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Create regulations about water use and particularly water waste and
enforce them.  I've seen numerous fields where water is just
running off down the street from leaks in the irrigation system.
Regulating water use will force smart water conservation methods
like water conserving irrigation methods, swales and other water
catchment (which also reduce soil run off and pollution of
waterways), and mulching.
Facilitate mulching via smart distribution of compost and "green
waste" materials which will reduce need for artificial energy
inputs (petroleum based products) and will reduce water needs.
Facilitate safe use of human waste for agriculture which will
reduce the need for petroleum based fertilizer.  
Facilitate polycropping instead of monocropping which protects
soils, and reduces need for pest management and fertilizer
products.
Facilitate wetlands, tree windbreaks and other soil conservation
methods which do the same.
Facilitate local distribution practices for food and other ag
products produced.
Many of the above steps will increase carbon sequestration and
reduce carbon output. 
Facilitate use of drylands crops in driest areas.  
Implement education programs for farmers that bring them up to
speed on methods that reduce need for high external energy inputs
and allow them to go more organic with less water.

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2008-07-31 08:47:09