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From the TCNC President
Making an Impact in 2024
Dear Members,
I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with a monumental collaborative effort with North Carolina State University. The North Carolina General Assembly has earmarked $344,000 in non-recurring funds for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NCSU to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the green industry in our great state. The decision to allocate funding for this important research was included in the Budget Conference Report and is the result of advocacy efforts by the North Carolina Green Industry Council (NCGIC).
The NCGIC is composed of six organizations, including TCNC, that are committed to protecting, promoting, and progressing the advocacy efforts. A portion of your dues pays for a shared services, such as legislative advocacy, which aided in making this study possible. This is one of the many benefits to being a TCNC member!
This is the first of such study in nearly two decades and is a significant milestone for our industry. It aims to shed light on the industry's role in enhancing, beautifying, and protecting human environments while also generating jobs and driving economic growth throughout the state.
You play an important role in the economic impact study. You’ll be invited to complete a survey that will serve as an integral part of the research. This will be coming mid-January, so please log into your account at https://turfgrasscouncilnc.org and confirm your membership and email is current.
My Best,
Kevin Herrmann
TCNC President
