Mobile Irrigation Labs Provides Cost-Free Agricultural Irrigation Evaluations 

Mobile Irrigation Labs (MILs) provide free, site-specific irrigation expertise in analyzing irrigation systems and educating agricultural property owners on how to improve the efficiency of their water use. The MILs provide recommendations on the improvement of existing irrigation systems and equipment and educate their customers and the general public on water conservation, irrigation planning and irrigation management.

In addition to providing recommendations on irrigation system improvements and management regarding water quantity and efficiency of use, the MILs assist agricultural producers by identifying water quality improvement opportunities available through the application of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Best Management Practices.

Presently, there are eight FDACS-funded Agricultural MILs providing service to all agricultural producers throughout Florida.

What does the Mobile Irrigation Labs Provide?

Detailed report on the systems current status including but not limited to:

1. Specifications of hardware on the farm
2. Average application rates
3. Uniformity rating
4. Effective application rates
5. Ph and TDA readings of irrigation water
6. Detailed report with recommendations to improve efficiency

Program Resources

• Mobile Irrigation Lab Database
• Mobile Irrigation Lab Handbook — Administration [  1.2 MB ]4
• Mobile Irrigation Lab Handbook — Technical [  4.8 MB ]

 

Contact an FDACS-Approved Mobile Irrigation Lab Near You

Main FDACS Contacts

Program Manager
Aaron Grimes
(850) 661-1674
Aaron.Grimes@FDACS.gov

Professional Engineer
Camilo Gaitan
(850) 617-1715
Camilo.Gaitan@FDACS.gov