Through the Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative, UC ANR advisors, specialists, and Staff Research Associates (SRAs) work with growers and consultants throughout the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast to deliver educational content, training, and consultations. The NII is a collaboration of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the University of California, Davis.
Our Approach
We work directly with growers, farm employees and consultants to improve nitrogen use and irrigation efficiencies. UC ANR County Advisors and specially-hired employees collaborate with growers to deliver science-based, practical information for on-farm nitrogen and water management.
Program Offerings
Grower Consultations
We support growers through individualized on-farm grower consultations to make recommendations and assist with implementation of recommended practices.
We host webinars, workshops, field days, trainings, and one-on-one field visits to increase knowledge and skills of enhanced nitrogen and irrigation practices, which emphasize how adopting new practices can increase on-farm efficiency.
We develop printed materials, videos, blogs, and infographics to share with growers who can use them in applying best principles and practices for nitrogen management.
On-Farm Trials
We coordinate on-farm demonstrations to promote locally-tailored solutions for irrigation and nitrogen management practices that conserve resources and improvement efficiency.