IA UPDATE Irrigation Association names


scholarship winners Te Irrigation Association awarded 18 scholarships May 8 through the 2023 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird. In its seventh year, the program highlighted de- serving recipients studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field. Te 18 students are from colleges and


universities around the United States and are enrolled in associate to graduate pro- grams with an irrigation focus. Te scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, were awarded to students who have shown a passion and interest in sustainability, stewardship and use of water, and the essential contributions irrigated landscapes and irrigated agriculture have in improving the quality of life through a reliable global food supply and vital green spaces. Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra


Scholarship Program:


• Matthew Antunes – University of Connecticut, Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholar


• Cameron Lowrey – California Polytechnic State University, Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholar


• Darren Baty – California State University, Fresno • Matthew Frazier – San Jose State University • Lauren Fuhrman – Kansas State University • Adrian Gomez – Oklahoma State University • Emily Hanson – University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Miller Hayes – University of Georgia • Nathan James – Colorado State University • Loretta Klecker – Michigan State University • Idalia Navarro – California State University, Fresno • Josie Prince – Clemson University • Cynthia Robbins – Saddleback College/MiraCosta College • Travis Roberson – Virginia Polytechnic University • Mary Rodriguez – MiraCosta College • Zachary Sannar – Utah State University • Margaret Usher – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • Hattie Witherell – Oklahoma State University


Applications open for E3 program


College students and educators looking to develop their industry knowl- edge can submit applications to take part in the IA’s 2023 E3 Program, sponsored by Te Toro Company. Winners receive a trip to the annual Irrigation Show and Education Week, as well as entry to at least two classes and time with the lead sponsor and networking events. Last year, 25 students and two educators from colleges and universities across the country were selected as winners of the 2022 pro- gram. Find out more and apply by visiting irrigation.org.


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Registration and housing opens July 3.


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