Open AccessInnovative Extension Methods in the U.S. to Promote Irrigation Water Management
Author(s) -
Daran R. Rudnick,
Matthew C. Stockton,
Saleh Taghvaeian,
Jason G. Warren,
Michael D. Dukes,
Amy Kremen,
Christopher G. Henry,
Jonathan Aguilar,
Brenda V. Ortiz,
Allan A. Andales,
Chuck A. Burr,
Xin Qiao,
Wei-zhen Liang,
Steven Walthour,
Stephen H. Amosson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
transactions of the asabe
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.396
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 2151-0040
pISSN - 2151-0032
DOI - 10.13031/trans.13929
Subject(s) - outreach , experiential learning , promotion (chess) , experiential education , extension (predicate logic) , business , field (mathematics) , engineering management , appeal , knowledge management , engineering , marketing , computer science , political science , mathematics , sociology , pedagogy , politics , pure mathematics , law , programming language
HIGHLIGHTSUniversity 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. Keywords: Demonstrations, Experiential learning, Grower competition, Outreach, Practitioner networks.