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.

"The Urban Ag Council keeps me updated on what’s happening at the Georgia Capitol, what bills I need to support, how I can support them. If you're interested in joining this organization I would say go ahead and sign up. It’s going to pay off two times, five times your investment."

Jud Griggs, Consultant, Harvest Landscape Business Consulting Group

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.

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