IVCanDO is partnering with Energy Trust of Oregon to host a Farm Energy & Irrigation Efficiency Workshop on March 10, 12 noon to 2 PM, at Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co’s community room.
This workshop, developed in partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon, is designed for farmers and agricultural producers interested in improving efficiency, reducing operating costs, and learning about available technical and financial resources.
Workshop Topics Include:
- Reducing pumping costs
- Fixing leaks and improving water application efficiency
- Irrigation and system upgrades, including:
- Pivot systems
- Pod systems
- MESA, LESA, and LEPA configurations
- Mobile drip irrigation
- Pump and VFD upgrades
Participants will also learn about on-farm energy assessments and cash incentives and rebates that may be available for irrigation systems, greenhouses, and solar plus battery storage projects.
To help keep this workshop on your calendar, we encourage you to RSVP through our Facebook event page, where updates and reminders will be shared as the event approaches.
Snacks will be provided!!
For questions about this event reach out to Rheanna Spivey at Rheanna@ivcdo.org
Farm Energy & Irrigation Efficiency Workshop
Workshops like this support long-term agricultural sustainability in the Illinois Valley by helping producers understand irrigation efficiency, energy use, and available resources. IVCanDO continues to partner with regional organizations to provide practical, locally relevant information for farmers and growers.
