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.

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