farming practices.