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  • When in Drought: Smart Irrigation and Soil Management

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    Producers and small acreage landowners!


    Learn practical strategies for managing drought through efficient irrigation managment and soil health, helping conserve water, retain moisture, and maintain strong vegetable, crop, and forage production in dry conditions.

    Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
    Time: 8:00am-2:00pm

     

    Morning Panel Presentations: 8am-12pm

    The Ranch Events Complex: 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland

    This session will be provided in-person with coffee and breakfast provided ($15) or virtually via Zoom ($10).

    Hear speakers from CSU Extension, NRCS, Dennis Lacerte of Belafonte Farm, and a local ditch
    company share insights on Colorado’s drought outlook, ditch company coordination, soil moisture retention, irrigation types and timing, and soil moisture probes.

    Afternoon Drip Irrigation Demonstration: 12-2pm

    $10 | Flores Del Sol: 8101 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins

    After a lunch on the farm, observe multiple irrigation types at Flores Del Sol and see an
    on-farm demonstration of how to set up a soil drip tape for maximum water efficiency.


    Register by April 16!

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    NOTICE: We are prioritizing working producers for this event. Please contact Jessica Callen with any questions: callenje@larimer.org

     

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              Morning Panel Presentations
              In-Person Morning Panel Presentations

              In-Person Classroom Session & Breakfast at The Ranch, 8-12pm

              $15.00
                
              Virtual Morning Panel Presentations

              Virtual Classroom Session via Zoom, 8-12pm

              $10.00
                
              Afternoon Farm Demonstration
              Afternoon Drip Irrigation Demonstration

              In-Person Demo at Flores Del Sol, 12-2pm

              $10.00
                
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