Accelerating Adoption of Water Conservation Technologies and Management Practices Through Innovative Engagement Programming

This project will support ongoing expansion and maturation of TAPS, the Testing Ag Performance Solutions program (www.taps.unl.edu), a valuable engagement program for accelerating adoption of acceptable water conservation technologies and profitable management practices. Specific objectives include: 1) Expand an innovative engagement program centered on efficient and profitable crop production that allows growers’ to test, observe, experiment, and implement new and emerging water conservation technologies and management techniques. 2) Quantify the operational and financial benefits and challenges of water conservation technologies and management practices. 3) Collaborate with all members of the agricultural sector, including growers, industry, regulatory agencies, NRCS personnel, local extension agents/educators, and university researchers, to develop and disseminate effective educational, outreach, and training material that will lead to acceptance of recommended water management strategies.