美国灌排协会和佛罗里达州的灌溉协会宣布将在11月2-6日佛罗里达州的奥兰多联合举办一个全新的、具有创造性的灌溉展和教育工作会议。这两个组织的代表们定期开会，制定了一定的活动规划来迎接这次在佛罗里达州举办灌溉展的挑战。北佛罗里达州灌溉设备兼2012年的FIS总裁MattEaton说：“我们很高兴荣幸能参与这次活动，并插入一些具有地方特色的传统产品。”
    在IA展览咨询委员会工作的FIS的志愿者围绕着这次为期两天的展会正在筹划着独特的方案。他们计划除了IA的传统课程外，会在灌溉实践改革创新方面提供更多的研讨会，并提供信贷到继续教育单位。此外，他们会推动农业和园林学校的学生将灌溉行业作为职业发展之路。
    IA执行主任DeborahHamlin说：“这是如此重要，包括当地的灌溉社区会接触灌溉展等活动的策划和执行，并提供专业知识，这是无价的，对我们来说是双赢的结果。
IA和FIS代表们还将寻求其他国家和地区协会一起加入IA的“促销合作伙伴”计划，加盟的合作伙伴可以通过免费通行证推广此次灌溉展来赚取一部分利润。“我们有这么多的园林和农业社区，我们会确保每一个相关的组织有机会参与。”
    Hamlin继续说道，“IA已经开始让其在德克萨斯州的分支机构协助举办2013年在Austin的灌溉展。
2012年灌溉展将在11月4日-5举办;教育会议将于11月2-6举行。展位还在招商中，如果您想参展，可以通过电子邮件联系NancyCoursen,有关灌溉展的具体事宜和其它最新信息将在三月上旬公布在灌溉展网站上。
IA and Florida Irrigation Society Collaborate on 2012 Irrigation ShowThe Irrigation Association and the Florida Irrigation Society are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver a fresh and innovative Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Nov. 2 to 6, in Orlando, Fla. Representatives from both organizations have been meeting regularly to develop programming and activities that embrace Florida's unique irrigation challenges. "We are pleased to be a part of this great event and to insert some local flavor into its traditional offerings," said Matt Eaton of North Florida Irrigation Equipment and 2012 FIS president.
Working in concert with IA's Expo Advisory Committee, FIS volunteers are helping to build a unique program around the new two-day show. Plans are underway to offer more seminars on innovations in irrigation practices, in addition to IA’s traditional howto classes. All will offer credit for continuing education units. In addition, there will be a special push to bring in students from both the agriculture and landscape schools, promoting irrigation as a career path.
"Its so important to include the local irrigation community in the planning and execution of an event like the Irrigation Show. They have the contacts and expertise that are invaluable to us," says IA Executive Director Deborah Hamlin. "It’s a win-win for both organizations."
IA and FIS representatives will also be seeking other state and regional associations to take part in IA's "promotional partner" program, where free passes can be earned for promotion of the Irrigation Show. "We have so much to offer both the landscape and agriculture community, and our job is to make sure that every related organization has the opportunity to participate."
Hamlin added that IA is already looking to IA's Texas affiliates to help with the 2013 Irrigation Show planning in Austin.
The 2012 Irrigation Show will take place Nov. 4 – 5; the Education Conference will be held Nov. 2 – 6. Booth contracts are still being accepted. If you'd like to exhibit, e-mail Nancy Coursen.
Updated information on the Irrigation Show schedule and events will be available in early March on the show's web site.