Irrigation decisions can make or break a growing season and getting them right is more important than ever. The Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP) is returning this fall to help irrigators, crop advisors, and technical staff improve water-use efficiency and profitability through research-based, hands-on training.
Join us this fall to sharpen your irrigation management skills, network with peers, and gain new insights that can help conserve water and boost farm profitability.
Over two days, participants will learn how to:
- Use irrigation scheduling tools to optimize water use
- Apply soil- and water-relationship data to better predict irrigation demand
- Connect with current irrigation and agronomy research
- Explore the use of newer irrigation technologies and systems to improve precision and efficiency
Date:
- November 18–19, 2025
Location:
- Sherburne County History Center in Becker, MN - 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, MN 55308
Cost:
- $50 (total for two days, includes light breakfast and lunch each day)
Register: z.umn.edu/MIP2025
The course fulfills Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) CEUs and satisfies one of the requirements for the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) Irrigation Endorsement.
The Minnesota Irrigator Program is organized by the University of Minnesota Extension, with support from R.D. Offutt Farms, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, EarthScout, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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