Innovative Extension Methods in the U.S. to Promote Irrigation Water Management

Authors

Daran Rudnick, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Matt Stockton, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Saleh Taghvaeian, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringFollow
Jason Warren, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Michael D. Dukes, University of FloridaFollow
Amy Kremen, Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFollow
Christopher G. Henry, Rice Research and Extension Center, University of ArkansasFollow
Jonathan Aguilar, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Brenda Ortiz, Auburn UniversityFollow
Allan A. Andales, Colorado State UniversityFollow
Chuck A. Burr, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Xin Qiao, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Wei‑zhen Liang, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Steven Walthour, North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, Amarillo, TXFollow
Steve H. Amosson, Texas A&M UniversityFollow

Date of this Version

2020

Citation

Transactions of the ASABE Vol. 63(5): 1549-1558

doi: 10.13031/trans.13929

Comments

© 2020 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Used by permission.

Abstract

Promotion and adoption of irrigation water management (IWM) technology, tools, and best management practices are important as water availability concerns are addressed. Traditional extension programs have relied on lecture presentations, field tours, fact sheets, and on-station demonstrations to promote IWM practices and tools. However, these platforms tend not to provide the experience and opportunity for growers to identify and become comfortable with innovative solutions, such as new technology. To address these challenges and to appeal to an ever-changing client base, innovative and locally relevant extension and outreach programs have been devised to engage and educate growers. This article describes some of these programs that extend beyond previous traditional programs to connect growers with IWM.