Irrigation Management Efficiency in Nurseries (San Marcos)
Center for Applied Horticultural Research Directions
2280 Tamara Lane
San Marcos CA 92084
Wednesday June 25, 2014
8:00am – 4:30pm
Moderator: James Bethke, UC Cooperative Extension Nursery and Floriculture Farm Advisor, San Diego County
California’s current drought is imposing significant impacts on California agriculture. This program provides basic information and practical solutions for improving irrigation efficiency to make the best use of available irrigation water. There will be morning presentations and an afternoon field trip to various sites demonstrating principles and practices. This statewide program is being supported by a California Department of Water Resources grant.
Agenda
| Time | Title/Topic | Speaker/Location |
| 8:00 AM | Registration | Center for Applied Horticultural Research (CfAHR) |
| 8:30 AM | Introduction/Welcome/Housekeeping | Moderator – James A. Bethke, Nursery and Floriculture Farm Advisor, UCCE San Diego |
| 8:35 AM | Overview of Current Drought Conditions in Southern California | Dr. Loren Oki, University of California, Davis |
| 9:00 AM | Water Waiver: New Rules and Regulations | Dr. Loretta Bates, University of California Cooperative Extension, San Diego |
| 9:30 AM | Irrigation Management Technology: Moisture Sensors | Dr. Loren Oki, University of California, Davis |
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10:15AM |
Refreshment Break |
CfAHR |
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10:30 AM |
Irrigation Management in Nurseries |
Dr. Richard Evans, UC Davis |
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11:15 AM |
Irrigation Systems: Improving irrigation performance using micro-irrigation. |
Andre Biscaro, UCCE Ventura County |
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12:00 PM |
Most efficient water users in San Diego County |
Lance Andersen – Program Director Mission Resource Conservation District |
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12:30 PM |
Lunch CfAHR (boxed) |
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1:00 PM |
Tours |
Pardee Tree Nursery and Premier Color Nursery |
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4:30 PM |
Workshop Adjournment |
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Registration
Registration $35 per person
Online Registration (credit cards only)
Mail or Fax in Registration (checks or credit cards)
Lodging
Although blocks of rooms have not been set aside for the workshop, these hotels are nearby:
Hampton Inn San Marcos
123 East Carmel Street
San Marcos, CA 92078-4309
(760) 736-9249
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Residence Inn Marriot
1245 Los Vallecitos Boulevard
San Marcos, California 92069
760-591-9828
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanmc-residence-inn-san-diego-north-san-marcos/
La Quinta Inn San Diego Vista
630 Sycamore Ave
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 727-8180
lq.com
Assistance Available
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Please contact the UCNFA office at 530-752-8419 (phone/fax) (email: lldodge@ucdavis.edu) if you have special needs or require assistance |
