Irrigation Evaluations - Key Components of a System & Hands On In the Field
Michael D. Dukes, Ph.D., P.E. & Michael Gutierrez
Professor and Water Resources Technician, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Dept., Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
Location:
At Florida Turfgrass Association Conference and Tradeshow, https://www.ftga.org/events
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, The Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Hotel, https://www.ftga.org/general-hotel-information
Registration, https://www.ftga.org/attendee-information (Indicate “UF Extension” on registration for
reduced faculty registration to conference. Early registration due by Sept 3rd to receive rate.
Purpose:
The purpose of this classroom and field training is to educate the attendee on the key aspects of
irrigation system evaluation. Common problems encountered in the field will be discussed. Attendees
will learn: common irrigation system components, how to make simple in-field adjustments, how to
develop and irrigation schedule, and reasonable amounts of irrigation that are needed in Florida
landscapes, and how to visually assess irrigation system performance.
Agenda:
Irrigation system evaluation
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Components, where does the water go?
Scheduling, when and how long to water.
Field evaluation, see some common problems and learn how to fix.
FTGA Conference Rates
Full Registration Package = $325 for FTGA Members / $400 for Non-Members … $275 for UF extension
agents and administrators
The Full Registration Package includes:
• 3 days of education
• Opening reception
• Continental breakfasts (2)
• Sports Turf Tour
• All-Attendee Lunches (2)
• Prayer Breakfast / Annual Meeting
• Trade Show
• Corn Boil & Auction
Tuesday Registration Package = $125 for Members / $150 for Non-Members … $110 for UF extension
agents and administrators
The Tuesday Registration Package includes:
• Continental breakfast
• Tuesday educational sessions
• Tuesday all-attendee lunch
• Opening reception
• Trade Show Pass
Wednesday Registration Package = $200 for Members / $250 for Non-Members … $150 for UF
extension agents and administrators
Wednesday Registration Package includes:
• Prayer Breakfast / Annual Meeting
• Wednesday educational sessions
• Wednesday all-attendee lunch
• Corn Boil & Auction
Thursday Registration Package = $50 for Members / $60 for Non-Members … $20 for UF extension
agents and administrators
The Thursday Registration Package includes:
• Continental breakfast
• Thursday educational sessions