Beat the heat! Save water and fertilizer this
summer with drip irrigation training at Drip Irrigation School!
You are cordially invited to attend a day of professional
development at the Horticulture Research Station north of Ames on Monday June
29th, 2015 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (registration begins at
8:45). ISU Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture specialists
Ajay Nair, Patrick O’Malley, and Joe Hannan will take the fear away from
building and operating drip irrigation systems. Participants will
take a pre-workshop homework, in class lecture, and hands-on practice with
system components in the field and in the lab. In the field, participants
will also see how water and fertilizer move through the soil profile under
different setups. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will
understand the basic principles of drip irrigation systems, be able to
determine when and how much water to apply, and be able to assemble a drip
system.
This workshop is intended for local food system service
providers across Iowa. No prior irrigation knowledge is required.
Cost is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Please
register by June 19, 2015 with the Dallas County Extension Office at afeltner@iastate.edu or kbeni@iastate.edu or by calling the office
at 515.993.4281.
A limited number of scholarships are available in the amount
of $50 to help offset the cost of travel and are reimbursable through SARE
after the event. Please mention the scholarship when registering as these
are available on a first come, first served basis.
Support for this program is provided by Sustainable
Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, ISU Department of
Horticulture, and ISU Extension and Outreach.