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Irrigation Lessons From Italy For American Farms
A 1903 report by Dr. Elwood summarizes Italian irrigation in Lombardy and Piedmont. It notes Milan’s rainfall, canal networks, and land value increases from irrigation, with water priced per acre and large government investments. Italian methods offer lessons on water measurement, cooperative management, and high capital costs benefiting land productivity and farm economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Office of Experiment Stationa. U. & Department of Agriculture
Valley of the Po
Mead
Department of Agriculture
Office of Experimentations
Italy
Milan
Lombardy
Omaha
Neb
Mississippi Valley
Lomber Iy
Milay
Ers
Asociaion
Farmera
Etna
Tiahy
Piedmont
Office of Experiment Stations
Division of Publications
T. & Department of Agriculture