The webinar focused on the extension programs developed to encourage the
use of more efficient irrigation technologies. Rain sensors, soil
and moisture irrigation controllers, and other smart water application
technologies were discussed. Challenges faced by the extension
personnel in promoting these technologies were examined, and
the approaches to overcome these challenges were presented.
We also discussed water savings evaluation results
achieved through implementation of smart irrigation technologies.
The webinar concluded with a question-and-answer session.
Note: The webinar was recorded on February 8, 2011.
Presentations and Webinar Materials:
- Simple Irrigation Measurement
(.pdf, 0.8 MB)
By Justin Moss, Ph.D.,
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture,
Oklahoma State University,
and John Haase, Rogers County, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service
- Extension Efforts in Adopting Water Efficient Irrigation Technologies in North Carolina
(.pdf, 1.4 MB)
By Garry Grabow, PhD., P.E., Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, North Carolina State University
- Extension Education on Irrigation Efficiency and Smart Irrigation Controllers
(.pdf, 4.8 MB)
By Dr. Michael Dukes, Ph.D., P.E., C.I.D.,
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, University of Florida
- Responses to the questions received during the webinar (.pdf)
- Comparison of extension programs in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Florida (.pdf)
Recording:
The webinar was recorded using Elluminate Live! on-line collaborative environment. In Elluminate, you can use the sliding bar at the very bottom of your screen to scroll to the recording portion related to a specific program:
- Simple Irrigation Measurement (Oklahoma) – the seventh mark on the sliding bar (time indicator at the bottom right corner will report "In session for 1 hours and 16 minutes")
- Extension Efforts in Adopting Water Efficient Irrigation Technologies in North Carolina – scroll to the point where the time indicator in the lower right corner states "In session for 1 hours and 39 minutes"
- Extension Education on Irrigation Efficiency and Smart Irrigation Controllers (Florida) – scroll to the point where the time indicator in the lower right corner states "In session for 2 hours"
Click here to launch the recorded presentations
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