H2OMICS, the Calsense Podcast
Gain insight into the smart irrigation and sustainability world and join us in conversations with professionals in the water, irrigation and technology space.
Episodes
15 episodes since 2022
Sustainable Solutions: Brian Wunsch's Journey in Water Resource Management
In this episode of H2OMICS, we dive into the world of water resource management with Brian Wunsch, a water resource agent at the Idaho Department of Water Resources. With a rich background in plant and soil science, landscaping, and irrigation ...
May 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:58
Dive into Purpose: Jeff Drongowski's Advice on Merging Passion and Profession
Discover the incredible journey of Jeff Drongowski on this episode of the H2OMICS podcast. From his beginnings as a corporate photographer to his role as a sustainability advocate at Calsense, Jeff shares his inspiring story of finding purpose ...
February 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:42
Welcome to Season 3! Meet Your New Host
Welcome to Season 3! Julia Teske takes the reins as our new host, bringing passion for smart irrigation and sustainability. Join her for engaging conversations, expert insights, and captivating stories. Subscribe for a season of water managemen...
December 14, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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3:10
Season 2 Episode 6 with Ivan Holler
In the heart of southwestern Riverside County, California, lies the thriving City of Murrieta. Over the past 32 years, this vibrant city has undergone remarkable growth, leading to a substantial surge in its water demands.In this episod...
September 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:05
Season 2 Episode 5 with Congressman John Duarte
U.S. Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) joined the H2OMICS podcast to discuss the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act. This bipartisan bill was introduced with Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego to boost water conservation infrastructure.&...
August 17, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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15:32
Season 2 Episode 4 with Mike Haldane
A year ago, during Smart Irrigation Month, we launched the H2OMICS podcast with Calsense Director of Commercial Operations Mike Haldane as a guest. We discussed Irrigation Management as a Service™ or IMaaS™ - a solution that makes irrigation ma...
July 13, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:01
Season 2 Episode 3 with U.S. Congressman Mike Levin
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, and the Inflation Reduction Act, in part aim to address our current environmental challenges, including the drought.U.S. Congressman Mike Levin, who...
May 11, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:02
Season 2 Episode 2 with Scott Heidman
Our industry has been riding the recent economic uncertainty caused by supply chain issues, extreme weather events and inflation. Additionally, labor shortages triggered by record low unemployment continue to be a big challenge. Could smart irr...
April 13, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:47
Season 2 Episode 1 with Natasha Rankin
The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization in the irrigation industry. Natasha Rankin, who has been leading the Irrigation Association as CEO since January of 2022, discusses the role of the organization when it comes to ...
February 22, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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34:58
Episode 6 with Ray Sebastian and David Garrison
Technology has played an important role in the evolution of landscape architecture, as it has provided better tools to address the needs of end users. From central control to mobile capabilities, two landscape architects from Texas, Ray Sebasti...
December 15, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:33
Episode 5 with Bill Toone
ECOLIFE Conservation is a nonprofit organization in North County San Diego with the clear mission to “protect wildlife, natural resources and the people who depend on them.”ECOLIFE Conservation Founder, Bill Toone, is an internationally ...
October 25, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:02
Episode 4 with Ian Townsend
October is Manufacturing Month! Director of Operations at Calsense, Ian Townsend, joined the H2OMICS podcast to share how his experience in the industry has helped him tackle the difficult challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 29, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:31
Episode 3 with Noel Harryman
With kids going back to school, there’s a lot of preparation and maintenance that takes place in order to have sports fields in optimal and safe conditions for young athletes. A big part of that, includes proper irrigation depending on th...
August 22, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:50
Episode 2 with A.J. van de Ven
With record drought restrictions and climate trends indicating that water restrictions are likely to become an ongoing fact of life, there’s an urgent need for us to think about our water use differently: A holistic approach that considers all ...
July 26, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:00
Episode 1 with Mike Haldane
Calsense recently launched Irrigation Management as a Service™ (IMaaS™), a unique approach to irrigation management that eliminates the need for customers to secure capital funds to purchase smart irrigation controllers, sensors and/or software...
June 24, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:28