Irrigation Water Management Field Day

The public is invited to attend a free field day workshop on Irrigation Water Management for nursery operations.

The field day is scheduled for Tuesday August 31, 2010 from 9:00am - 11:30am at Green Thumb Nursery, 41-641 Kumuhau Street in Waimanalo.

Click here to download a flyer.

The workshop will include information on water meters, potting media and water holding capacity, emitter options, nutrient management and tips on designing your irrigation system for optimum pressure and flow.

Presentations will include information on financial assistance available to farmers to install conservation practices. The USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service offers financial assistance through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and the Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council has grant funds available to farmers operating in the Waimanalo watershed.

Thanks to our sponsors: Green Thumb Nursery, Hawaii Department of Health - Clean Water Branch, USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service, College of Tropical Agriculture, Board of Water Supply, Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Wisdom Industries, and the Windward Oahu Soil and Water Conservation District.

Please RSVP by August 27: send an email or call Jean Brokish at 483-8600 ext. 123

O`ahu RC&D is an equal opportunity employer and provider. If you need special assistance to participate in this field day, contact 483-8600 ext. 123.