Six Insurance Questions Every Green Industry Business Should Be Asking
Practical insights from Alex Kops, Commercial Insurance Consultant at Snellings Walters Insurance is one of the largest budget items for green industry companies, yet many leaders feel unsure about how to shop coverage effectively or where hidden risks may be hiding. To help UAC members gain clarity, we asked commercial consultant Alex Kops to…
Read MoreWhere Innovation Takes Root: The Vision Behind the UGA Grand Farm
By Nick T. Place, Dean and Director, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences In Georgia, agriculture has always been more than an industry. It is a way of life, an economic engine, and the foundation of our communities. For generations, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has…
Read MoreExecutive Director Message
Happy New Year! Feedback from our members reveals a strong collective desire to move past 2025 and dive into the new year. In Georgia, the greater agriculture industry is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and specific to our industry, dealt a staggering $450 million blow to the sod and ornamental horticulture sectors.…
Read MoreStakes Are High for the 2026 Legislative Session
It bears repeating that while the Georgia General Assembly always convenes on the second Monday of January, just about everything else is a moving target. No two sessions are ever the same, which is precisely why the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council is proud to stay personally engaged with lawmakers on your behalf, both during the…
Read MoreNot Just Another Lawn Service: Why Differentiation is Everything in Landscaping
Landscaping is a tough, crowded space. Everyone has a mower, a truck, and a price. What most companies do not have is a clear, confident brand that shows why they are different and worth more than the lowest bid. Strategic branding is how you move out of the price war and into value-based selling. It…
Read MoreWhat did you miss? Cultivation Brewery
Social/Networking Event Cultivation Brewery |. Norcross GA August 26, 2025
Read More20th anniversary
As we celebrate Mary Kay Woodworth’s 20th anniversary as Executive Director of first MALTA and now Georgia UAC, members of the industry share their thoughts on the impact she has had. “It is hard to believe that we are celebrating your 20th anniversary with our industry. I still remember the first meeting Bret Bowlin and…
Read MoreCan employees say whatever they want?
“I can do what I want!” “You’re not the boss of my mind!” “I have a First Amendment right to say whatever I want!” Whether from a precocious preteen or a challenging subordinate, the last of these exclamations can challenge even an experienced parent or supervisor. Fortunately for you (and me), this isn’t a parenting…
Read MoreThank you to our GrowPAC donors!
Georgia Urban Ag Council members strengthen their collective voice through Georgia GrowPAC, launched in July 2024. Thank you to the following donors: 5 STAR: Pike Creek Turf LLC The Turfgrass Group 4 STAR: Tony Gibson HighGrove Partners Stephen Johnson, Bartlett Tree Experts 3 STAR: King Green McIntyre Turf Farm Sodmasters Sugar Hill Outdoors Sumter Sod…
Read MoreJorge named Woman Leader of the Year
Meet Jennifer Jorge, the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year. Jennifer Jorge, president and partner at King Green, based in Gainesville, Georgia, is a powerhouse leader and is committed to advancing the industry. Her vocal advocacy for women in a predominantly male field earned her the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year award from the…
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