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2023 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting
Tuesday, February 21;
7:55 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
1432 Abbott St, Salinas CA
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Free Workshop + Pizza!
7:55 Introduction
8:00 Tuning up your drip irrigation system: pressure regulation, system design, and scheduling.
Michael Cahn, UCCE Irrigation Advisor, Monterey County
8:30 Basics of pumps, pump tests, and variable frequency drives
Bill Green, Education Specialist, Center for Irrigation Technology, CSU Fresno
9:05 Practices for improving soil health and its broader impacts
Richard Smith, UCCE Weed and Vegetable Advisor, Monterey County
9:35 How to Maximize Cover Crop Benefits and Credits in Ag Order 4.0 and Beyond.
Eric Brennan, Research Horticulturist, USDA ARS
10:05 Break
10:20 Strategies for factoring in nitrate in irrigation water in nutrient management plans
Michael Cahn, UCCE Irrigation Advisor, Monterey County
10:40 Status of the Third Party Program for Ag Order 4.0
Sarah Lopez, Executive Director, Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc.
11:00 Getting organized for AgOrder 4.0
Jillian Flavin and Caroline Webster, Environmental Scientists, Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
11:30 On Farm Experiences: Improving irrigation and Nutrient Management (Grower Round Table Panel) Karen Lowell USDA-NRCS Moderator (Mark Mason, Huntington Farms, Sergio Casillas, D'Arrigo Bro., Salvador Montes Christensen and Giannini, Eric Morgan, Braga Fresh)
12:15 Adjourn (free Pizza Lunch)
CCA continuing education credits have been requested. Pre-registration encouraged but not required.
For more information, contact Michael Cahn @ 831-759-7377, email: mdcahn@ucdavis.edu
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2023 UCCE irrigation and nutrient meeting final
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Water and Nutrient Program for Growers
INTERACTIVE IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE THE LEACHING OF NITROGEN
IIMRLN PROGRAM
The program purpose is to reduce the amount of nitrogen leached from farms with the goal of enhancing surface and groundwater quality
Participants will be selected based on:
• potential for nitrogen leaching and proximity to nitrogen-impaired waterbody
• potential for water-use and fertilizer use reductions
Participants will receive:
• a free NIM station, irrigation and nutrient data reports, and access to real-time soil moisture data
• free access to irrigation and nutrient management technical assistance and recommendations
Free Zoom Workshops – just click the link to participate on the date and time indicated!
Hear details from Jodi Switzer - Farm Bureau VC, Ben Waddell - Fruit Growers Lab, Israel Camacho - AGQ Labs, Eryn Wingate - Tri-Tech Ag, and Jamie Whiteford - VCRCD
Monday October 19, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. To attend this remote workshop click HERE
Thursday October 22, 9:00 - 10:00 am. To attend this remote workshop click HERE
Friday October 23, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. To attend this remote workshop click HERE
Friday October 23, 1:00 - 2:00 pm. To attend this remote workshop click HERE
For program questions contact JamieWhiteford.vcrcd@gmail.com, 805-764-5132. For program information or to complete an IIMRLN application click: IIMRLN webpage
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