Beginning January 1, 2023, all growers with ranches located in Groundwater Phase 1 Areas must start maintaining records for all nitrogen applied to crops, total nitrogen removed during harvest, and irrigation management information. This information will be used to submit the Irrigation and Nutrient Management Plan (INMP) summary report, which is due March 1, 2024.
Beginning January 1, 2023, all growers with ranches located in Groundwater Phase 2 and 3 Areas must start maintaining records for all nitrogen applied to crops. This information will be used to submit the Total Nitrogen Applied (TNA) report, which is due March 1, 2024.
Two upcoming workshops will review the Agricultural Order requirements, specifically Total Nitrogen Applied (TNA) and Irrigation and Nutrient Management Plan (INMP) recordkeeping requirements.
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- A virtual workshop will be held in English on Monday, December 12, from 10–11 a.m.
Topic: English—TNA/INMP Recordkeeping
Time: December 12, 2022, 10 a.m. Pacific Time (United States and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://waterboards.zoom.us/j/98025067621
Meeting ID: 980 2506 7621
Dial In: +1 669 900 9128
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- A virtual workshop will be held in Spanish on Thursday, December 15, from 3–4 p.m.
Topic: Spanish—TNA/INMP Recordkeeping
Time: December 15, 2022, 3 p.m. Pacific Time (United States and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://waterboards.zoom.us/j/93673047827
Meeting ID: 936 7304 7827
Dial In: +1 669 900 9128
One tap mobile:
+16699009128, 93673047827# US (San Jose)
+16694449171, 93673047827# US
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WORKSHOP AGENDA: The first part of each workshop will focus on TNA recordkeeping, intended for all growers. The second part of the workshop will focus on INMP recordkeeping, intended for growers in Groundwater Phase 1 Areas. The same content will be presented during both the English and Spanish workshops.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For the 2023 recordkeeping period, growers who have previously submitted a TNA report will continue to do so unless their ranch is in a Groundwater Phase 1 Area.
If you are not able to attend a workshop, they will be recorded and posted to the Irrigated Lands Program Website for later viewing. If you have any questions, please reach out to Irrigated Lands Program staff at (805) 549-3148 or AgNOI@waterboards.ca.gov.
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This article was written by the Irrigated Lands Program staff, Central Coast Water Quality Control Board.
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