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Click on “Download PDF” for the PDF version or on the title for the HTML version. If you are not an ASABE member or if your employer has not arranged for access to the full-text, Click here for options. Innovative Extension Methods in the U.S. to Promote Irrigation Water ManagementPublished by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org Citation: Transactions of the ASABE. 63(5): 1549-1558. (doi: 10.13031/trans.13929) @2020Authors: Daran R. Rudnick, Matt Stockton, Saleh Taghvaeian, Jason Warren, Michael D. Dukes, Amy Kremen, Christopher G. Henry, Jonathan Aguilar, Brenda Ortiz, Allan Andales, Chuck A. Burr, Xin Qiao, Weizhen Liang, Steven Walthour, Stephen H. Amosson Keywords: Demonstrations, Experiential learning, Grower competition, Outreach, Practitioner networks. HIGHLIGHTS University extension has been playing a larger role, serving a larger number of irrigated farms. Extension programs in irrigation water management (IWM) have been transitioning away from lectures and field tours as the primary means of knowledge transfer. New IWM programs focus on experiential learning, development of practitioner networks, and industry participation. 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. (Download PDF) (Export to EndNotes)
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