Agricultural Drip/Micro Design
Advanced | Agriculture | 16 CEUs
Part 1 | Monday, Nov. 30 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Part 2 | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Part 3 | Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Part 4 | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Instructors: Kyle Feist, Irrigation Training & Research Center, Cal Poly State University
Design efficient, economic irrigation systems for orchards and row crops. This four-part class will cover crop requirements, filtration, pumping, pressure regulation and emitter/sprayer selection. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer drip/micro specialty exam.
Member $350 | Nonmember $450 (includes manual)
Agricultural Irrigation Specialist
Advanced | Agriculture | 13 CEUs
Part 1 | Monday, Nov. 30 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Part 2 | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Part 3 | Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Part 4 | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Instructors: Franklin Gaudi, Irrigation Training & Research Center, Cal Poly State University
Master irrigation management for surface (furrow and border strip) and pressurized (micro and sprinkler) systems. This four-part class includes irrigation volume and frequency, evapotranspiration and crop coefficients, scheduling, and salinity effects. This class is recommended as a review for the certified agricultural irrigation specialist exam.
Member $300 | Nonmember $390 (includes manual)
Center Pivot Design
Advanced | Agriculture | 16 CEUs
Part 1 | Monday, Nov. 30 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Part 2 | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Part 3 | Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Part 4 | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Instructors: Steve McCoon, Nelson Irrigation Corp., and Blake Reid, Reid Brothers Irrigation & Equipment Co. LLC
Understand center pivot design and system management. This four-part class will cover theory and practical applications, including nozzle selection, application rates and scheduling. Recommended class preparation includes Principles of Irrigation.
Member $350 | Nonmember $450 (includes manual)
Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture
Intermediate | Agriculture | 16 CEUs
Part 1 | Monday, Nov. 30 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Part 2 | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Part 3 | Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Part 4 | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Instructors: Larry King, Retired, and Clarence Prestwich, USDA-NRCS West National Technology Support Center
Master theory and application principles for agriculture in this intensive session. This four-part class will cover soil-water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, valves and irrigation equipment. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer general agriculture exam.
Member $350 | Nonmember $450 (includes manual)