May 2026
Executive Director Message
Happy New Year! Feedback from our members reveals a strong collective desire to move past 2025 and dive into the new year. In Georgia, the greater agriculture industry is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and specific to our industry, dealt a staggering $450 million blow to the sod and ornamental horticulture sectors.…
When Growth Breaks Your Brand: The Hidden Risk of Outgrowing Your Identity
By Kriston Sellier, President of id8 Many landscaping companies do not stall because demand disappears. Growth slows when the business evolves faster than the brand. A company that began as…
Managing rainwater: slow it down, spread it out, soak it in
“The most destructive force in the world is the raindrop!” While applying for an Erosion Sediment Control Certification, the instructor started with that statement. Apparently, lots of folks agree… “While…
Why Landscape Companies Lose Profitable Jobs
Why Landscape Companies Lose Profitable Jobs (Even When They Have the Best Design) By: Amy Sulka, Sandler Training Who here has ever been in a proposal meeting with a…
Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame inducts leader in horticultural science
The Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame recently inducted a distinguished leader whose career profoundly shaped agriculture, education and industry in Georgia and beyond: longtime University of Georgia researcher, professor, and…
New 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report Is an Essential Resource for Agriculture Stakeholders
Produced by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), the interactive 2026 Georgia Ag Impact Report provides research-backed insights into the value and reach of Georgia…
Right tree, right place: Are we learning from our mistakes?
I recently attended and passed a Prescription Pruning Qualification course in Fort Myers, Florida. This class is conducted by the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and…
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