Pollinator conservation and citizen science

Pollinator conservation and citizen science

ByBethany HarrisJuly 22, 20256 min read

Photo above: Several primary plant selections include Rudbeckia (left), Glossy Abelia, Asters (right), and Coreopsis species. Selecting the right plants. Let’s talk about pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscape.…

UAC member survey – Summer 2025

UAC member survey – Summer 2025

ByBryan TolarJuly 15, 20252 min read

UAC works closely with Tolar Capitol Partners, monitoring and reporting weekly during each legislative session through Capitol Connection updates. These e-newsletters also include short surveys to “take the pulse” of…

William S. Pharr

William S. Pharr

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilJuly 15, 20254 min read

A friend to the industry is remembered by the Georgia UAC Board of Directors along with former MALTA and UAC board members. Will Pharr passed away peacefully in his sleep…

2025 Sod Producers Report

2025 Sod Producers Report

ByClint WaltzJuly 14, 20259 min read

The Georgia Urban Ag Council conducted their 30th survey of Georgia sod producers. The purpose of the survey was to determine the status of inventory levels and projected price changes…

GrowPAC

GrowPAC

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilJuly 14, 20252 min read

Georgia Urban Agriculture Council’s  Political Action Committee Initiative “Together We Grow” There is much our members have done individually to support elected leaders, and we want to build on this…

Vines joins UGA Crop & Soil Sciences

Vines joins UGA Crop & Soil Sciences

ByGeorgia Urban Ag CouncilJuly 14, 20252 min read

Dr. Phillip Vines is an Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Breeding in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, based on the Griffin Campus. He is…