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Farmers Invited to WaterSmart NC Irrigation Academy in Stokes County

DANBURY, N.C. — Farmers and agricultural professionals from across North Carolina are invited to attend the NC Cooperative Extension 2026 WaterSmart NC Regional Irrigation Academy on Tuesday, October 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Stokes County. The one-day workshop will help growers make better irrigation decisions, conserve water, and improve the efficiency of drip irrigation systems for specialty crops. The morning program at the Stokes County Extension Center will feature presentations on drip irrigation basics, fertigation in vegetable production, soil moisture sensors, irrigation calculations, and NRCS micro irrigation guidelines. In the afternoon, participants will visit a nearby specialty crop farm for hands-on demonstrations of drip system setup, pumps and filtration, fertigation, soil water movement, moisture sensors, and irrigation scheduling. Designed for growers of all experience levels, the academy brings together farmers, Cooperative Extension specialists, researchers, and industry partners to share practical tools and field-tested approaches. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions, see equipment in action, and connect with irrigation experts. WHEN Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. WHERE Morning: Stokes County Extension Office, 700 N. Main St., Danbury, NC Afternoon: On-Farm demonstrations at local farm in Walnut Cove, NC COST $10 registration REGISTER https://WaterSmartNC2026.eventbrite.com Questions?

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