Central Minnesota Irrigators
Serving the Irrigators of Central Minnesota since 1969.
What We Do
Education
Through local meetings, seminars, and scholarships our association promotes educating both producers and fellow citizens about irrigation practices.
Research
Keep up with the latest news, technology and techniques by staying in touch with Central Minnesota Irrigators.
Promotion
CMI and IAM are here to promote irrigated agriculture. Irrigation allows producers to feed a growing world safely, sustainably, and ethically.
CMI is all about irrigation education, research and promotion. To learn more download our brochure below.
Get to know your legislators! It is so important for you to know who represents you and your irrigation interests. Below are important links to find out who represents you, and how you can reach them.
Issues Facing Irrigators
Stay up to date on the latest news. Below is news related to irrigation in Minnesota and a list of our biannual newsletter. Contact us if you would like to be on our mailing list.
- Central Minnesota Irrigators: Speak Up on the Groundwater Protection RuleFarmers and irrigators in central Minnesota have a timely opportunity to help shape how groundwater quality is protected across the state. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently accepting public letters as part of its ongoing review of the Groundwater Protection Rule. Feedback from working irrigators is especially valuable, as irrigation and nutrient managementContinue reading “Central Minnesota Irrigators: Speak Up on the Groundwater Protection Rule”
- A Big Opportunity for Central Minnesota IrrigatorsIrrigated farms across central Minnesota are poised to benefit from a major new investment in precision irrigation. Through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), more than $11 million has been directed to Minnesota to help farmers modernize irrigation systems, improve water and nitrogen efficiency, and protect the groundwater resources that agriculture depends on. ForContinue reading “A Big Opportunity for Central Minnesota Irrigators”
- Smarter Water. Stronger Yields. MIP 2025.Central Minnesota irrigators, this one’s built for you. The Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP) returns Nov. 18–19, 2025 in Becker, MN, with a hands-on, research-based workshop focused on making every inch of water—and every dollar—work harder on your farm. What you’ll get out of it Over two focused days with University of Minnesota Extension specialists andContinue reading “Smarter Water. Stronger Yields. MIP 2025.”
- MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation PracticesInvestment will support groundwater conservation and protect water resources across 25 counties St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in partnership with local and regional organizations, has been awarded $11.16 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to expand conservation practices on irrigated agricultural land across the state. TheContinue reading “MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation Practices”
- Your Water, Your Future: Join the Groundwater Conversation💧 Don’t Miss This: Groundwater + Permitting Update from DNR — April 18 Virtual Session 💧 Hosted by AgriGrowth | In partnership with the Minnesota DNR🗓 Friday, April 18 | 🕙 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | 💻 Virtual Groundwater is the lifeblood of agriculture in Central Minnesota—and the way it’s managed has a direct impactContinue reading “Your Water, Your Future: Join the Groundwater Conversation”
- 💧 Central Minnesota Irrigators: Support HF 2613 / SF 2793 for Drought Flexibility and Soil Health 🌾📄 What Is HF 2613 / SF 2793?Two bills currently moving through the Minnesota Legislature—HF 2613 in the House and SF 2793 in the Senate—could bring much-needed flexibility to irrigators in Central Minnesota and beyond. If passed, this legislation would: This isn’t about using more water—it’s about using our existing permits smarter during critical times.Continue reading “💧 Central Minnesota Irrigators: Support HF 2613 / SF 2793 for Drought Flexibility and Soil Health 🌾”
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