Demonstration of Low Cost Drip Irrigation Systems for Limited Resource Farmers

Drip irrigation systems have proven to be an effective means of meeting crop water needs in a highly efficient manner. These irrigation systems are commonly technically advanced and expensive, and in many instances require an investment in both capital and operational skill that is beyond many of our small scale, limited resource farmers. Technical and informational assistance is commonly directed toward these larger, more complex systems with less attention paid to systems that work for small operators. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the installation and implementation of innovative irrigation systems that, while based on larger, complex drip irrigation systems, have a focused view toward implementation of features and components that can be utilized by small, limited resource producers.