August 2026
August 2026 Executive Director Message
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 to workforce development. 🗓 UPCOMING EVENTS We have a full slate of events coming up: August 5 – UGA Turfgrass Research Field Day Attendee…
Trade School | A Pathway Beyond the Four-Year Tradition
For many, the idea of deviating from the typical college route is terrifying, but a growing number of high school seniors are taking those alternative paths. In fact, choosing trade…
Growing Together: The Rise of Georgia’s Cut Flower Industry
The recent Cut Flower Grower Symposium brought together growers and floral pros from across the region (and beyond). The event was presented by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Department…
Save the Date: Protect Your Growth & Build a Business Built to Sell
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
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…
What is urban agriculture? Where communities, cities and nature grow together
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…
The 95% Rule: Why Your Best Employees Deserve More of Your Attention
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,…
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American Hort | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Georgia Arborist Association | Georgia Association of Water Professionals | Georgia Tree Council | Georgia Water Alliance | Georgia Water Wise Council | National Association of Landscape Professionals | National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture | Nursery and Landscape Association Executives | RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) | Seasonal Employment Alliance | Snellings Walters Insurance Agency | Tolar Capitol Partners | University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture | University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences