About The master irrigators program

Practical Application of Irrigation Management

The Master Irrigators Program provides practical education and training to persons who are, or will be, applying water irrigation on farm, an irrigation district zanjero, and entry level work force. The program’s objective is to help individuals become more effective irrigators, no matter the current level of irrigation knowledge. This unique collaboration between the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona and University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences, and Cooperative Extension Services has been designed by distinguished practitioners of water resources and well management who have decades of experience and are among the most knowledgeable and recognized leaders in the field.

Class Protocol

Classes will be conducted in a classroom, online on-demand, and in field demonstrations. This set-up provides a sense of immediacy with the instructors and a chance to network with colleagues in the class as well as the faculty. All instructional materials or other incidentals required by the instructors are provided by the program. Additionally, beverages, breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided during all class sessions. The first week will involve two days of classroom and in-field instruction. The second week will include online on-demand virtual instruction. The online instruction allows a week of self-paced studying. The third and final week includes two days of infield and classroom learning. A Certificate of Completion will be celebrated on Thursday, May 7th.

Why Choose Us?

All the instructors are experienced managers or technical experts whose insights are not necessarily found in text books or academic theories. The goal is to prepare the next generation of leaders who will require knowledge and skills beyond just moving water from point to point.

Check out our great list of experienced instructors who students will be able to interact with in person during and after completion of their certificate.

The Master Irrigators Program certificate is a University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences program.

If you are interested in attending this session, please download the application below. Email the completed application to Stephanie@agribusinessarizona.org

To pay your tuition fee click the link below.

Once tuition has been paid and application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation of your admittance into MIP with details for your first day!

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About The master irrigators program

Practical Application of Irrigation Management

Class Protocol

Why Choose Us?

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