Our Water Catchment & Drip Irrigation Systems

A covered high tunnel creates a dry environment requiring irrigation. Water can be collected from your high tunnel ‘roof’, stored in catchment tanks and used for irrigation. Recycling collected water through an irrigation system requires catchment tanks, a filter, a pump to pressurize the water (electric hook up necessary), a pressure reducer to stabilize pressure, a check valve for backflow prevention, a header line, and drip tape with ‘drip’ emitters.

We sell a variety of water catchment & irrigation materials, design functional systems, and provide installation services within a 150 mile radius around Berea, KY.

All of our installations and materials meet NRCS grant standards. So, you will be guaranteed approval upon completion. Our crew has experience with designing and installing water catchment and irrigation systems and also customize systems based on the fruits & vegetables you want to grow.

Why use drip irrigation?

  • Reduces diseases caused from moisture residue on crops
  • Waters the crop slowly and applies water directly to the root zone
  • Most efficient way to irrigate crops
  • Turn on and walk away- time management friendly!
  • Reusable, durable materials can be used over several seasons

Why use a rainwater catchment system?

  • Soft water reduces salt build up
  • Reduces soil erosion around as well as inside the high tunnel
  • Decreases reliance on outside water sources that can lead to nutrient build up*
  • Saves on water supply expenses on the farm
  • Reduces carbon footprint

*Our 15’ x 48’ (720 sq. ft.) high tunnel can collect 500 gallons from a 1/2″ rain

For all product details or purchasing please contact our Social Enterprise Manager,

Kayla Preston at (859) 302-1174 or prestonk@berea.edu.

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