September 2026
20th anniversary
As we celebrate Mary Kay Woodworth’s 20th anniversary as Executive Director of first MALTA and now Georgia UAC, members of the industry share their thoughts on the impact she has…
Can employees say whatever they want?
“I can do what I want!” “You’re not the boss of my mind!” “I have a First Amendment right to say whatever I want!” Whether from a precocious preteen or…
Thank you to our GrowPAC donors!
Georgia Urban Ag Council members strengthen their collective voice through Georgia GrowPAC, launched in July 2024. Thank you to the following donors: 5 STAR: Pike Creek Turf LLC The Turfgrass…
Jorge named Woman Leader of the Year
Meet Jennifer Jorge, the 2025 Woman Leader of the Year. Jennifer Jorge, president and partner at King Green, based in Gainesville, Georgia, is a powerhouse leader and is committed to…
SkillsUSA sparks student interest
Growing the talent pipeline. Multiple industry members gathered to support the NALP Foundation’s workforce development efforts at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. SkillsUSA empowers middle school,…
One Big, Beautiful Bill Act
The bill offers tax breaks that can benefit small-business owners – but it may have additional impacts that aren’t so favorable. The “big, beautiful bill” (BBB), passed on July 4,…
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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