The Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course is coming in November for growers of any crop interested in drip irrigation.
“Funding is currently available through a BMP Mini-Grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to help growers evaluate and improve the efficiency of their irrigation systems and practices through hands-on demonstrations,” according to a UF/IFAS blog article. The Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course is the result of that funding, offer Florida growers the opportunity to “Learn how to make every drop count!” See the details below.
Details of the Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course
When:
November 13th, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:
The Bell Community Center
1180 North Main Street, Bell, FL 32619
Who:
The article maintains that “The program will primarily target Suwannee Valley watermelon producers but is open to growers of any crop interested in drip irrigation.”
What:
“This hands-on program will cover key drip irrigation principles, including system design, automation, fertigation, and maintenance. Attendees can also earn a Drip Irrigator Short Course Certificate by attending the workshop and completing a brief checklist of irrigation practices. Required steps include attending the workshop on November 13th, installing and using a soil moisture sensor, and completing a short follow-up survey.”
Demonstrations will include:
- “Blue dye demonstrations: show how water moves through the soil, helping growers to understand irrigation depth and distribution within the root zone.
- Irrigation uniformity test for drip irrigation: measure how evenly water is applied across a field, identifying areas that may need system adjustments or maintenance.
- Electrical conductivity (EC) flush tests: use an EC meter to measure how long it takes for injected fertilizer or other materials to reach the end of the drip lines. It helps growers determine the proper injection time to ensure all fertilizer reaches the field evenly, improving nutrient use efficiency.”
How: Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-irrigator-drip-irrigation-short-course-tickets-1689226304349?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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