Hi Folks,
The Nevada Irrigation District is proud to present … A new all day class on AG irrigation
Key Benefits of this class to the rural land owner will include:
- Save on power costs
- Weed control
- Higher crop yields
- Water conservation
- Beautify your property
- Protect native Oaks
- Put more ground into production
- Add value to property
Some common questions and concerns will be addressed too, including:
• How much water do I need for irrigated Pastures, Orchards, and Vineyards?
• What is a Miner’s Inch? Why is it important? If 1 inch is good, is 2 inches better?
• How many acres of Pasture, Orchard, and Vineyard will a Miner’s Inch irrigate?
• How do I evaluate my own irrigation system for uniformity and application rates?
• When should I irrigate and how much? • Are there tools for measuring soil moisture levels?
• Does a pond or holding tank make sense in an irrigation design?
• Why does water pressure matter so much?
Upcoming dates:
April 25, 2009 - Saturday, Placer County
May 2, 2009 - Saturday, Nevada County
All you have to do is bring sack lunch, drinks, outdoor shoes, sunscreen, hat, chair and they will do the rest.
Please contact NID at (530) 273-6185 or (800) 222-4102 to register for class.
For any additional information, please call, the course instructor, Keith Crabtree at (530) 635-1253
This class should be a truly great one!
Paul
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