A recent Irrigation Water Management Training course, supported by regional partners and hosted in March, brought together farmers, water managers, students and professionals for 2.5 days of hands-on instruction focused on improving irrigation practices and water use efficiency.
Source: Western Water Network
Photos: Courtesy Western Water Network NMSU Cooperative Extension Services (via Facebook)
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The training covered topics including:
- Soil-water relationships and infiltration
- Irrigation scheduling using climate data
- Evapotranspiration (ET₀ and ETc) and crop water requirements
- Climate station installation and field monitoring
- Use of FAO CROPWAT software and remote sensing tools
Participants also conducted field-based testing and received a certificate of completion after finishing the course.
Photos from March event held at New Mexico State Univerisy. (Photos: Courtesy Western Water Network NMSU Cooperative Extension Services via Facebook)
Building Practical Water Knowledge
The sessions are part of a broader effort to support data-driven irrigation and water management across the region, connecting research, extension services and on-the-ground application.
Organizations involved in these efforts, including the Western Water Network, emphasize collaboration between researchers, policymakers and water users to address ongoing water challenges in the West through science-based approaches.
The trainings are designed for a wide range of participants, including:
- Farmers and irrigation managers
- Agricultural extension agents
- Water resource professionals and technicians
- College students
More Trainings on the Way
Additional workshops are expected, and organizers are encouraging anyone interested to sign up for advance notice of future training opportunities.
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