Summary Canadian prairie farmers have for time immemorial talked about water in relation to their livelihood, most often the lack of it for their needs. Most farming experts agree that prairie grain farmers should continue to farm such, but dedicate a small portion of their land under irrigation to grow forage crops for livestock, either in-field or baled, to overcome any poor years due to drought. This film centers on the decision to build an earth-filled dam on the South Saskatchewan River near Outlook. While the dam would provide other uses such as hydroelectricity and water for municipalities, its primary purpose would be for irrigation for farmers. Despite the decision having been made, many farmers in the region still debate its merits primarily on a cost-benefit analysis and fear of the unknown in having to farm in a different manner. Some of their questions may be answered by a smaller dam project north of the area, the Williamson family, members who comprise the farmers affected by that project, talking about their experiences with that dam and the new means of irrigation for their farming needs.

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