Free Water and Nitrogen Management Program Training
SSJV Water Quality Coalitions are excited to offer a FREE 2-day training event through their joint management practices evaluation program (SSJV MPEP). The training will be held in January 2025 at three convenient locations: Bakersfield, Parlier, and Tulare.
This training is designed to equip growers and their advisors with crop-specific information about irrigation efficiency, nutrient management, and the critical relationship between water and nitrogen. Attendees will learn how to use water and nitrogen efficiently to conserve and protect groundwater resources while farming productively.
Jan 27-28 Bakersfield - Kern Ag Pavilion
Jan 28-29 Parlier - UC Kearney Ag Center
Jan 29-30 Tulare - SCE Energy Education Center
Day 1 is a full day event (8:30-4:00) that features expert presentations from UC Farm Advisors, covering the latest research and recommendations, and includes free lunch!
Day 2 is a half day event (8:30-12:00) that offers hands-on practice with CropManage, UCCE's free decision-support tool, to help optimize irrigation and nutrient decisions tailored to your crops.
Earn continuing education units!
ILRP Coalition Members can earn 3 CE Hours for INMP Self-Certification and Certified Crop Advisors can earn up to 7.5 CEU Credits.
This training is generously funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture through a Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Grant.
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