The Irrigation Association (IA) is the leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors and end users. The IA is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation technologies, products and services. The association serves its members and the irrigation industry by:

• Educating the public on water management practices.
• Centralizing industry research and innovation.
• Improving industry proficiency through education.
• Recognizing and promoting experience and excellence with professional certification.
  Lending expertise to water-use public policy at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Together with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and the public sector, the IA works to tansform humanity’s stewardship and use of water, enabling the long-term sustainability of the planet’s water and natural resources and improving the quality of life through a reliable global food supply and vital green spaces. Their goal is to be the recognized authority in efficient irrigation: promoting innovation, supporting industry growth and sustainability, engaging decision-makers and serving as the leading, credible and unifying voice and advocate for the industry. They operate with four guiding pillars of focus: 

• Business vitality: Operate a business that supports our mission and enables the IA to lead with foresight and agility
• Elevated impact and value: Elevate the impact and value of the industry with external stakeholders
• Professional, expert workforce: Foster the training, development and education of a professional and expert workforce
• Thriving, growing industry: Create an environment where the irrigation industry and businesses thrive and grow

Visit the IA website.

Irrigation Show & Education Week

The irrigation industry is headed to New Orleans for the 2025 Irrigation Show. Hosted from December 10-11, 2025, this is an unparalleled event offering unique education opportunities, access to the latest in irrigation technology and networking within a community of peers, all in one place.

Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned vet, the Irrigation Show has something for everyone. Looking to sharpen your skills or gain new business ideas? Check out any of our dozens of educational sessions. Ready to modernize your business and service offerings? The popular New Product Contest brings the newest irrigation technology directly to the show floor.

With best-in-class exhibitors and expert instructors, the best of the best will be at the Irrigation Show. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to walk away with meaningful connections and a better understanding of the direction of the industry. Join us to explore, connect and learn as we blend inspiration and innovation with fun in The Big Easy.

Why attend

The Irrigation Show brings the brightest minds and the latest innovations in irrigation to one place. As an attendee, you will be making an investment in your business and your career while spending an exciting, jam-packed week with your peers.

Become an exhibitor

If you want to promote your products and services to the decision-makers in the industry, look no further! Become an exhibitor for the 2025 Irrigation Show today to promote your brand at the most popular trade show in irrigation.

Explore New Orleans

Get ready to experience the vibrant charm of New Orleans during the 2025 Irrigation Show! Known for its rich culture, world-renowned cuisine and lively music scene, New Orleans offers an unforgettable backdrop for the irrigation industry’s premier event.

Members get more

On top of year-long benefits, Irrigation Association members have access to exclusive registration discounts and special features at the Irrigation Show. Elevate your experience in New Orleans by joining the IA today.

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Industry insights

The Irrigation Association's agriculture and landscape webinar series are easily accessible tools to hear directly from industry experts as they discuss and teach about the latest topics and issues in both landscape and agriculture irrigation. The IA offers two separate webinar series for irrigation professionals:

• Industry Insights: Knowledgeable experts present information about industry trends, the latest research, a best practice or how-to.
• Manufacturer Series: Irrigation manufacturers provide information on new products, technologies and services; how to grow your business; and company updates.

Browse past recordings.

Certification

If you want to get ahead in the irrigation business, get certified. It’s the best way to tell customers, employers and peers that you know how to get the job done right. Whether you work in the turf and landscape, golf or agriculture sector or you design, install, audit or maintain irrigation systems, IA certification gives you a competitive edge and helps you get ahead in the industry., adds instant credibility and can help you take your career to the next level. Find out how you can become a certified irrigation professional. The following programs below are proudly supported by Hunter and Rain Bird.

• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
• Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA)
• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
• Certified Irrigation Designer – Landscape (CID – Landscape)
• Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS)
• Certified Irrigation Designer – Agriculture (CID – Agriculture)

Find the right program for you.

Join the Irrigation Association

Join the Irrigation Association — the leading organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, water providers, contractors, consultants, academia and end users — of every size and specialty.  Our members include manufacturers, distributors, dealers, contractors, consultants, irrigation managers, researchers and educators across professionals like agriculture, landscape and golf. IA works on your behalf to make sure water is available for irrigation today and in the future.

Gain vital resources and benefits

• Advocacy: Gain a powerful voice to protect your interests. From local water usage to federal initiatives, the IA reaches out to legislators and policymakers at every level to ensure policies represent industry best practice.
• Networking: Count on support when you need it most. IA membership gives you access to a national network of industry experts, partners and peers to exchange ideas, solutions and opportunities as your industry — and livelihood — are challenged.
• Education: IA leads the industry through continuing education classes and resources that enhance expertise.
• Certification: Raise the bar with IA programs that give you a competitive edge. IA education helps you master new skills to increase business opportunities. IA certification elevates your status.

Members also have access to IA’s diverse portfolio of programs and services:

• Free online resources for you and your customers
• Searchable online directories of member companies, professionals and certified individuals
• Industry initiatives to promote efficient irrigation solutions, like Smart Water Application Technologies and Smart Irrigation Month
• Timely, reliable industry newsletters and alerts
• Discounts on exhibiting and attending the Irrigation Show, classes, certification exams and education resources
• IA member logo to enhance credibility of your marketing materials
• Discounted advertising opportunities in IA publications
• Subscriptions to IA partner publications

Check out the Membership at a Glance webpage for more about IA member benefits, programs and events that will enable you and your business!

Membership categories

IA offers membership in a number of categories to fit the full range of needs of irrigation businesses and professionals:

• Corporate members include manufacturers, distributors, dealers, manufacturers’ representatives, consultants and contractors.
• Associate members include manufacturers of complementary products, commercial end users, business suppliers, universities, government agencies and water and energy providers.
• Affiliate members are associations and professional societies that represent and promote irrigation industry interests.
• Individual members include students, technical members and retirees, as well as temporarily unemployed irrigation professionals.

In addition to these membership categories, company and associate members may upgrade to premium membership to receive special benefits and recognition.

Complete and submit your membership application.

IA publications

The IA offers two magazines (Irrigation Today and Irrigation & Lighting) that help their readers keep up to date on the latest trends, technologies and issues in both the agriculture and landscape irrigation industries.

Irrigation Today

Irrigation Today is the IA’s quarterly publication with a focus on agriculture irrigation. The magazine has a printed distribution to over 12,000 growers, IA member manufacturers and distributors, qualified nonmembers and industry stakeholders. A corresponding digital version will reach government agencies, irrigation districts, extension agents, commercial end users and IA’s international stakeholders, for a total distribution of over 26,000. In February 2017, Irrigation Today transitioned from covering landscape and ag irrigation issues to a fully agriculture irrigation-focused magazine.

Irrigation Today content is written by industry experts and covers topics such as new irrigation technologies; energy management; system maintenance; pumps and groundwater; smart technologies and legislative issues affecting the industry.

View past issues in the Irrigation Today archive.

Irrigation & Lighting

Irrigation & Lighting is a business publication serving irrigation and landscape lighting contractors, as the official landscape publication of the Irrigation Association. Through its quarterly magazine, news and product newsletters and website, Irrigation & Lighting provides focused news for these industry professionals.

In its five years of publishing business-to-business content for professionals in the greater green industry, the IA discovered a niche in the marketplace for news centered on landscape irrigation and lighting contractors. Because irrigation is the IA’s core competency and lighting is a closely aligned industry, the publication was a natural evolution.

Beginning in 2022, Irrigation & Lighting replaces Irrigation & Green Industry magazine, which was focused on the broader green industry. Irrigation & Lighting’s dedicated team of editorial, sales, creative and circulation staff delivers valuable and reliable news, articles and product information to industry professionals in the following ways.

Learn more about the Irrigation & Lighting magazine.

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