2009 Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show
O'Callahan's Conference Center, Shilo Inn
780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho

All classes are FREE. There is no registration necessary. The asterisk (**) indicates the class will give one recertification credit for Idaho's Private Applicator License. Bring your license with you! Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits have been approved in the following areas: Soil and Water (SW), Professional Development (PD), Pest Management (IPM) and Crop management (CM) . These classes can also be used for continuing education credits for the Irrigation Association.

Idaho Water Supply Outlook
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Pocatello Room

Lyle Swank, Eastern Region Manager and Watermaster of Water District 01 and Ron Abramovich, NRCS Water Supply Specialist, will provide the latest information on current snow pack estimates and water available for the 2009 growing season.

Ag Irrigation Classes

Turf Irrigation Classes
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009

11:00 a.m. - 12 noon

1. **How much does a bad irrigation system cost you? - William Bohl and Howard Neibling, University of Idaho. Problems discussed include: poor distribution of chemicals and/or leaching due to bad equipment design, operation and maintenance. Pocatello Room (1 SW)
2. Show Me the Money - Representatives from Idaho Power, USDA-NRCS, Rocky Mountain Power and Bonneville Power Administration will discuss new cost share and loan programs for the 2009 irrigation season. Twin Falls Room (1 PD)

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

1. Power-saving irrigation projects - Dennis Elison, Idaho Power Co.; Bob Smead, Rocky Mountain Power; and Dick Stroh, Bonneville Power Administration. Each representative will discuss one case study for improving an irrigation system. Pocatello Room. (1PD)
2. Preventative Maintenance for Sprinkler Irrigation Systems - Kay Stanger, Lindsay Corp. will discuss practical maintenance for pivots, wheel lines, and hand lines. Twin Falls Room (1CM)

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

1. **Mixing and Applying Chemicals Safely - Gale Harding, University of Idaho. Know the proper procedures for handling chemicals. Pocatello Room (1 IPM)
2. Variable Frequency Drives: Applications in Eastern Idaho - Quentin Nesbitt, Idaho Power Co. This class will discuss examples of where to use a drive and how much energy it can save; things to consider when buying a VFD. Twin Falls Room. (1 PD)

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Pump Sizing Basics - Clint Eshelman, Mitchell Lewis & Staver. This course will teach how to determine GPM and Total Dynamic Head needed to select the correct pump. Temple View/River View Rooms

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

1. Pavers and Retaining Walls – Jeff Chapman, Basalite. Learn the proper procedures for installing pavers and building retaining walls. River View Room
2. Troubleshooting - Steve Eglinton, Pipeco, Inc. Learn how to find and fix problems with sprinkler start-ups, valves and controllers. Temple View Room

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1. Filters - Ryan Bushman, Inman Interwest. Learn how to select the right filter for the right application. Also understand the difference between mesh and micron filters. River View Room
2. Backflow - Gary Frantz, Fitzpatrick Sales. This class will discuss proper installation of backflow devices, how they work, and troubleshooting problems. Temple View Room.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1. Drip Irrigation - Cari Snyder, Netafim USA. Learn how and when to use a drip irrigation system. River View Room
2. Glue School - Clay Smith, G&S Sales. Avoid leaks by learning the proper technique for gluing all sizes of PVC pipe. Temple View Room
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