NACD Attends Irrigation Show in California
“Waves of Innovation” was the theme for this year’s Irrigation Association Show held 
in Long Beach,California, November 11-12. The event hosted nearly 4,000 professionals in an expansive trade show featuring agriculture, landscape and golf irrigation. The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for the irrigation industry. Its mission is to promote efficient irrigation through advocacy and professional development opportunities.
The Irrigation Show was held in conjunction with their Education Conference held from November 9-13. It featured more than 60 technical sessions, poster presentations on the show floor, and a new product contest showcasing the hottest innovations and new technologies in irrigation systems for agriculture, landscape architecture, and golf courses.
The November 12 general session included the presentation of the Irrigation Association Awards, selection of the new product contest winners and a keynote address by the world renowned sea life artist Wyland.
NACD Southeast Region Representative, Phylis Vandevere represented NACD at the Irrigation Show where she staffed the NACD booth. She shared NACD’s engagement and activities with local conservation districts and the association’s work on issues such as soil health, water quality, forestry and conservation education and outreach. She also directed attendees to the NACD website to learn more about NACD’s priorities and how to become involved with local conservation.
Next year’s Irrigation Show will be held in Reno, Nevada December 5-9, 2016. For more information about the Irrigation Association and to find certified irrigation specialists in your area visitwww.irrigation.org.