The Irrigation Association has created a program that focuses on providing irrigation students (E3 learners) and faculty members (E3 leaders) with exposure, experience and education that revolves around the irrigation industry. We believe that the “three e’s” are the best way to actively engage the next generation of irrigators. The Irrigation Association invites E3 recipients to the annual Irrigation Show and Education Week. Irrigation E3 learners and leaders will receive an education and travel award to attend the 2025 Irrigation Show Dec. 8-11 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Recipients are selected annually based on an application process. E3 recipients will have the opportunity to take education classes, attend industry sessions, explore the trade show floor and spend time with the 2025 E3 program lead sponsor, The Toro Company. Please contact the workforce development department (703.536.7080) with any questions or concerns.
Meet the E3 community! See a list of past Irrigation E3 recipients here.
2024 Irrigation E3 Program sponsored by
"Being able to learn from the professionals and get a deeper understanding of things I’m learning in my university courses was very valuable." - Hannah Chamberlin | California State University, Fresno
"I got to meet a lot of people from different backgrounds ... to see other perspectives and how other people do things was not only cool but also reinforcing of my own education." – Joe Lofland | Penn State University
Students will receive an education and travel award through an application process. View the learner criteria and requirements and how to apply.
Faculty can apply for an Irrigation E3 leader education and travel grant, based on availability. View the criteria and requirements and how to apply.