Today more than ever, water supplies are an uncertain variable for California agriculture. The Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University, Fresno has developed several seminars to help farmers learn how to take advantage of technological developments to make the most of the water they have available.

The first in a series of free seminars, “Basic Micro-Irrigation Systems – Design and Operation,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Water & Energy Technology (WET) Lab at Fresno State (southwest corner of Barstow and Chestnut). A number of irrigation experts will be on hand to educate and answer questions on installing new systems and optimizing existing systems.

“We are working to help farmers through the problems they have with unknown water supplies by helping them incorporate irrigation technology in their operation”, said Dr. David Zoldoske, director of the Center for Irrigation Technology.

Seating is limited. Registration can be made online or by calling 800.845.6038.

Upcoming seminars include: “Center Pivots in California” on Nov. 20 and “Irrigation Performance – Tips and Tools” on Dec. 11.

The Irrigation Tech Seminar Series is funded by the California Department of Water Resources. Program sponsors include Eurodrip USA, Netafim USA, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., John Deere Water Technologies and Bowsmith Inc.

For information, contact Theresa Sebasto at 559.298.6072, ext. 212, or Bill Green, ext. 219.

About the Center for Irrigation Technology

Working for more than 25 years to improve irrigation efficiency, the CIT at Fresno State is internationally recognized as an independent testing laboratory, applied research facility and educational resource for water and irrigation technology.

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