When in Drought: Smart Irrigation and Soil Management

Producers and small acreage landowners!

Learn practical strategies for managing drought through efficient irrigation managment and soil health, helping conserve water, retain moisture, and maintain strong vegetable, crop, and forage production in dry conditions.

Agenda

Morning Panel Presentations: 8am-12pm

The Ranch Events Complex: 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland

This session will be provided in-person with coffee and breakfast provided ($15) or virtually via Zoom ($10).

• 8:00-8:30am:  Breakfast and Check in
• 8:35-9:05am:  Drought Planning
• 9:05-9:35am:  Working with your local ditch company
• 9:35-10:15am:  Best Soil Management Practices
• 10:15-10:25am:  Break
• 10:25-11:20am:  Irrigation Types, Timing and Scheduling
• 11:20am-12pm:  Soil Moisture Probes

Afternoon Drip Irrigation Demonstration: 12-2pm

$10 | Flores Del Sol: 8101 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins

After a lunch on the farm, observe multiple irrigation types at Flores Del Sol and see an
on-farm demonstration of how to set up a soil drip tape for maximum water efficiency.

• 12:00-1:00pm: Transit Time and Lunch
• 1:00-2:00pm: Drip Tape Irrigation 

Register by April 16!

Partially funded by Colorado Department of Agriculture Soil Health and Optimization of Water Grant