Irrigation Association
The
Irrigation Association® (IA) is the leading membership organization for
irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors,
designers, consultants, contractors and end users. Originally founded
in 1949, IA includes over 2,000 corporate and individual members and is
dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation.
IA serves its members and the irrigation industry
by:
- Educating the public on sound practices and
water management.
- Serving as a centralized clearing house for
research and innovation.
- Improving industry proficiency through
continuing education.
- Recognizing and promoting experience and
excellence with professional certification.
- Lending expertise to water-use public policy at
the local, state, regional and national level.
Together with experts and stakeholders from
industry, academia and the public sector, IA works to:
- Define best practices for effective water
management.
- Establish benchmarks and guidelines for
irrigation products and applications.
- Promote efficient irrigation technology and
practices.
- Define sound policies to ensure the
availability, quality and conservation of water supplies.
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