The Farmers Ditch Company is a not-for-profit entity. The ditch company is run by a Board of Directors, elected by the shareholders. The Board manages the day to day operations of the ditch company.
The Farmers Ditch is operated by the Ditch Superintendent, hired by the Ditch Company. The Ditch Superintendent handles day to day maintenance and operations, controls the flow of water in the ditch, and tracks water deliveries.
The Farmers Ditch typically delivers water to shareholders from April to October. While the amount of water in the ditch is largely controlled by the demand from shareholders, other factors such as climate, weather, and hydrologic conditions can affect when the ditch is physically and legally capable of running water.
Farmers Ditch, at times, may also convey stormwater, due to the interception of natural drainage paths and the existing lay out of the local stormwater system. This water is returned to the nearest drainage through bypass gates along the ditch.