Agriculture is one of Minnesota’s most robust industries: Over 74,542 farms lie within its borders, with an overall economic impact of $21.2 billion per year (source). AgWater Management plays a vital role within the community, providing services such as farm drainage planning; drainage system mapping and layout; aerial photogrammetry, photography and videography; and ditch viewing and wetland delineation. Guided by its laser sharp focus on growth and customer service, AgWater added drain tile inspection to its toolbox, and the service quickly became one of its most requested offerings.

When Mark Aure, owner and operator of Pipe Detectives of Fargo, ND, started his sewer inspection and cleaning business he also wanted to help farmers protect one of their biggest investments—drain tile systems. He spent 18 years in the construction industry, much of which was devoted to installing drain tile systems, and he knew he wanted to continue working with farmers to make sure they got quality installations. Drain tile systems remove excess water from soil. These systems alleviate saturated soil conditions, maintaining optimal moisture for plant growth. Oversaturated soil can kill or damage crops by depriving roots of oxygen (source).