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.
News
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.
- DNR opens application period for reimbursement of well interference costs resulting from the 2021 droughtFeb. 3, 2023 The following is a press release from the MN DNR. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages well owners, high-capacity water appropriators and water suppliers to apply for reimbursement of costs associated with the resolution of well interferences that occurred during the 2021 drought. As part of a relief package to addressContinue reading “DNR opens application period for reimbursement of well interference costs resulting from the 2021 drought”
- New Cost-share Program to Help Upgrade Irrigation SystemsIrrigators in 19 Minnesota counties are eligible St. Paul, MN: The first sign-up for cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available to producers in 19 Minnesota counties. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) awarded by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The program is availableContinue reading “New Cost-share Program to Help Upgrade Irrigation Systems”
BWSR Accepting Applications for Clean Water Legacy Partners Pilot Program
Precision Irrigation grant awarded to 20 Central Minnesota County SWCD’s
University of Minnesota Nutrient Management Podcast on Irrigation
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