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Calcium Carbonate Clogging of Irrigation Emitters

June 8, 2016
By Ben A Faber
A crucial aspect to microsprinkler and dripper performance is maintaining the size of the orifice as it was delivered from the factory. Even small changes in the size of the orifice can have significant effects on the volume of water distributed in the orchard.
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Hopa

Hops And Cider Workshop

June 6, 2016
By Ben A Faber
Hops & Cider Apple Production Seminar and Tour The University of California and the San Diego Farm Bureau invite you attend a Hops & Cider Apple Production Seminar and Tour! These" la carte" classes allow you to attend any of three educational workshops. Choose from...
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Workshop on Irrigation Funding Resources - FREE!!!!!!

June 3, 2016
By Ben A Faber
CACHUMA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY GROWERS AND FARMERS WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES WORKSH0P Agenda 8:00 Sign-In 8:15 Breakfast and Technical Displays 9:00 Grower and Funding Talks 10:40 Discussion and Monday, June 27, 2016 8:15 -11:30 am Rincon Beac...
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Avocados in June

June 1, 2016
By Ben A Faber
No matter where they grow in California, June is a month when avocados are being watered on a regular schedule. How regular that schedule is should be carefully reviewed by the irrigator.
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Cold Nights in Ventura

May 27, 2016
By Ben A Faber
By way of Ventura grower Sandy Hedrick. This is a compilation of nights of "firing" done by Farm Advisor Bob Brendler from 1923 to 1988 that was collected by Terry Schaeffer of The Fruit Frost Service.
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