Strategies to Increase Crop Water Use Efficiency during Drought Conditions

3800 SW Airport Way, Bldg 4,Redmond OR 97756

17 February, 2022

Description

Join OSU Extension Service and HDFFA for a workshop on strategies to increase crop water use efficiency during drought conditions. This workshop will include hands-on activities that will help farmers learn about water holding capacity, irrigation water output, estimating irrigation needs based on ET and/or Agrimet data, irrigation scheduling, soil moisture monitoring and more. Topics will include: Understanding your soilUnderstanding your crop water needsUnderstanding your irrigation systemUnderstanding your water qualityPresenters include: Maria Zamora Re – OSU Extension Irrigation SpecialistAbigail Tomasek – OSU Extension Water Quality SpecialistTodd Peplin - Programs Lead, Deschutes SWCDStephanie Payne - Small Farms and Organic Specialist, USDARefreshments will be provided during the workshop. The workshop is free for partners of the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance and $15 for non-partners. Masks and social distancing will be required for all attendees. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration, and inclusivity.