This research looked at how farmers in Georgia choose and use irrigation systems. They sent out surveys asking about irrigation costs and practices. Farmers care most about how much water they use, the effort needed, and maintenance costs when picking irrigation systems. The study found that when pumping water cost more, farmers used less water for irrigation. Including water management in the calculations helped predict water use better. In simpler terms, when irrigation costs more, farmers use less water, and considering water management improves predictions.