Irrigation That Learns: Using Soil Moisture Data for Better Irrigation Deci

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Efficient irrigation starts with good information. This workshop will introduce practical approaches to collecting, interpreting, and using soil moisture data to support irrigation decisions in vegetable and specialty crop production systems. Participants will learn how soil moisture data can be used both in real time and over time to improve water management and reduce uncertainty in irrigation scheduling. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN * Soil moisture monitoring basics * Making real-time irrigation decisions * Examples from local growers using soil moisture data * Turning field data into irrigation tools * Cost-share opportunities for soil sensor adoption WHO SHOULD ATTEND Vegetable and specialty crop growers, crop advisors, Extension professionals, and agricultural partners interested in improving irrigation management using data. TENTATIVE AGENDA 8:30 – 9:00 AM Check-in and coffee 9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome and introductions 9:10 – 9:40 AM Soil moisture data collection (Florida Soil Moisture Network) 9:50 – 10:20 AM Visualizing data and real-time irrigation decisions 10:30 – 11:00 AM Using historical data for irrigation management 11:00 – 11:30 AM Cost-share programs for soil sensor adoption 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch, networking, and equipment showcase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * This is a free workshop * Lunch will be provided * Registration is required