Bringing Water to Life: Recent Episodes
Irrigation Association
Welcome! This is the Bringing Water to Life podcast. On this podcast, we talk about all things water.
For John's last ever podcast with the Irrigation Association, he is joined by Julius Duncan of WaterSense and Debra Burden of the Citrus County Department of Water Resources to talk WaterSense and their Sprinkler Spruce Up Campaign.
John is joined by Paul Lierheimer of Rain Bird. We talk about the latest technologies, what we experienced in 2020 and the future of landscape irrigation technology.
John joins Kelsey Jacquard and Warren Gorowitz with Hunter Industries to discuss the latest news from regarding landscape irrigation and pressure regulating spray sprinklers.
John is joined by Warren Gorowitz of Hunter Industries and Trevor Mecham of Valley Irrigation to discuss sustainability in the irrigation industry.
John and Kyle sit down with state advocacy expert Michael O'Brien and discuss the different state orders and what they mean for the irrigation industry.
The Bringing Water to Life podcast brings you a series on how the irrigation industry is responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis. In the first episode, hosts talk to Jeff Stone, the executive director of the Oregon Association of Nurseries.
John sits down with Marcus Duck of Michigan State and Jake LaRue of Valley Irrigation to discuss their awards that they won during the 2019 Irrigation Show and Education Week.
Irrigation Association leaders Warren Gorowitz and Jon Topham join John Farner to talk what's new at the IA, the irrigation industry and the Irrigation Show.
Andrew Bray, Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Association of Landscape Professionals, talks to John Farner about developments in the push for H-2B visa reform and how the industry should regard the recent court cases on glyphosate.
Julie Bushell, President of PaigeWireless and Chair of the Irrigation Association's Government Affairs Committee, talks to John Farner about the high value of advocacy in the irrigation industry and what's on the horizon for technology in agriculture.
Rob Starr and Chris Davey from The Water Zone on KCAA Radio join John Farner to discuss what it's like hosting a radio show, some of their more interesting interviews and what they've learned over the past four years in hosting the radio show and podcast.
The Water Zone focuses on water issues across the nation and can be found by visiting www.kcaaradio.com.
John, Sarah and Kristin talk social media and water conservation with Jain's own Richard Restuccia, better known on Twitter as H2OTrends.
Join John, Anne and Sarah as we bring back with BWTL podcast with an interview with Paul McFadden of RDO Water and we kick off Smart Irrigation Month.
John joins Kristin Smith-Ely and Sarah Bunyea to talk 2018 Irrigation Show, in addition to Thanksgiving plans and what's new in immigration reform.
John joins the new co-hosts, Kristin Smith-Ely and Anne Blankenbiller for the revamped BWTL podcast. We talk WaterSense, Trump's California water announcement and other tidbits.
John, Brent and Elizabeth are all together talking about the latest regarding the farm bill and the concept of xeriscaping.
Irrigation and Green Industry Magazine's Editor in Chief Kristin Smith-Ely joins John and Elizabeth to talk about some of the new changes at the magazine and other topics.
John's son, Andy, returns along with John's daughter, Sally, to talk about plants, water and how things grow.
John and Elizabeth talk about the House of Representatives' farm bill draft and John's grand jury duty.
John and Elizabeth discuss the latest with the Omnibus package that passed Congress, World Water Day and the continued drought in South Africa.
John and Elizabeth discuss the latest on the farm bill, Groundwater Awareness Week and how Chipotle is promoting efficient irrigation.
John, Brent and Elizabeth are back and discuss John's jury duty, water on the moon and news out of WaterSense.
John, Brent and Elizabeth are back together! We discuss recent travels, Super Bowl ads and U.S. Bank Stadium.
IGIN's Editor in Chief Kristin Smith-Ely joined John and Elizabeth to talk about what's new at IGIN and the latest in the farm bill discussions.
Brent's back! We follow-up on raw water discussion and about the Colorado River and Colorado's water infrastructure.
John and Elizabeth discuss the President's visit to the American Farm Bureau Federation, raw water and water infrastructure.
John, Elizabeth and Kristin talk about 2017, the tax reform bill and what's ahead for 2018.
This episode is a live recording from the trade show floor at the 2017 Irrigation Show & Education Conference. Thank you to our featured guest and podcast listener, Christine Hawkins of Hunter Industries!
Join John, Brent and Elizabeth in Las Vegas. They recap some of their takeaways from the 2017 WaterSmart Innovations Conference.
With Brent back in town, we have a discussion about irrigation system maintenance. We also celebrate our first podcast-aversary! Thank you to our listeners for a great year.
We are less than two months away from the 2017 Irrigation Show and Education Conference. Listen in to get a preview of this event. We also discuss Hurricane Irma and other weather-related events.
In this episode, IA members & staff join all those across our country thinking about and supporting those affected by Harvey. John shares some of the devastating statistics, and we discuss disaster response efforts, including the congressional schedule for September.
During this episode, we hear about John's latest trip to Disney World and some new research on the water cycle. Water really does touch every aspect of life!
In this episode, John and Elizabeth share highlights of their recent trip to the National Conference of State Legislators annual meeting and another update on WaterSense. Brent then gives background on his time at Niagara Falls and the power of water!
Join us as we cover a variety of water-related topics including Smart Irrigation Month, current irrigation research, the 2018 farm bill and WaterSense authorization. We also talk sharks, play the Birthday Game and get a Tip of the Day from Brent.
This week, John and Elizabeth highlight irrigation technology as part of Smart Irrigation Month. We also play the birthday game and discuss the benefits of efficient irrigation.
This week, John, Brent and Elizabeth break down a recent Freakonomics podcast titled "How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns?" We also discuss the role of turfgrass in the U.S., the benefits of yard space, and Brent gives his tip of the day.
Join us for some fun as we talk about celebrities ... and water! With Brent out we are excited to welcome listener Corinne Butler as our guest.
It is Memorial Day weekend. Join us as we discuss its history and the role flowers and landscaping have played in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It's Infrastructure Week! Join us for a conversation about water infrastructure. We also catch up on some current news.
Today is "Take Your Child to Work Day" and we are excited to have John's son, Andy, as our featured guest. Join us as we learn about water (and Minecraft) from a third-grader.
This week, John, Brent and Elizabeth researched some interesting and new water technologies. Join us to hear about the latest innovations. Don't forget to provide us feedback.
With Brent on vacation, John and Elizabeth focus on one their favorite topics - sports. We discuss how water makes sports what they are and highlight the sports we see as relying on water the most.
Today we highlight how a water resource could affect decisions about the border wall. We also step away from current events to educate people about water pressure.
Join us to catch up on some activities in Washington, DC, and for a discussion on the current water situation in California. We also share background on the drought in Kenya and the flooding in Peru.
After John's week at a World Bank water event, the BWTL team reconnects and discusses water stewardship. Before you get started, think about what "eat smarter, save water" means to you?
We also quickly highlight President Trump's budget proposal for USDA, EPA and the Interior Department.
Listen to this episode to learn about alternative water resources. You'll hear about the differences between graywater and black water. Brent also shares his ideas about how to define alternative water.
John, Brent and Elizabeth finally reunited and catch up on recent irrigation industry news, Florida and Georgia's water battle and potential implications of President Trump's upcoming budget.
Recording from Las Vegas, John and Elizabeth catch up with Dan Keppen at the annual Family Farm Alliance meeting. Join us to learn about how regulations really impact irrigated agriculture.
On this episode, John and Elizabeth share details about the comprehensive piece of legislation that covers most federal government policies and programs related to agriculture. With Congress already at work on the 2018 farm bill, this is something that we will likely be touching on during other episodes this year.
John and Brent discuss standards in today's episode. Don't let the topic scare you away. It may sound boring, but we keep it lively by discussing how standards affect your life and with a new game!
In this episode, we give updates on the new administration's first week of work in Washington. From the status of cabinet positions related to water to trade decisions, John, Brent and Elizabeth give context to some recent activities.
On this episode, we focus on some of the changes we are already starting to see in 2017. From the incoming presidential administration to the abrupt end to drought in much of California.
On this episode, Brent and Elizabeth are joined by a special guest to discuss workforce development as it relates to the irrigation industry. We are happy to have Janine Sparrowgrove share her expertise about promoting careers in irrigation.
Happy New Year! Thank you for listening to our first episode of 2017. Join us as we discuss the water crisis in Syria and continued drought conditions in the United States - one state may surprise you. John also shares a personal story highlighting the water-energy nexus.
John, Brent and Elizabeth recap the top water stories of 2016. Thanks for listening to Bringing Water to Life.
During this episode, we highlight some aspects of drought management plans and share our takeaways from the 2016 Drought Summit.
Join John, Brent, Elizabeth and featured guest Warren Gorowitz of Ewing Irrigation on the floor of the 2016 Irrigation Show!
In this episode, we highlight the ongoing Standing Rock protests and how the DAPL relates to water quality. John also shares some interesting innovations that could lead to an increase in the productivity of crops.
John, Brent and Elizabeth reunite to discuss some current events and their potential effects on water.
John provides a quick election recap on this special edition of Bringing Water to Life.
On this episode, we are joined by Jay Robbins, current president of the Irrigation Association and president of Irrigation-Mart. He shares his expertise about the irrigation industry and we touch on the effects irrigation technologies can have on water use.
Brent is back! We are also happy to introduce listeners to our featured guest, Clover Belluz. During this episode, she will educate you on what it means to be a certified irrigation professional. Don't forget to stick around to meet her famous cat, Mr. Fuzz.
On this episode of Bringing Water to Life, Jeff Eisenberg shares his knowledge of water rights in the United States.
John and Elizabeth discuss some current news and then tackle the water-energy nexus on this episode of BWTL.
Dr. Kelly Kopp from Utah State University joins us for a conversation about pressing issues facing water availability throughout the U.S.
Join us for a conversation about the Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program (think Energy Star, but for water).
Welcome! This is the Bringing Water to Life podcast. We want to thank you for joining us for the first episode. Each week, we will be talking about water. While we come from the irrigation industry, this podcast is focused on telling the story of water.
On this week's podcast, we introduce BWTL and give you our take on water use in America