2026 August

UAC networking + education dinners

Save the Date: Protect Your Growth & Build a Business Built to Sell

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilJuly 31, 20264 min read

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 29, 2026! As your landscape, turfgrass, or horticulture  industry business expands, your revenue isn’t the only thing increasing-your legal exposure is scaling right alongside…

Why Smarter Height Adjustment Matters in Professional Mowing

Why Smarter Height Adjustment Matters in Professional Mowing

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilJuly 30, 20264 min read

In professional mowing, cutting height is not a one-time setup decision. It is something that often needs to change as conditions change, sometimes from site to site, sometimes within the…

Georgia Urban Ag Council

What is urban agriculture? Where communities, cities and nature grow together

ByEmily CabreraJuly 30, 20262 min read

As Georgia grows, so does the way we think about agriculture. What was once farmland becomes neighborhoods. Small towns expand into cities. And with that growth comes new questions about…

Georgia’s Urban Agriculture Industry Can’t Wait

Georgia’s Urban Agriculture Industry Can’t Wait

ByMary Kay WoodworthJuly 30, 20265 min read

By Mary Kay Woodworth, Executive Director, Georgia Urban Ag Council Last month, the Georgia Urban Ag Council joined FWD.us and a group of business leaders for a conversation about one…

The 95% Rule: Why Your Best Employees Deserve More of Your Attention

The 95% Rule: Why Your Best Employees Deserve More of Your Attention

ByTodd StantonJuly 30, 20265 min read

There’s a version of the Serenity Prayer that most HR professionals understand – not because they’ve memorized it, but because they live it, and even if they can’t articulate it,…

Super-Sod Broadens Lawn & Landscape Portfolio with Edge Right and Lewis Bamboo Acquisition

Super-Sod Broadens Lawn & Landscape Portfolio with Edge Right and Lewis Bamboo Acquisition

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilJuly 30, 20264 min read

Charleston, SC – July 16, 2026 – Super-Sod® announced it acquired Edge Right, an innovative manufacturer of premium steel landscape edging and outdoor landscape products. The acquisition officially closed on…

August 2026 Executive Director Message

August 2026 Executive Director Message

ByMary Kay WoodworthJuly 30, 20262 min read

Dear UAC Members and Partners, It’s been a busy summer for our industry, and I want to share what’s ahead as we head into fall – from events and advocacy…