IA happenings Successful Smart Irrigation Month
July 2017 was the IA’s most successful Smart Irrigation Month yet. The initiative kicked off with the first ever Irrigation Technology Tuesday on July 11, highlighted by a live Twitter session and online Thunderclap campaign. Smart Irrigation Month messaging continued throughout the month on social media, and the industry came together to promote the benefits of efficient irrigation to customers and the public. The response from state and local government entities in the United States and Canada was powerful with 18 proclamations adopting July 2017 as Smart Irrigation Month.
See you in Orlando!
The 2017 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Orlando, Florida, is only a month away. There is still time to register to attend the Nov. 6 – 10 event and participate in educational offerings, walk the trade show floor and connect with other irrigation professionals in your field. To register or for more information, go
towww.irrigationshow.org; additional information can be found on pages 36 – 37.
Download show app now Are you looking for a way to keep track of event programs and education classes being held at the Irrigation Show and Education Conference? Stay connected with the 2017 Irrigation Show mobile app! View, search, map, browse and tune into everything about the show on your mobile device. Search “2017 Irrigation Show” on the Apple App Store or Google Play to download this free mobile app.
IA introduces first irrigation curriculum for elementary schools
Collaborating with Young Minds Inspired, the IA created its first elementary school curriculum, taking elementary students in grades three through five on a journey to learn about agriculture and landscape irrigation. The curriculum was distributed to more than 10,000 schools in four states: California, Florida, Nebraska and Texas. To download the free curriculum, go to http://ymiclassroom. com/lesson-plans/irrigation/.
Technical papers library
The IA recently made over 800 irrigation technical papers accessible on the website. These papers provide research, advancements and best practices presented during the Irrigation Show and Education Conferences held over the last 15 years. Access these papers at no charge at
www.irrigation.org/ technicalpapers.
IA online learning opportunities
The IA offers affordable, relevant and on-demand education at your fingertips through online learning opportunities. From basic to advanced, access the best irrigation classes, seminars and webinars and earn CEUs. For a listing of upcoming opportunities and to sign up, visit
www.irrigation.org/onlinelearning.
Certification Board appoints new members
Two new members have been appointed to the Certification Board, an independent board that governs the IA certification program. Bob Scott, CID, CLIA, CEO of Irrigation Consultant Services in Conyers, Georgia, and Thomas Rial, CID, sales and chief systems designer at Irrigation-Mart Inc. in Weslaco, Texas, bring their experience to this board that makes decisions regarding important aspects of the certification program.
Bringing Water to Life podcast series
Tune in each week to listen to the latest on everything water — brought to you by IA staff members. This podcast shares expertise and personal perspectives on issues surrounding water, ranging from where water comes from to taking a deep dive into state and federal programs around water. Access the weekly BWTL podcast through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. For more information, go to
www.bwtlpodcast.com.
Connect with us
Connect with us through social media and the online show app for the most up-to-date news and information and to meet and network with other professionals.
Twitter | @IrrigationAssoc Facebook |
www.facebook.com/IrrigationAssociation LinkedIn | Irrigation Association group YouTube |
www.youtube.com/user/SmartIrrigationMonth
Upcoming event hashtags
#IrrigationShow Get connected before and during the 2017 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 6 – 10.
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