UC Cooperative Extension: Growers’ Irrigation Workshop

Growers’ Irrigation Workshop

Thursday, April 18th, 9 AM to noon

Willow Creek Farm, Penryn

Learn about:

low volume irrigation systems for fruits and vegetables
estimating soil moisture-by-feel
using soil moisture monitoring tools
techniques such as mulching and cover crops that conserve water and keep your crops healthy
This workshop is intended to help commercial growers conserve water and improve soil and crop production.

Sponsored by Nevada Irrigation District and UC Cooperative Extension

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Register online at: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=19911

Cindy Fake

Horticulture and Small Farms Advisor

University of California Cooperative Extension

Placer & Nevada Counties

11477 E Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

530.889.7385

cefake@ucanr.edu

Serving the commercial farmers of Placer and Nevada Counties