MSU
Extension is hosting the 2014 Irrigation workshop on March 17 to discuss irrigation
and water management in agriculture. Workshops
will provide information relevant to all irrigators, including growers of field
crops, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals (2 RUP credits).
Spend the
morning learning about water rights, the responsibilities and requirements of
large volume water users; the important relationship between soil and water,
and best management practices for irrigators. Presentations will highlight how
and why to schedule irrigation, and the various tools available to growers to
help them make irrigation decisions.
In the afternoon, choose to attend sessions focusing on either overhead or drip irrigation.
- The overhead session will provide information for irrigators on where to get large volume water; how to avoid well conflicts, and irrigation impacts on plant diseases and food safety. Hear more about utilizing chemigation and fertigation, as well as tips on where it fits and what is needed. Finish the day by learning the pros and cons of irrigation scheduling tools, see demonstrations of these tools and MAEAP and NRCS resources for irrigators.
- The drip
session will begin with an introduction to plasticulture and drip irrigation
systems and will focus on system design, use and maintenance. Learn more about
using irrigation systems for frost protection of small fruit, as well as drip
irrigation and its effect on plant disease. Finish the day by learning the pros
and cons of select drip irrigation scheduling tools and see demonstrations of
these tools.
This workshop
will be held at Cabela’s (White Tail & Moose rooms) in Dundee, Mi. Onsite
registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting at 9:00 a.m.
The program will conclude at 4:30 p.m. and will include lunch. Registration is
$50 per person (includes lunch, refreshments and materials) by March 10th. On
site registration is $75 per person.
For more
information about this irrigation workshop or to register, visit the 2014
Irrigation Workshops registration page (events.anr.msu.edu/irrigation).
Contact Lina Rodriguez Salamanca at
517-264-5300 or email rodri408@msu.edu with any questions.
