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Irrigation Efficiency Program: State Funded On-Farm Water Savings in Arizona
June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
A WRRC Water Webinar
Join Ethan Orr, AssociateDirector, Agriculture, Natural Resources & Economic Development,UA Cooperative Extension and Robert Masson, Assistant Ag Extension Agent, UA Yuma County Cooperative Extension for a discussion on the Water Irrigation Efficiency Program, which is designed to increase irrigation water application efficiency in crop production by 20% or more. The speakers will also provide info on how approved grantees will receive reimbursement toward the purchase and installation of a system from an approved vendor.
The UA Cooperative Extension manages the funding process for the program, reviewing proposals, funding disbursement, and managing grants. Over $2 million has been invested in cutting-edge irrigation and soil research. Those awarded will be required to report their data to further Cooperative Extension’s research efforts related to water efficiency, crop production, and impact on a variety of factors, such as crop yield, soil health, disease, and pest pressure. The program has already conserved 36,418 acre-feet, which is more water than 400,000 Tucson residents use on an annual basis.
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