IA to launch three webinar series in 2015

This year, the Irrigation Association (IA) will offer three webinar series for irrigation professionals and industry stakeholders:

The popular Bringing Water to Life series will return for the third year. Sessions will address issues that affect the agricultural and landscape segments of the irrigation industry. These webinars are free to attend. Register at www.irrigation.org/webinar_series.

The Point of Connection series will focus on the business of landscape irrigation contracting. Presented by IA’s Contractor Common Interest Group, these webinars are also free to attend. Register at store.irrigation.org.

The Knowledge Network series will feature technical practices to help irrigation professionals do the job right. Webinars are $25 each; register at store.irrigation.org.

 

Bringing Water to Life Webinar Series (Free)

Attendees earn one CEU for each webinar.

  • What the Midterm Elections Mean for Irrigated Agriculture – Feb. 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Agriculture)
  • Turf & Landscape Irrigation Policy During the 2014 Drought – April 9, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • The Future of Irrigated Agriculture in the Colorado River Basin – May 7, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Agriculture)
  • How WaterSense Is Enhancing Efficient Irrigation Technologies & Services – July 9, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • The Future of Groundwater Policy for Agricultural Irrigation – Sept. 17, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Agriculture)
  • How Policy Affects Sustainable Landscape Irrigation – Dec. 3, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)

 

Point of Connection Webinar Series (Free)

Attendees earn 0.25 CEUs for each webinar.

  • Negotiating With Apartments & Other Multi-Family Developments – Jan. 16, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • Business 101 for Irrigation Contractors – Feb. 20, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • Building Your Next Generation Workforce – March 20, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • Strategic Growth Through Operations – April 17, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)

 

Knowledge Network Webinar Series ($25 each) 

Attendees earn one CEU for each webinar.

  • ET & Plant Factors: Dealing With Drought & Deficit Irrigation. Speaker: Brent Mecham, CAIS, CIC, CID, CLWM, Irrigation Association – March 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • Keeping Water on Target: Impacts on Uniformity & Efficiency. Speaker: Brent Mecham, CAIS, CIC, CID, CLWM, Irrigation Association – Aug. 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Turf/Landscape)
  • Electrical Codes & Wire Connections. Speaker: Vince Nolletti, Paige Electric Company, LP – Dec. 9, 2015, 2:00 p.m. ET (Agriculture & Turf/Landscape)

Contact the IA office for assistance (703-536-7080; info@irrigation.org).