ClimateAugust 17, 2026

fallowing

FAL-oh-ing

Definition

The practice of leaving agricultural land unplanted or unseeded for a period of time to allow it to recover its fertility and conserve moisture.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'fealh', referring to plowed land. It evolved to specifically describe the agricultural technique of resting land.

In the news

In this article, fallowing refers to a water conservation strategy where farmers leave land uncultivated to reduce the overall consumption of Colorado River water.

Opinion: Colorado River Parties Fail to Reach Agreement, Federal Government Steps In

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The Raincross Gazette

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