Vision: Connecting stakeholders in sustainable microirrigation to increase agricultural
productivity.
Mission: This microirrigation symposium will (1) provide a forum for irrigation
stakeholders to share their knowledge & experience in sustainable microirrigation (MI)
management to permit water/energy security; (2) enable higher crop productivity with less
water & energy; (3) provide on-farm interventions to tackle energy & water scarcity.
Definition of Sustainable Microirrigation (MI: drip/trickle; surface & subsurface): It is
the slow application of water on, above, or below the soil by surface drip, subsurface drip,
bubbler, and microsprinkler systems [Lamm 2006]. Water is applied as discrete or
continuous drops, tiny streams, or miniature spray through emitters or applicators placed
along a water delivery line adjacent to the plant row [ASAE Standards 2001, S526.2]”.
Who should attend & why: Academicians, scientists, researchers, extensionists, engineers, land and water
managers, planners, consultants, producers, policy- and decision - makers, industry professionals, irrigation
equipment suppliers, federal and state agency personnel; and public officials. Being a territory of USA, Puerto Rico
does not require US passport, but need only a digital state driver’s license; & PR is a golden gate to Caribbean
region & is preferred place to visit by international travelers.