All crops need water, but too much can kill them! If a field is too wet, farmers can install drainage tile to dry it out. These underground pipes help drain excess water so that crops can grow better, but there are environmental consequences. At Kyle Hutchinson’s farm in Greensboro, MD, we visit during the construction of a conservation drainage system, which helps both the farm and the environment through smart water and nutrient management. Then, at Rantz Purcell’s farm in Princess Anne, MD we