September 2026
June 2026 Executive Director Message
Dear UAC Members, As we look toward the future of the Georgia Urban Ag Council, I am thrilled to introduce a significant milestone in our communication strategy: our new bi-annual magazine, Industry Insights. This publication is designed to be more than just a newsletter; it is a dedicated resource to provide you with news, legislative…
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,…
Super-Sod Broadens Lawn & Landscape Portfolio with Edge Right and Lewis Bamboo Acquisition
Charleston, SC – July 16, 2026 – Super-Sod® announced it acquired Edge Right, an innovative manufacturer of premium steel landscape edging and outdoor landscape products. The acquisition officially closed on…
The Spartan Science Behind the World Cup
Michigan State University researchers are helping engineer the playing surfaces for soccer’s biggest tournament Read more about the Michigan State Turfgrass program here. When John “Trey” Rogers III wakes up…
Ouch! What just bit me?
UGA entomologist Elmer Gray gives tips on identifying Georgia’s stinging and biting insects and explains what you can do about them. As temperatures warm up and summer approaches,…
The Future of Runoff: Inside the New Green Stormwater Infrastructure Demo Site at UGA Griffin
As growers, landscape contractors, and suppliers, you know that stormwater management is no longer just a checkbox on a site plan-it is a critical driver of modern landscape design. Clients…
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