October 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…
Growing the Next Generation Starts With Awareness
Previously published in the September 2026 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. “I had no idea horticulture offered so many different careers.” It wasn’t a student who said that. It was…
Georgia Politics: Winds of Change are Coming
Policy Pulse: Winds of Change are Coming Georgia politics has changed considerably in recent years, but the success of our state economy continues to be consistent…very few other states can…
Knowing when it’s time to part ways with a difficult landscaping customer
By Kim Lux, Senior Editor, Lawn & Landscape | Listen to article Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the July 2026 print edition of Lawn & Landscape under the…
From the Field to the Feed: The Power of Authentic Marketing
In the age of AI, where customers are continually questioning what’s real and what’s fake, authenticity is invaluable for your branding. One way to increase the genuine representation of your…
Save the Date: Latino Landscape Contractor Business Summit
Save the Date: Latino Landscape Contractor Business Summit Empowering Urban Ag Industry Entrepreneurs Mark your calendars for an evening of growth, connection, and actionable insights at the Latino Landscape…
How Smart Landscape Companies Are Using AI
Many landscape companies use AI as a writing tool. The smarter companies are moving past that. As a green-industry consulting firm working currently with more than 100 landscape firms, we…
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