Anne Blankenbiller

3 weeks ago | irrigationandlighting.org | Anne Blankenbiller

The irrigation industry is at a pivotal juncture, with workforce challenges becoming increasingly complex. To thrive in this environment, businesses must excel at attracting, retaining and cultivating top talent. Our Keys to Workforce Success series dives into actionable strategies for overcoming these challenges, with each article focusing on a critical aspect of workforce development.

1 month ago | journalstar.com | Anne Blankenbiller

Pati Longoria endured surgery and an entire year of chemotherapy to beat her stage 3 colon cancer while still regularly teaching kickboxing classes and taking care of her family. But, she cringes at being called courageous. Instead, Longoria thinks about the family and friends who supported her during a time she needed it the most. Longoria is the recipient of the 2016 Girls and Women in Sports and Fitness Andrea Kabourek Courage Award.

Jan 7, 2025 | irrigationandlighting.org | Anne Blankenbiller

This year’s results further illustrate how irrigation contractors are engaging with the market, how they’re developing their companies and how they’re looking to the future for potential. Tracking these data year over year shows a respondent group that is representative of the industry, facing issues surrounding an aging knowledge base, increasing water scarcity and, as has been a keystone of every outlook survey since 2018, issues surrounding labor.

Dec 10, 2024 | landscapearchitect.com | Anne Blankenbiller

The Irrigation Association (IA) is the leading organization of irrigation professionals, serving as the recognized authority in efficient irrigation: promoting innovation, supporting industry growth and sustainability, engaging decision-makers, and serving as the leading, credible, and unifying voice and advocate for the industry. Caption: IA members meet with Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona.

Dec 8, 2024 | irrigationandlighting.org | Anne Blankenbiller

The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors, a group responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and advancing the irrigation industry.