The MNLA is the 1,200 firm trade association recognized by the Minnesota 'Green Industries' as being at the forefront in promoting all aspects of the horticulture industry. This embraces a multitude of activities including:

• Providing Business & Horticulture Educational opportunities for our members.
• Providing industry input into various governmental agencies including the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Natural Resources.
• Promoting Professionalism on both industry & personal levels.

Since 1949, Irrigation Association® members worldwide have worked toward a shared vision - water conservation through efficient irrigation.

The IA, a 501(c)(6) non-profit business, promotes and supports the irrigation industry by:

• Providing a voice for the industry on public policy issues related to standards, conservation and water-use on local, national and international levels
• Acting as a source of technical and public policy information within the industry
• Raising awareness of the benefits of professional irrigation services
• Offering professional training and certification
• Uniting irrigation professionals, including irrigation equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers, irrigation system designers, contractors, educators, researchers, and technicians from the public and private sectors.