Program areas at IA
Education: courses and seminars are offered to Irrigation professionals to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Irrigation design, installation, and maintenance principles.
Magazines: The Association publishes two magazines for distribution to members and qualifying individuals: Irrigation & green industry, a 10 issues per year magazine for landscape, Irrigation, and maintenance contractors; and Irrigation today, a quarterly magazine for The agriculture Irrigation industry. In january 2022, The Irrigation & green industry magazine was renamed Irrigation & lighting, with a more dedicated focus on these green industry segments and is published four times a year.
Irrigation show and education conference: The Irrigation show and education week conference is one of The largest Irrigation trade shows in The world. The exposition exists to educate visitors about The many products and technologies in The market. Classes and educational sessions are also available for professional development.
Government and public affairs: The Association's staff conduct regular briefings and provide information to membership and allied organizations regarding issues affecting The Irrigation industry. Focusing on legislative and regulatory topics relating to agricultural Irrigation, landscape Irrigation and others, The information provided is a valuable resource to Association members and other stakeholders looking for information about government activities at The state and federal levels of government.
Certification: The Association establishes and administers exams to improve The Irrigation profession. Six designations are currently offered, four of which are endorsed by The u.s. environmental protection agency.
Standards and codes: The Association promotes establishing products and practice standards that drive efficient Irrigation by leading The swat initiative, influencing standards, conducting research, analyzing trends, and documenting best practices.
Workforce development: The Association is committed to developing The future workforce in The Irrigation industry. The Association works to promote careers in Irrigation by providing students and educators The resources necessary to begin or further their Irrigation curriculum and by connecting career seekers with potential careers in Irrigation.
Other program services: The Association maintains specialized funds. The expenses related to those funds are recorded as other program services in The accompanying consolidated statements of activities. The Association also has programs to assist affiliates with management and other services.