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Mobile Irrigation Labs

A person adjusts a large irrigation system in a farm field under a partly cloudy sky.

Mobile Irrigation Labs

Provide 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.

Program Resources

 

 

Contact an FDACS-Approved Mobile Irrigation Lab Near You

Highlands SWCD/Highlands MIL (Serves Hillsborough Co.)

Chad Harmon
(850) 688-3644 
Chad.Harmon@FDACS.gov

Wade Smith
(352) 973-2545  
Wade.Smith@FDACS.gov

Main Office Line: (863) 402-7020
Counties Served: Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk

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