Richard Parod

Provides proprietary water management and road infrastructure products and services

Designs, manufactures, sells and services precision agriculture equipment, information management tools, engineered plastic films and radar systems

Manufactures commercial lawn equipment

Designs, manufactures and distributes tractor mounted and self-propelled mowers, zero-turn mowers, agricultural implements, tree and branch chippers

Supplier of irrigation controllers

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Provides community development programs

The Irrigation Association is a professional organization serving irrigation and green industry professionals by providing education, certification, advocacy, and industry resources. The non-profit company is based in Falls Church, VA. It publishes industry magazines such as Irrigation Today and Irrigation & Lighting, which cover technologies, trends, sustainability practices, and policy updates in agricultural and landscape irrigation. The association offers educational materials including books, online classes, webinars, and certification exams to support career advancement and technical expertise. It hosts industry events like the Irrigation Show and Education Week, fostering networking and professional development. Through initiatives like the Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) program, the association promotes water-efficient irrigation products and technologies and provides marketing tools to encourage water conservation. The association also supports business growth and workforce success with best practice guides, industry reports, podcasts, and award programs.