Learning how to determine what type of soil you have on your property (Photo: Matt Plunkett)

The training delivered through the NutrientSmart Farms & WaterSmart Farms projects aimed to help landholders better manage nutrients and / or water on their property. Anticipated outcomes included increased productivity and decreased costs.

Some of the courses delivered are listed below.

NutrientSmart Farms

• Use of Compost & Organic Products
  
• Introduction to Soil & Water Management

WaterSmart Farms

• Improving Pump Performance
  
• Advanced Drip Irrigation
  
• Irrigation Scheduling
  
• Water Recycling
  
• Metering

Many workshops were delivered in a bilingual capacity (Chinese, Vietnamese or Arabic).