Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Program
Notice: The WETA Grant funding this program has been completed.
Program Overview
EKRCD was awarded $500k from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) as part of the Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) Program. The grant program is designed to facilitate technical assistance to agricultural operations for on-farm water and energy use efficiency and nutrient management.
EKRCD's Well Evaluation Lab-Learning Understanding, Planning (WELLUP) Program seeks to provide farmers in its region and surrounding areas with the technical support to evaluate their farms water supply health, and plan for impacts of drought and water shortages.
$500k
CDFA Grant Funding Awarded
Kings, Tulare & Fresno
Serving producers in these counties, including those not covered by an RCD
FREE
No Cost to Growers
No Acreage Minimum
Open to growers of any size
Program Objectives
Irrigation Well Testing
On-Farm Irrigation System, Water Management and Nutrient Management Evaluations
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Training
Program Benefits
All services are free. Here is what growers can access through the program.
FREE pump efficiency tests
Up to 6 tests per standard producer
Up to 10 tests for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (SDFR)
Available regardless of acreage or farm size
Available for irrigation wells only
Must complete pump efficiency test to access additional services
Program Timeline
WELLUP is a time-limited grant. Services are available while funding lasts.
Spring 2024
Program intake begins
Spring 2026
Grant term ends
Spring 2024
Program intake begins
Spring 2026
Grant term ends