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Tyler Hewitt – Irrigation

A student worksheet packet on smart irrigation and water conservation built around the video “Turfgrass Management-Irrigation SAE | Tyler Hewitt.” Students answer video questions about Tyler’s SAE and irrigation career, research water conservation and scarcity to create an infographic, and use AgExplorer to compare three irrigation-related careers in a Venn diagram. An infographic rubric is included for assessment.

At a glance

Grade level
9-10
Materials
  • Video: "Turfgrass Management-Irrigation SAE | Tyler Hewitt" (https://vimeo.com/368438143)
  • Paper and colored pencils or pens
  • Digital resources (with teacher approval)
  • AgExplorer.ffa.org

Turfgrass Management-Irrigation SAE

Tyler Hewitt from the Durant Senior FFA chapter shares his experience in turfgrass management. He upgrades irrigation systems and employs smart irrigation technology. As the youngest certified expert from Hunter Industries, he has undergone rigorous training. His daily tasks involve troubleshooting and GIS mapping. He highlights the significance of water conservation and adapting to technology, which enhances local landscapes and supports the economy.

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