Greenline, September 2012 by FNGLA

September 2012 | Volume 33, Issue 9

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR FNGLA MEMBERS. DIGITAL MONTHLY ISSUE LOCATED AT HTTP://GREENLINE.FNGLA.ORG

The Landscape Show: It’s Almost Show Time! FNGLA’s big event, The Landscape Show, takes place September 27-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This annual industry event brings together 7,000 nursery and landscape professionals from across the Southeast to do business, take part in exceptional education, exchange ideas and information and discover the newest plants and products our industry has to offer. “We’re very excited about The Landscape Show this year,” noted Ty Strode, chairman of the show and Director of Marketing for Agri-Starts, Inc. “There is a renewed energy within the industry and The Landscape Show is the ideal place to recharge your business.” With more than 400 companies exhibiting at The Landscape Show, this will be the most convenient and efficient venue to see the best selection of plants and products available in the industry right now. Several exhibitors are offering Show-Only specials which add even more incentive to buy at The Landscape Show (TLS). These specials can be found at: http://www.fngla.org/thelandscapeshow/showspecials.aspx. Adding to The Landscape Show convenience factor, the TLS Knowledge College (formerly known as the FNGLA Short Course) offers 25 exceptional professional educational sessions and speakers with Saturday’s programs concentrating

on topics which earn industry CEUs. In addition, complimentary show-floor demonstrations offer quick tips and ideas throughout each day of the TLS. Industry professionals can take advantage of having both education and vendors all in one location. The Landscape Show gets you focused on business as Dr. Charlie Hall, nationally recognized industry economist from Texas A & M, provides his take on the U.S. economy and specifics related to Florida’s nursery and landscape industry. Dr. Hall offers valuable economic and business information in easy-to-apply terms, explaining market data, trends and available industry opportunities. This is a complimentary session for everyone with a TLS badge. Connecting and networking is an important benefit of attending The Landscape Show. While people meet and interact throughout the show and in a variety of settings, a favorite networking spot is The Landscape Show Opening Day Reception. It takes place Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. pool side at the (Con’t page 2)

SEPTEMBER 27 - 29 2012

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Wes Parrish FNGLA 2012-2013 President

My daughter, Jennifer, and her fiancé, Tyler, are really into the extreme races that are so popular these days. One of their first competitions was Muddy Buddy. These strenuous races involve running, cycling, and obstacles with a big mud pit as the finale. Not only do racers need to be in good shape, but they have pretty hefty entrance fees as well. Muddy Buddy is not the only option either. They have a lot of competition. There is also Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, Savage Race and Spartan Race to name a few. Obstacles include cargo nets, fire pits, running through shocking wires, and other crazy stuff. These races are popular. One has to ask oneself, why do they do this? I can’t help but compare our industry’s last few years to these races. We are all working harder than we have in decades and for less than we have for decades. When we perceive a bright spot, it is often followed on its heels with a new impediment to sustained success. Business these days seems similar to these races. I personally come home often looking like the end of my day was spent in a mud pit. And, I know I usually feel like I have been put through the wringer. Often I find myself thinking I am getting too old for this. Escalating costs and labor issues have been our wall climb. Lack of business and declining prices are our bike ride through sand. The length of the downturn makes us feel like we’ve been running a marathon. We ask ourselves, why are we doing this? Then it hits us, the reasons we picked this industry still exist. We enjoy the outdoors. We love our fellow industry members. And, we take satisfaction from growing things of beauty and having them incorporated into beautiful landscapes. I know that the motivation for races like Muddy Buddy is the exhilaration and sense of accomplishment upon completion. I also know as we come out of these trying times, we too will experience the same thrills as these mudcovered racers. Challenges? We are ready to ride and climb through them! Wes Parrish

(from page 1) Rosen Plaza Hotel. New this year at The Landscape Show is a Young Professionals event -- “Tapped In.” This networking hour will be held at The Pub in Pointe Orlando on Friday, September 28, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. It’s an opportunity for Gen X and Y industry members to make new connections with others who are in the early years of their careers. An event for an even younger crowd is the FNGLA Career Fair. Hosted annually at The Landscape Show, the FNGLA Career Fair attracts up to 500 high school and college students from across the state. Students are informed in fun and interactive ways about the various career opportunities in the nursery and landscape industry. There’s no better place for networking than a beautiful, yet challenging, golf course and that’s just what the Landscape Show/SHARE Golf Tournament offers. To be held at Marriott’s Grande Pines Golf Club on Wednesday, Sept. 26, this very popular event is sponsored by FNGLA’s Allied Division which has raised nearly $165,000 for the UF Foundation/SHARE since it began in 1994. Other industry groups meeting at The Landscape Show include the Florida Irrigation Society; Florida Association of Native Nurseries; Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida; National Association of Professional Women in Landscape; and, the Wedgworth Leadership Institute Alumni. Take advantage of all The Landscape Show has to offer! Register by September 10th for the lowest prices on trade show admission and the TLS Knowledge College. Register for TLS and make hotel reservations online at www. thelandscapeshow.org. See you at the show: September 27-29!

FNGLA HAPPENINGS The Landscape Show’s Mobile Web App is Here! Don’t waste show-floor time looking for your vendors: Pre-plan your time with The Landscape Show’s handy mobile/web app! Scan the QR bar code below to access the app from any smart phone that has a QR or barcode scanner. Once your phone has connected, “register” and then navigate through the top tabs: MyAgenda, Directory, Schedule, Education; and, Plants & Products to see show happenings, events and participants. Using the bright green button you can “Add to MyAgenda” and build your customized trade show experience. Find exhibitors through the “directory” and the “plants & products” buttons. The data return includes a handy show floor thumbnail pointing to each exhibitor’s location within the show. There’s also an easy “email me my agenda” button, located near the bottom of the “MyAgenda” tab for your use. And before you close the site, remember to “bookmark” it for easy return. Prefer to plan ahead using your desktop? No problem! Access the mobile site from any web-enabled computer at: http://www.fngla.org/thelandscapeshow/gomobile.aspx. At the show, look for booth award winners and special daily announcements using The Landscape Show’s mobile/web app! Special thanks to FNGLA’s Interact! Aligned Service Provider PlantANT for developing this hip, super-cool technology to help advance FNGLA & The Landscape Show!

FNGLAHAPPENINGS HAPPENINGS FNGLA FNGLA Landscape Award Winners Announced! FNGLA is very excited to announce the winners of FNGLA’s 2012 Landscape Awards. Showcasing Florida professionalism and plants, these landscape projects were selected by a panel of jurists as exceptional from among all of the entries submitted. These prestigious FNGLA Landscape Awards will be presented to the projects’ owners, landscape contractors and architects on Friday, September 28th at 3pm at the Demonstration Stage in the center floor of The Landscape Show, Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The award-winning landscape projects are: MAINTENANCE/ THEME PARK Project: Aquatica Landscape Maintenance Landscape Contractor: Aquatica Orlando Horticulture Department, Orlando, FL

Landscape Contractor: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Horticulture Department, Jacksonville, FL Landscape Architect: Terra Design Studios, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA

MAINTENANCE/ INTERIOR PROJECT Project: Atrium, Bank of Canada Landscape Contractor: CS BMS Garden Unit, Ottawa, Ontario

New Installation/ Special Project Project: Jacqueline Fiske Garden of Hope Landscape Contractor: Greg Duchene Landscape and Maintenance, Stuart, FL Landscape Architect: Connie Roy-Fisher, Studio Sprout, Inc., Jupiter, FL

RENOVATION – REDESIGN/ THEME PARK Project: The Coral Reef in Sea World’s Sea Garden Landscape Contractor: SeaWorld Orlando Horticulture Department, Orlando, FL Landscape Architect: SeaWorld Orlando Horticulture Department and Lucina Selva Project: LEGOLAND Florida Landscape Contractor: ValleyCrest Land Development/ Ron Claassen, Orlando, FL Landscape Architect: ValleyCrest Design Group & Morris Terra, Orlando, FL RENOVATION – REDESIGN/ SPECIAL PROJECT Project: Woodfield Herb and Vegetable Garden Landscape Contractor: Woodfield Landscape Department, Boca Raton, FL Landscape Architect: Brandon Balch, Boca Raton, FL NEW INSTALLATION/ INSTITUTIONAL - PUBLIC Project: Asian Bamboo Garden at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

NEW INSTALLATION/ RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Project: The Bridges Landscape Contractor: Sunflower Landscaping and Maintenance, Delray Beach, FL Landscape Architect: Krent Wieland Design, Inc., Delray Beach, FL NEW INSTALLATION/ RESIDENTIAL SINGLEFAMILY Project: Corr Residence Landscape Contractor: Hayslip Landscape, Ft. Pierce, FL Landscape Architect: Sam Comer Hayslip Landscape FCLD, Ft. Pierce, FL Project: Turtle Beach Manor Landscape Contractor: Boynton Landscape Company, West Palm Beach, FL Landscape Architect: Jeff Blakely, ASLA, Landscape Architect, Lake Park, FL

FNGLA HAPPENINGS The Landscape Show’s Education Sessions Offer Great Insight! It’s show time for ideas and we know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve jampacked the TLS Knowledge College with high-quality, memorable sessions. With its three tracks (or theatres) of speakers, the TLS Knowledge College kicks off with a pre-show tour on Wednesday and features in-depth education sessions which run concurrently Thursday through Saturday. Shorter and no-cost, how-to sessions are held each day of the show from the Demonstration Stage near the show’s center. Knowledge College sessions are priced to meet your budget, either as a full package ($330), or by the day ($125 or $99, depending upon the day). Prices increase after the September 10 pre-registration deadline, so register now for best pricing. And if you’re looking for industry CEUs–we can help! CEUs are given for all educational sessions: FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) and FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor, Technician & Designer (FCLC, FCLT, FCLD). TLS Knowledge College CEUs have also been applied for for the Restricted Use Pesticide Applicator Licenses (FDACS) and for Landscape Architects. For more details, visit the TLS Knowledge College online at: http://www.fngla.org/thelandscapeshow/shortcourse.aspx and see the demonstration area’s schedule at: http://www.fngla.org/thelandscapeshow/demonstrations.aspx.

FNGLA HAPPENINGS

The 2012 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference Approaches: September 9 - 11! Back by popular demand, the Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference will be held on September 9-11, 2012 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL. Come with your pencils sharpened and be ready to fine-tune your financial skills, securing the future of your business!

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Positioning Your Business for the Global Agriculture Economy Estate and Succession Planning Tax Tips and Traps Agriculture Economic Outlook Marketing Florida Agriculture Products in a Global Market

This educational conference is an intense skill-building program designed with lots of networking opportunities to help specialty crop commodity producers understand and overcome economic challenges within their businesses. Whether you are looking to develop an estate plan, learn the latest on tax planning or maybe you want to discover the difference between cash accounting and accrual accounting-- this is your program! This two-day program will feature national leaders from the financial arena at a very affordable price of just $219 per person or regsiter two or more individuals from the same company for a discounted rate. For more information about the conference, visit www.fafmc.org, email Linda Reindl at lreindl@fngla.org, or call FNGLA at 800.375.3642.

as balance sheets; income statements and cash flow projections. operating decisions on financial performance.

decisions through estate planning and succession planning; tax strategies; economic forecasts.

STRENGTHEN financial risk management skills.

https://www.fngla.org/events/financial/ registration.aspx

Learn More: http://www.FAFMC.org

FNGLA HAPPENINGS THE 2012 FLORIDA AGRICULTURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IS SPONSORED BY:

Your Exhibitor Resource for The Landscape Show: MyBooth.org! Whether you’re planning last minute for The Landscape Show or getting a jump on TPIE, MyBooth.org is your onestop-shop for all things FNGLA trade show related. For The Landscape Show, don’t waste another day! Preparing for the premier landscape and horticulture event in the Southeast has never been easier: Log in now for best exposure or, for paid opportunities, contact Clay Archey, FNGLA’s Business Development Manager. He can make recommendations and customize your trade show exposure. No-Cost and Low-Cost Promotional Opportunities for show exhibitors include: • FREE: Exhibitor “Show Special” listing • FREE: Exhibitor VIP Certificates • FREE: Exhibitor “Open House” Listing • FREE: Show Promotional Postcards • $110: Logo Package (website, directory and Mobile Web/App) Each item was designed to simplify your promotion efforts, showcase your business and draw more buyers to the show! And, don’t forget this year’s “Show Specials” competition where, via your entry on MyBooth, you can win a free 10’x10’ space in the 2013 The Landscape Show by submitting your own show special. Go to http://mybooth.org to submit your information. We’re looking forward to The Landscape Show, 2012: Where You Are the Star!

FNGLA HAPPENINGS FNGLA Hosts Event to Examine Florida’s DOT Program Held August 20 at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, FNGLA brought 120 landscape professionals and government officials from all corners of the state together for Growing Florida’s Roads: Strategies for Improving Landscapes. It was a unique, in-depth, nuts and bolts overview of the multi-million dollar Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Landscaping program. With Florida state law directs at least 1 1/2% of all state road construction costs must go towards landscaping, attendees were given insight into the program’s intentions & operations and were privy to much information about the program’s projected future path. Presenters included DOT professionals as well as several industry landscape professionals who have experience working with the FDOT program. Panel discussion on “Successfully Designing, Constructing & Maintaining State Road Landscape Projects: (L) Joseph Kunkel (Orange County Department of Public Works, Orlando); Robert Cotleur (Cotleur-Hearing, Jupiter); Alberto Arazoza (Arazoza Brothers Corp., Princeton); and, David Sadler (FDOT Office of Construction, Tallahassee).

FNGLA-PAC Annual Meeting to be held

Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Room W231C | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando in conjunction with The Landscape Show

INDUSTRY NEWS Celebrate National Indoor Plant Week: September 16 -22! spaces and improve productivity in offices where we spend most of our day. We like to say that the ‘oxygen arrives when the plants do,” said event founder Mark Martin (Interior Tropical Gardens, Chicago).

Established to promote and increase public awareness of the importance of live plants in interior spaces, National Indoor Plant Week is a week-long celebration of interior plants. While not an official commemorative week, organizers hope to bring attention to the industry and promote the personal and environmental benefits of indoor plants. “Research indicates that certain varieties help purify interior

Interiorscape businesses, growers, garden centers and anyone with an interest in helping to promote the week and the benefits of houseplants are encouraged to participate by spreading the benefits. For more details on National Indoor Plant Week, visit: http://www.nationalindoorplantweek.com. Access FNGLA’s Consumer Marketing piece commonly referred to as Think Green, Live Green where you can request back order copies : http://www.fngla.org/green.

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INDUSTRY NEWS National Floriculture Leader Ecke Ranch Sold Following the industry trend of many mergers and acquisitions, California based Ecke Ranch-- the nation’s leader in Poinsettias-- recently sold to Dutchbased Agribio Group, owners of a number of breeding and propagation companies including Fides Oro. For almost 100 years, Ecke Ranch has led the horticulture industry in the breeding and distribution of poinsettias. Ecke Ranch is a worldwide leader in the breeding and development of flowering plants and is one of the top 5 growers in the US, based on greenhouse area managed by the company.

Attend the Farm Roads to Urban Intersections: Ag Institute of Florida Workshop You can’t drive a tractor down a city street. Or can you? Through social media such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter, you can drive a tractor, herd cows, share harvest updates and talk about hot news topics on even the busiest urban streets, anywhere in the world. Social media opens doors and sparks discussions that give us the opportunity to share our perspective on what we do, why we do it, and the values that keep us doing it year after year. But how do you know which road to take? Which vehicle is right for you or your company? And how do you avoid getting lost along the way? On October 10 in Lake Buena Vista, attend the Farm Roads to Urban Intersections, a workshop exploring social media avenues from planning your trip to “are we there yet?” Guest speakers will focus on social media options, strategies for using these tools effectively for businesses and organizations, and how to connect with non-agriculture audiences.

Ecke will maintain its brand name after the acquisition. And while Paul Ecke, the CEO will be leaving the business after nearly 25 years to work in the family’s real estate business, the rest of management and breeders will remain with the company.

This workshop is for: • Companies or individuals who feel stuck in their social media efforts • Communications professionals who want to use social tools more effectively • Those who wants to better understand how social media shapes how people view agriculture

A statement from Ecke says for the 2012-13 sales season, sales and marketing programs will remain as published and Ecke will continue with a “business as usual” approach to support brokers and customers.

This event includes the Agriculture Institute of Florida’s 2012 Annual Meeting and luncheon and is sponsored by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Farm Credit and the Florida Sod Growers Cooperative.

For more details on Ecke Ranch and the sale, visit: http://www.ecke.com.

Membership in the Ag Institute of Florida is open to companies, organizations, and individuals who are interested in Florida agriculture and communicating more effectively about the industry. For details on joining, go to: http://www.aiflorida.org/sub.asp?PageID=6.

INDUSTRY NEWS Identify Citrus Disease with New iPhone App A new iPhone application, available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will help homeowners identify and report possible citrus pests and diseases. The free application, called “Save our Citrus” is available at the iTunes Application store. The USDA is currently in the process of building an application platform compatible with Android smart phones. The application is part of an ongoing effort by USDA and the citrus industry to partner with residential citrus tree owners to combat the spread of the invasive insect Asian citrus psyllid and the deadly citrus disease it caries, huanglongbing. Once the application is downloaded, the homeowner can set up a profile complete with GPS coordinates and upload pictures of their own citrus trees and compare it to pictures of infected trees. The application also allows the homeowner to report suspicious insects and tree symptoms. There is also a link to the Save Our Citrus Website and YouTube channel where the homeowner can find out more about invasive pests and diseases. Today, one or more of these diseases threatens every acre of citrus in America, from Florida to California. In 2012, states impacted by one or more of these diseases include California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Hawaii. Beyond the 50 states, the threat to fruits also extends to several American territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With the rapid spread of citrus diseases, USDA realized the need to engage residential citrus growers and request their help to keep an eye out for citrus diseases in backyards, orchards, groves and everywhere the diseases pose a threat. Under USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service, APHIS has announced several program improvements. Investing in technology, such as the Save Our Citrus app, has allowed APHIS to modernize and improve its customer service and make better use of available resources. Improvements to technology and customer service will help to create more timely, predictable and higherquality products. Visit the app page on the Save Our Citrus site for a free download on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch mobile devices. To learn more: visit http://www. SaveOurCitrus.org.

CERTIFICATIONS

Orlando Hosts Both Landscape Technician Certifications FNGLA’s Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT-Installation) and Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) program have returned to Central Florida. Applications are now being accepted for the following exams:

FCLMT – October 20th – SeaWorld Horticulture, Orlando FNGLA’s newest test site hosts another FCLMT exam at its horticulture offices in fall 2012. With outstanding support from SeaWorld staff, this site is centrally located and a perfect venue for the landscape maintenance exam. Deadline to apply is Monday, October 1st.

FCLT – November 10th – SeaWorld Horticulture, Orlando SeaWorld has opened its horticulture complex to FNGLA once again, this time for the FCLT installation exam. FCLT is the pre-requisite for FNGLA’s Certified Landscape Contractor (FCLC) certification, which is recognized by several agencies as a requirement to bid on government jobs. Locally, it includes the Orange County Expressway Authority. Deadline to apply is Monday, October 22nd. For more information on these exams, and to receive study materials, contact FNGLA’s Merry Mott, 800-375-3642. A FREE study guide is included with your registration that provides information on each exam section and the knowledge and skills you will be asked to demonstrate. Complete information about the exams – and a short 10-minute video describing FNGLA’s certification programs – can be found in the certification section of FNGLA’s website at http://www.fngla.org/certifications/index.aspx.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome New Members The following are new FNGLA members from July 22, 2012 - August 21, 2012 ACTION Flora Care Farms, LLC Nathan Orndorff 2494 Valerie Ave Apopka, FL 32712-5364 407-467-4476 My Fathers’s Gardener, LLC Amy Bretches 3601 Jericho Dr Casselberry, FL 32707-6203 321-282-9539 Sustainable Horticultural Environments Teresa Watkins PO Box 547623 Orlando, FL 32804-3037 407-760-3966 BROWARD Valent Professional Products Bobby Santana 3960 W Broward Blvd Apt 207 Plantation, FL 33312 727-599-4569 COASTAL SPRINGS Frank Gladeck Marketing & Sales Frank Gladeck 8311 W Scotch Pine Ln Crystal River, FL 34428-2709 352-697-3050 Way Green Nursery, Inc. Randy Jacobs 3539 County Rd 567 Center Hill, FL 33514-6203 352-303-4597 Referred by: Kit Hudson, Kit Marketing, Inc. MANASOTA Bill Moore Co., Inc. Karen Kiebler (Associate) 411 17th Ave W Palmetto, FL 34221-4451 941-600-5771

Lincoln Middle School Kimberley Lough (Supportive) 305 17th St E Palmetto, FL 34221-3322 941-721-6840

Clewiston High School Agriscience Janyel Smith (Supportive) 825 E Concordia Apt 5 Clewiston, FL 33440-2651 941-447-5277

Hunter Industries Laurel Madden 1940 Diamond St San Marcos, CA 92078 407-473-0902

MIAMI-DADE Coastal Source/D’Asign Source Botanicals Terri Nuechterlein, (Affiliate Firm) 11500 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050-3629 305 743 7130 x 180

Vision Landscape Services Scott Whorrall 11216 Tamiami Trail N Naples, FL 34110-1640 239-253-1061

MightyGrow Organics Anne LaBelle 870 Edward Loper Rd Fruitdale, AL 36539 251-827-6668 Referred by: Dave Tomlinson, Amerigrow

Homestead Chevrolet Cadillac Cece Shockley 30501 S Dixie Hwy Homestead, FL 33030-5012 305-247-2121 Redland Farms, Inc. Martha Costa 21105 SW 162nd Ave Miami, FL 33187-4402 305-278-8001 PALM BEACH A Cut Above Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. Damon Rockett (Affiliate Member) 14095 43rd Rd Loxahatchee, FL 33470-4607 561-795-1995 Referred by: Matt Antos, LPL Financial ROYAL PALM AgXplore Cathy Atchley PO Box 202 LaBelle, FL 33975-0202 863-517-5500 City of Naples Nick Kass (Supportive) 280 Riverside Cir Naples, FL 34102-1402 786-423-9485

SPACE COAST FX Luminaire A Hunter Industries Company Laurel Madden (Affiliate Firm) 4311 Collingtree Dr Rockledge, FL 32955-6616 407-473-0902 TAMPA BAY Commercial Insurance Specialists, LLC Tim Salzsieder 18115 US Hwy 41 N Ste 400 Lutz, FL 33549-6474 813-949-0481 Tampa Lawn Salon, Inc. Joseph Scicchitano PO Box 46674 Tampa, FL 33646 813-417-7301 Derek Wahlstrom (Student) 4410 Swift Cir Valrico, FL 33596-7275 813-662-4914 OUTSIDE FLORIDA Cocovina, Inc. Adam Purnell 1470 First Colony Sugar Land, TX 77479 210-218-6048

INTERNATIONAL Lemar Tree Spades Joshua Poffenroth RR 1 Site 9 Box 17 Airdrie, ALB T4B 2A3 403-852-8375 Referred by: Robert Nealy, Nealy Farm, LLC

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Calendar of Events

See and submit events at http://www.fngla.org under calendar

September 9-11:

Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference, Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee

10-12:

OFA Perennial Production & Retail Conference, Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI

20:

USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices & Good Handling Practices (GAP&GHP) Program, Webinar

20-24:

Right Tree, Right Place Seminar, Palm Beach County Extension, West Palm Beach

27-29:

The Landscape Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando

October 14-17:

International Plant Propagators’ Society Southern Region, 37th Annual Meeting, Dixon Conference Center, Auburn, AL

16-18:

Sunbelt Ag Expo, Spence Field, Moultrie, GA

24-26:

2012 Green Industry Conference, Louisville Mariott Downtown, Louisville, KY

FNGLA Phone: 407.295.7994 Toll-free: 800.375.3642 Fax: 407.295.1619 E-mail: info@fngla.org Web: www.fngla.org

CEO/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ben Bolusky

GREENLINE EDITOR Jennifer Nelis jnelis@fngla.org

2012-2013 STATE OFFICERS

President Wes Parrish Parrish Nursery 5900 SW 185th Way Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33332 (954) 680-3544

President-Elect Mike Marshall Marshall Tree Farm 17350 SE 65th St Morriston, FL 32668-4508 (352) 528-3880

Past President Halsey Beshears Simpson Nurseries P.O. Box 160 Monticello, FL 32345 (850) 997-2516

Secretary/Treasurer Sandy Stein The Jungle Nursery 29100 SW 162 Ave Homestead, FL 33030 (305) 246-5324

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