In Texas, new technologies transform crop irrigation
Steve Norman, a cotton farmer in Graza County, Texas, discusses sub-surface irrigation as a method for growing crops in a region faced with a depleted aquifer. Keep reading
I am fourth year student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. I am majoring in journalism and creative media industries with minors in history and media strategies. I am passionate about environmental storytelling, writing and visual communication.
I grew up in the desert of southern New Mexico where I learned the importance of managing natural resources and the delicate balance required for healthy ecosystems. Here I learned to love the outdoors, hiking and sports.
After graduating in December of 2025, I plan to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and continue reporting on environmental issues.
Steve Norman, a cotton farmer in Graza County, Texas, discusses sub-surface irrigation as a method for growing crops in a region faced with a depleted aquifer. Keep reading