Water and Nutrient Program for Growers

Oct 16, 2020

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


By Ben Faber
Author - Advisor

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