FINLEY – Growers and others involved in the North Coast tree fruit and nut industry are invited to attend the upcoming workshop, “Irrigating orchards efficiently,” to be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Big Valley Grange, 1510 Big Valley Road, Finley, a wheelchair accessible facility.

The workshop is sponsored by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the East Lake and West Lake Resource Conservation Districts.

Topics include choosing the most efficient irrigation system, water use monitoring to schedule irrigations, efficient irrigation system operation, and NRCS cost-share programs to encourage efficient water use and protect water quality.

There will also be a hands-on demonstration of soil- and plant-based moisture blocks and pressure bomb.

There is no charge for the meeting and refreshments will be served.

For information or directions to the meeting location, please contact UCCE at 707-263-6838 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit the UCCE Web site at http://celake.ucdavis.edu .