Water Management on the Farm
Learn to Flow, learn to Grow! The Importance of Managing Water Inputs and Outputs on the Farm.
Topics will include:
- introduction: water quality and quantity
- understanding, managing, and testing your water sources
- understanding your local, state, and federal rules and regulations
- assessing your irrigation needs for your crops and farm
- designing your irrigation system
- installing, calibrating, and maintaining your irrigation system
- managing drainage and water outputs on the farm
- NRCS EQIP practices: bringing it all together
Arrive at 7:30am to sign in and meet with other farmers. Workshop begins promptly at 8:00am.
LOCATION:
The Up in Farms Training Center
2093 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
Event is sponsored by a USDA NRCS grant. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Provider, and Lender
FAQ
- How is this event free?
This workshop has been funded through a USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Cooperative Agreement with Up in Farms. - I’m a beginning farmer. Is it okay if I attend?
The workshops are designed for farmers at all levels of experience. - Will someone be there to help my farm if I need additional assistance?
Yes! Staff from Up in Farms and NRCS are available to provide you free farm visitations and technical assistance.
Location
Hourly Schedule
Agenda
- 7:30am - 8:30am
- Sign In
- Sign in and meet fellow farmers and presenters.
- 8:00am - 9:00am
- Introduction to Water Quality and Quantity
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Speakers:
Delaney Johnson
- 9:00am - 10:15am
- Designing and Installing Your Irrigation System
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Speakers:
Dex Hewes
- 10:15am - 11:30am
- Using and Maintaining Your Irrigation System
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Speakers:
Dex Hewes
- 11:30am - 12:00pm
- Getting Assistance for Your Irrigation System from USDA-NRCS
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Speakers:
Delaney Johnson
Delaney Johnson
Soil and Conservation Science Director, Up in Farms
Mr. Johnson joined Up in Farms after a prestigious 30+ year career at USDA NRCS, including a 12-year term as the State Soil Scientist for Mississippi. Mr. Johnson's experience in both soil science and conservation make him an indispensable fount of knowledge for technical support and training for our farming community.
Organizer
Up in Farms
This event is hosted by Up in Farms and its partner organizations.
Sponsor
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USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Speakers
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Delaney JohnsonSoil and Conservation Science Director, Up in Farms
Mr. Johnson joined Up in Farms after a prestigious 30+ year career at USDA NRCS, including a 12-year term as the State Soil Scientist for Mississippi. Mr. Johnson’s experience in both soil science and conservation make him an indispensable fount of knowledge for technical support and training for our farming community.
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