It is important for farmers to understand the basic principles of irrigation and the various types of irrigation systems. These resources can help.

• US Drought Monitor
• NCAT water management links (includes power points and pocket guide links)

• Micro-irrigation Maintenance
• Drip Irrigation in the Home Landscape (book for purchase)

UCCE

• Urban Farming and Water Conservation

• Subsurface Drip Irrigation Guide 

• Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Managing Existing Sprinkler Irrigation Systems - Publication 8215
• Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Measuring Irrigation Flows in a Pipeline - Publication 8213
• Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Soil Intake Rates and Application Rates in Sprinkler-Irrigated Orchards - Publication 8216
• Reducing Runoff from Irrigated Lands: Understanding Your Orchard's Water Requirements - Publication 8212
• Storing Runoff from Winter Rains