What do you need to learn? Winter 2023 webinar series

What do you need to learn?

Winter 2023 Business, Landscape & Turfgrass Webinar Series

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Georgia UAC Lunch + Learn webinar sessions focus on current industry issues, presented “live” with time for Q&A from the audience.

These events are open to both UAC members and non-members.

Advance registration is required. Upon registration, a ZOOM link will be sent for the session.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact us for more info: 706-750-0350 or office@georgiauac.com

Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Credit: GA Cat 24 - 1 hour credit approved per session Registration: UAC members: FREE if no credit needed/$10 per session to receive 1-hour GA Cat 24 credit Non-members: $5 if no credit needed/$15 per session to receive 1-hour GA Cat 24 credit

January 6 How to Handle an EEOC Complaint of Discrimination

Christine Green and Elijah Davis, Stanton Law, LLC Attorneys Green and Davis will provide key information to respond to EEOC complaints, including what to expect in the investigation phase, the purpose of a Position Statement, and how to prepare for potential litigation. After attending the webinar, participants will be better prepared to spot issues as they develop in defending against a complaint. Make sure you bring your questions for an interactive Q&A at the end.

January 13 Environmental Impact and Management of Non-Native Invasive Plants

Brian Arnold, Songbird Landcare, Inc. Non-native invasive plants have detrimental impacts upon natural areas. Learn what the impacts are, the importance of managing them, and how to do so. The presentation will address nonnative landscape ornamentals that have “escaped” into natural areas and out compete the native vegetation. Treatment options (herbicide use) will also be discussed.

January 20 Fine Tuning your Pruning Program

Rick Smith, The Pruning Guru Organizing your tree and ornamental pruning program for maximum efficiency will help you better serve the customers, plants and the bottom line. Fertilizer, plant health troubleshooting and growth regulators will be discussed.

Register online now! urbanagcouncil.com/lunch-learn

January 27 Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Science, Clients and Compliance

Greg Huber, University of Georgia Meeting client expectations while following the science of best practices in horticulture and keeping up with a multitude of regulations can be daunting for the landscape practitioner. This session will highlight some of the most common regulatory requirements for the landscape professional and provide examples of how client expectations, regulations, and best practices in horticulture may collide. Requirements for pesticide application, (including pest and disease id and management) will be covered.

February 3 Water Management in the Landscape for Better Plant Health - From Selection to Installation and Maintenance

Dr. John Ruter, University of Georgia In many instances, outdoor water use can be controlled and minimized with proper landscape design and plant selection. Learn how appropriate plant choices, healthy soils with appropriate grading, use of mulches, and limiting the use of high water-using plants can significantly reduce the need for supplemental irrigation. Disease and pest control will also be addressed in this session.

February 10 Identifying and Correcting Nutritional Problems in the Landscape

Dr. Bodie Pennisi, University of Georgia This session will focus on planting depth and drainage problems, excessive pruning and crowding, pH, nutrient imbalances, PGR toxicities, herbicide drift, abiotic stresses, etc.

February 17 Armyworms and Other Emerging Pests...How to Deal with Them

Dr. Shimat Joseph, University of Georgia Dr. Joseph will talk about the lifecycle, ecology, and seasonal occurrence of fall armyworm and other emerging pests, such as rhodesgrass mealybug or other scales. Particularly, Joseph will discuss the management options for these pests in turfgrass.

February 23 Making a big difference by taking small actions in ornamental production

Dr. Ping Yu, University of Georgia This course is designed to identify small issues that can be easily fixed in ornamental production.

March 3 Turfgrass IPM Strategies

Paul Pugliese, University of Georgia Extension Prevention is the most important integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for disease control, insect tolerance, and reducing weed competition. Most insects, diseases, and weeds that affect lawns can be minimized or avoided just by simply managing your grass properly. This presentation will give you the tools to maintain a healthy, stress-free turfgrass with improved pest tolerance and resilience.

March 10 2023 Sod Survey and Get Ready for Spring Green-Up Dr. Clint Waltz, University of Georgia

March 17 Slainte (Cheers) in the Garden - Seasonal Color for the Spring

Scott Barnard, Flowerworx, LLC