By Robby Gal | Casa Grande Dispatch
Local farmer Howard Wuertz has been named the recipient of the third annual Netafim Award for Advancement in Micro-irrigation for his pioneering efforts and contributions to the adaptation of drip-irrigation technology in the Western United States.
The annual award honors and recognizes a member of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers who has made significant contributions toward the utilization and adaptation of micro-irrigation technology at any level of production.