September 2026
September 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…
Insuring Commercial Fleets in the Age of Nuclear Verdicts
Ten years ago, if you ran a solid crew and kept your trucks in decent shape, insuring your fleet was fairly routine. A fender-bender was a fender-bender. That world is…
Landscaping customer retention starts long before renewal season
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the July 2026 print edition of Lawn & Landscape under the headline “Waiting until renewal season is not a retention strategy.” Recently, I…
Rooted in Service: From 4-H’er to Georgia Teacher of the Year
When Rachel Kinsaul walks into a classroom, she carries more than lesson plans and work books. She brings a lifetime shaped by caring adults, community service, and a love for…
Managing Organic Refuse: Options for Green Industry Professionals
Click Here for a Printable PDF of this Article. Reviewed by Bodie Pennisi, Extension Horticulturist Original manuscript by Gary L. Wade, Extension Horticulturist Department of Horticulture, The University of Georgia…
Fall armyworm: Biology and Management in Georgia Turfgrass
Written by Shimat V. Joseph August 18, 2024 Share on Facebook, opens in new window Share on X, opens in new window Share on LinkedIn The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda…
Fall flowering shrub care
Jane Beggs-Joles, Landscape Industry Outreach Manager at Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Fall is a great time to spruce up the spring landscape. While flowering shrubs don’t need a lot of maintenance,…
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