This guide offers North Carolina small farms practical rainwater harvesting steps—from roof catchment and gutter filters to food-grade barrels and gravity-fed drip irrigation—boosting water conservation and crop health.

This guide details practical rainwater harvesting for small farms in North Carolina, covering roof catchment, IBC totes, first flush diverters, gravity irrigation, drip systems, rain barrels, rain gardens, soil health, and contour planting to conserve water and boost soil fertility.