Agricultural Irrigation and Technologies
February 8, 2025 | Duration: 45 minutes
Course Description
The breakout session at the South Carolina Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference focused on advancements in agricultural irrigation and technology. Jacob Oswald, Owner of The Water Warehouse, LLC, discussed the historical development and modern advancements in sprinkler systems, emphasizing the importance of efficient water application for increased crop yield. He demonstrated various sprinkler heads, highlighting their functionality and efficiency, and introduced telemetry and remote control systems that enhance irrigation efficiency and reduce downtime. The session also addressed economic considerations, encouraging smaller, cost-effective investments in irrigation technology due to current economic conditions. Jacob provided a detailed cost analysis, comparing old and new sprinkler systems, and discussed potential savings and increased productivity from using advanced irrigation technology. Practical demonstrations allowed attendees to observe the differences between sprinkler heads and their efficiency, making the session interactive and informative.
Learning Objectives
- Advancements in Sprinkler Technology
- Understanding the historical development and modern advancements in sprinkler systems.
- Observing practical demonstrations of different sprinkler heads and their applications.
- Economic Considerations
- Strategies for integrating new irrigation technology into farm budgets.
- Identifying cost-effective investments that can improve irrigation efficiency.
- Efficiency and Cost Analysis
- Comparing old and new sprinkler systems to understand improvements in water usage and efficiency.
- Analyzing the impact of irrigation on crop yield and farm productivity.
- Telemetry and Remote Control
- Learning about devices that enable remote monitoring and control of irrigation systems.
- Understanding the benefits of telemetry in increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Practical Demonstrations
- Observing hands-on demonstrations of various sprinkler systems.
- Understanding the functionality and efficiency of different sprinkler heads.
Credit Hours
This course does not include continuing educational credits.
Pricing
Member Price - Free | Non-member price - $40
Presenter
Jacob Oswald - Owner, The Water Warehouse, LLC
Jacob graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Agricultural Mechanization & Business. He worked for AIS, LLC. selling, installing, and servicing pivots. In 2022, he founded The Water Warehouse to focus on agricultural irrigation. With over 10 years of experience, he is dedicated to meeting specific irrigation needs.