AG-DRIP: Agricultural Water, Demonstration, Research, and Implementation Pilot Program
Engaging, enabling, and investing in water-wise farmers
AG-DRIP, the Agricultural Water Demonstration, Research, and Implementation Pilot Program, is a Utah State University Extension program funded by the Colorado River Authority of Utah and Central Utah Water Conservancy District. The goal of the program is to develop and implement an agricultural water pilot program to engage, enable, and invest in agricultural producers and support innovation, validation, and adoption of current and emerging water use and conservation practices to achieve greater operational resiliency.
Objectives
Approach: Utah State University Extension Tasks
- Establish Program
- Develop and disseminate education materials
- Develop training and networking resources
- Develop Irrigation Management Plans on up to 125 farms (25 farms per year for 5 years)
- Invest in equipment, alternative crops, and incentives for monitoring water use and reporting on water optimization progress
- Build networks and provide water measurement and management training for water managers
- Evaluate Program
Participation Basics
Resources
AG-DRIP Support
