Session: IRRIGATION CONFERENCE: Drip Micro Irrigation; Doing it Right! (2 hr)

Thursday, August 5  7:45 AM - 9:45 AM .... CEU: TNLA 2

Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the trends in drip micro irrigation and the components available to conserve water. Drip micro irrigation is generally recognized to be 90% efficient in the delivery of water. This course will overview the application, design, and installation of drip micro irrigation. Review of best management practices for scheduling maximum water savings, along with drip micro maintenance and troubleshooting guidelines.




    Steve McCarter,

    PLA, ASLA Vice President of Sales at Landscape Products, Inc.

    I have more than 30 years of experience as a landscape architect, sales manager and product manager in the irrigation and building materials industry. I am dedicated to the conservation of precious water resources and have applied my knowledge of low-volume drip irrigation design and product application to save millions of gallons of water across the country.

    As Vice President of Sales, the primary responsibility at Landscape Products™ is to oversee the growth of sales and expand the offering to distributor branch locations and the market in general. Tasked with building and directing a National sales talent team of Regional Sales & Specification Managers. The RSSM’s manage the development and sales expansion of the Landscape Products™ offering through demand creation and acceptance among contractors, public agencies, design professionals and institutional users of water efficient irrigation equipment. He also leads the ongoing process of developing a broad portfolio of collateral marketing materials for use in submittals and at the distributor counter in support of irrigation professionals.


    EDUCATION SPONSOR: Landmark Nurseries, Inc.  
    Landmark Nurseries is dedicated to continually supplying top quality plant material while maintaining superior customer service. These goals and focus allow Landmark to continue to provide a strong foundation for their continued growth and support of the green industry. In addition to its wholesale locations, Landmark operates four growing facilities located throughout Texas in Edgewood, Grand Saline, Kirbyville, and Round Rock. From annuals, perennials, shrubs, ground cover, to trees, each operation specializes in different aspects of Landmark’s goal to service the green industry as a whole. The farms encompass over 900 acres allowing Landmark to grow quality products while being able to maintain fair pricing.

    HISTORY -- Landmark Nurseries, Inc. was founded over 20 years ago by Jim Prewitt. Jim began his landscape career doing jobs for friends and neighbors and soon after opened his first wholesale nursery in Garland, Texas. In 1992, Landmark moved from Garland to Coppell, Texas to set up new corporate headquarters and begin a long term goal of expanding facilities to service landscapers across the state. Since then, four other wholesale distribution locations have been added to major markets in Texas.

    Address:     1510 Royston Ln, Round Rock, TX 78664
    Email:    jprewitt@landmarknurseries.com    
    Contact:   Jim Prewitt
    Phone:    (512) 251-9238   FAX:  (512) 251-7117

     




    ENGINEERED TO KEEP WORKING.
    Everything we manufacture is designed to offer our customers longevity and value. Our irrigation components, tubing, valves and swing assemblies, dripline and accessories are all built on a tradition that spans generations. We're committed to a single goal of making products that give industry professionals the confidence that their money is working as hard as they do.



    With all we make, what we create the most is longevity and value for our customers. Built on a tradition that spans generations, LPI designs and manufactures products that can be counted on. Our irrigation components, tubing, valves and swing assemblies, dripline and accessories are all made to give industry professionals the confidence that their money is working as hard as they do. It’s a commitment that starts in our state of the art manufacturing plant. In this well-designed, dynamic operation, our employees collaborate to design, develop and test our entire line of products – using only the best materials in everything we make.

    Address:   610 S. 80th Ave Tolleson, AZ 85353
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    Phone:  (623) 643-9704   FAX:  (623) 643-9734

                 




               

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