Center For Irrigation Technology

Our Mission:

The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) is built on a foundation of innovation and technology transfer, with a focus on testing, applied research, and entrepreneurship. Since 1980, CIT staff have worked with the public and private sectors to advance irrigation, water, and energy technologies and management practices. Laboratory and field testing provide impartial, third-party data that are instrumental in improving product and system performance.

About Us

August 2026: Working Together to Advance Ag Tech

Innovation in agriculture doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes collaboration between researchers, industry, entrepreneurs, growers, and organizations with the resources and expertise to turn ideas into practical solutions. At Fresno State, the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) and the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center work alongside one another to support innovation in the Central Valley. While CIT focuses on irrigation research, testing, and technology evaluation, the WET Center helps entrepreneurs and emerging companies access resources, expertise, mentorship, and connections that can help bring new technologies to market.