Membership categories
- Business, organization and individual memberships are available.
- Annual renewal date is one year from the date joined.
- An invoice will be sent in advance of renewal date.
- Member benefits vary by membership type. See "Benefits of membership" below.
Business & Organization memberships
- Open to the following businesses and organizations which are actively engaged in the green industry.
- Investments are based on annual gross sales revenue.
- Membership investment includes all employees; one vote per company in association matters.
- Annual renewal date is one year from the date joined.
- An invoice will be sent in advance of renewal date.
- Member benefits vary by membership type. See "Benefits of membership" below.
Industry segments |
Level |
Annual investment |
| Contractor Companies that provide planning, design, construction, installation, and/or maintenance | Contractor I – under $1 million annual sales revenue | $250 |
| Contractor II – between $1 - $2 million annual sales revenue | $350 | |
| Contractor III – between $2 - $5 million annual sales revenue | $525 | |
| Contractor IV – over $5 million annual sales revenue and national corporations | $875 | |
| Non-Profit Trade Associations | $250 | |
| Recreation/Government/Education & Research | Athletic fields, golf courses, sports organizations Educational and research institutions State, County and Municipal agencies Public and private parks |
$350 |
| Vendor, Grower/Nursery, Retail Garden Center, Landscape Supplier,
Sod producer Companies that produce and/or sell materials, products or services |
Vendor I – under $2 million annual sales revenue | $350 |
| Vendor II – between $2 million - $5 million annual sales revenue | $525 | |
| Vendor III – over $5 million annual sales revenue and national corporations | $875 |
Individual memberships
- This category of membership is ideal for one-person operations, or for an individual whose company is not a business member.
- Individual memberships are in the individual's name only, not the company name.
- NOTE: To be listed by company, included in the UAC website database, and receive discounted exhibitor and advertising fees, please join at the appropriate business-level membership above.
- Annual renewal date is one year from the date joined.
- An invoice will be sent in advance of renewal date.
- Individual memberships are non-voting in association matters.
- Member benefits vary by membership type. See "Benefits of membership" below.
Industry segments |
Qualifications |
Annual investment |
| Independent professional | Individual whose company or organization is not a UAC member. | $95 |
| Educator Student |
Proof of teaching/enrollment in an accredited landscape/horticulture/turf program required. | $40 |
| UGA Cooperative Extension personnel | Please contact the UAC office to apply. | Complimentary |
Benefits of membership
Member benefits |
Business |
Individual |
| Legislative and regulatory advocacy and representation | X | X |
| UAC Safety School training materials | X | |
| Company profile page on UAC website | X | |
| Inclusion in consumer-searchable "Find A Professional" database | X | |
| UAC Magazine - print and online versions, four issues annually (one printed copy per company) | X | |
| UAC Magazine – current online version only, four issues annually | X | |
| UAC Magazine – online archive of past issues | X | |
| Industry updates via email | X | X |
| UAC Safety Zone awards program | X | |
| UGA/UAC Turfgrass Pest Control Recommendations for Professionals Handbook | X | X |
| Marketing package, including framed membership certificate | X | |
| Membership certificate (unframed) | X | |
| UAC logo for marketing purposes | X | |
| Job postings on UAC website | X | |
| Event postings on UAC website | X | |
| Downloadable membership directory | X | |
| Participation in Georgia Landscape Pro consumer blog | X | |
| Serve on UAC committees | X | |
| Also available (additional fees apply) | ||
| Eligible for UAC workers comp and health benefits insurance programs | X | |
| UAC Georgia Landscape Awards (GALA) program | X | |
| Dinner meetings and other networking opportunities | X | X |
| UAC Magazine – print subscriptions for $35/year each | X | X |
| Advertising, sponsorship, and exhibit opportunities at member rate | X | |
| Discounted registration for UAC events | X | |
NOTE: The Georgia Urban Ag Council is a 501(c) 6 organization dedicated to professional education and services to the Urban Ag Industry in Georgia. Payments to UAC are not charitable contributions, but may be tax-deductible as business expenses. Please check with your tax advisor for clarification.