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Georgia’s Premier Horticultural Showcase January 27-29, 2016 • Infinite Energy Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097

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Education Sessions, January 27-29

From limiting pests to maximizing profits, there’s a session right for your business Pesticide Applicator, ISA, and IA CEUs

Trade Show, January 28-29

Georgia’s premier horticulture show with over 200 exhibitors

Photos courtesy of Thunderwood Farms

Table of Contents Thank You to Our Sponsors....................................................................................3 From the Executive Director....................................................................................4 Wednesday Educational Seminars...........................................................................5 Thursday Educational Seminars...............................................................................6 Thursday Educational Seminars, cont.....................................................................7 Friday Educational Seminars..................................................................................8 Lodging and Information.........................................................................................9 2016 Exhibitor List.................................................................................................10 Pre-Registration Form............................................................................................11 Why Join GGIA?...................................................................................................12 GGIA Membership Application.................................................................................13 Partnership in Sustainability......................................................................................14 Spring Into Color 5K Dash........................................................................................15

GEORGIA’S PREMIER HORTICULTURAL SHOWCASE MEET CHRIS HEILER MEET PETER HOLDEN with Landscape Leadership

Chris Heiler is the Founder and CEO of Landscape Leadership, a sales and marketing agency for lawn and landscape industry companies. Check out Chris’s seminars on pages 6 and 7!

with Cabor Hill Advisors

Peter specializes in helping industry clients with valuations of their businesses, transition planning and buying and/or selling their business. Check out Peter’s seminar on page 7!

Thank You to Our Sponsors THANK YOU TO OUR WINTERGREEN 2016 SPONSORS

HOKE SMITH

Landscape Project

GGIA would like to thank the many donors and volunteers who gave so generously of their time and materials to make the Hoke Smith Landscape Project an overwhelming success. The Hoke Smith Building, on the campus of the University of Georgia, is home to the College of Agricultures’ Cooperative Extension Service and had long been in need of a landscape overhaul. Many in our industry work hand in hand with the specialists and agents from CES on a daily basis and the response to this project reflected that relationship. The project was designed by Ron Deal of Gardens South Landscape & Design, Inc. and features a high efficiency irrigation system provided by TORO and FIS Outdoors. Plants and other materials were donated by Cofer’s Home and Garden Showplace, Greenleaf Nursery, McCorkle Nurseries, Dudley Nursery, Monrovia, Evergreen Nursery, Lindell Vogt, Classic Groundcovers, Thunderwood Farms, Diversified Trees, Premier Growers, Goodness Grows, Gardens South Landscaping, Abbeyview Farms, North Georgia Turf, Bailey Nurseries, Cowart Mulch and Foothills Compost. The numerous industry volunteers who installed the project were joined by a host of UGA faculty and staff, FFA and 4H students from around the Athens area. The garden will serve as a lasting testament of the partnership between the industry, the students and the dedicated professionals from UGA.

AN EVENING

in the Dirr Gardens

Thanks to Dr. Mike and Bonnie Dirr for hosting this event at their beautiful home and garden. Their kindness and the generosity of our sponsors and attendees made this the most successful GGIA fall fundraiser to date! Sponsors Alex Smith Garden Design, LTD Eason Horticultural Resources, Inc. Flint Equipment Company, Inc. Foothills Compost Gainous’ Shade Trees, Inc. Going Green Horticultural, LLC Graco Fertilizer Co. Granite Industries Griffin Green House HORTech, LLC Hulls Treeland Lake Tree Growers Nursery Supplies Summit Plastic Co. Sun Gro Horticulture

Heart of Georgia Sponsors Bottoms Nursery, LLC Byron Lakeview Nursery, LLC Cleveland Tree Company County Line Nursery, Inc Diversified Trees, Inc. Dorsey Farms Harp's Farm Market & Nursery, Inc. Lakeside Trees, Inc. Mid Georgia Nursery, Inc. Nature's Tree Farm, Inc. Pattillo Tree Farm, LLC Sweetwater Creek Nursery Thoms Trees & Plants Thunderwood Farms, LLC

In Kind Donations Bailey’s Nursery Cofer's Home and Garden Dayton Bag and Burlap Diversified Trees, Inc. Evergreen Going Green Horticultural, LLC Transplant Nursery, Inc.

From the Executive Director THANK YOU for choosing GGIA’s WINTERGREEN Conference and Tradeshow Welcome to Wintergreen 2016! The Georgia Green Industry Association would like to welcome you to Georgia’s premier conference and tradeshow for the horticulture and landscape industries in Georgia. We think that you will find tremendous value in this year’s conference that provides you with a meaningful return on the investment of your time and money spent attending this event. New for 2016 is the Wintergreen Kick off Breakfast presented by Harrell’s and the Athens Georgia Nursery Growers Association. This complimentary breakfast is open to the first 200 people to register and will be held Thursday morning beginning at 7:30 a.m., right on the show floor. There may be no such thing as a free lunch anymore but here you can join with your colleagues, customers and the over 200 exhibitors to get your day off to a fast start at no charge. From plants to pavers and everything in between, you will find the products and vendors to help grow your business at the show. This year’s education classes truly offer something for all segments of the Green Industry. With the help of our friends at UGA Cooperative Extension, we have developed a wide range of sessions that will help you leave Wintergreen with real world ideas and lessons that can be put into practice in your own business. An investment in these sessions is an investment in your business that is sure to pay off in 2016. Our presenters set the standard in horticultural research, marketing and business. We look forward to having you join us, January 27-29, at the Infinite Energy Forum (formerly the Gwinnett Center) for Wintergreen 2016. Our board, staff and the dozens of volunteers that make the show run are dedicated to making your visit with us a productive and enjoyable experience. If we can be of assistance in helping you make your Wintergreen plans, please let us know.

Chris Butts

Executive Director

TESTIMONIALS from our customers “To me, Wintergreen is different from other industry events because attendees really do come for the purpose of finding a supplier. As a sod producer who relies heavily on the landscape contractor market, Wintergreen has consistently been the best tradeshow to get in front of new customers.” Jut Howard North Georgia Turf 4

“The GGIA education sessions offer me valuable CEU’s that I need for my business. More importantly, these sessions allow me time with the researchers and other experts studying the latest issues impacting the industry. Getting information right from the source in person offers an opportunity to learn beyond what I can do by reading an article in a magazine or online.” Will Ross Evergreen Nursery

Wednesday, January 27 AT A GLANCE NEW PLANTS 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 6ABC - Downstairs See the latest and greatest in new plants from some of the most renowned plant developers in the trade including: Dr. Michael Dirr, Dr. Donglin Zhang, Dr. John Ruter, Dr. Matthew Chappell, Jessica DeGraaf from Walter’s Gardens and Jeff Gibson from Ball Seed. Advanced Pest & Disease Management of Floriculture & Nursery Crops CEUs 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 2BCD - Upstairs

Keeping track of nursery and greenhouse pests and the best methods to treat them can be a daunting challenge. Join a team of UGA’s best bug busters and disease doctors to learn how to develop an effective management program to keep pests at bay. Presenters: Dr. Ron Oetting, Dr. Kris Branman, Dr. Will Hudon, Dr. Jean Woodworth, Dr. Elizabeth Little and Dr. Virginia Brubaker.

Center for Applied Nursery Research Open House 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Room 7AB - Downstairs The Center for Applied Nursery Research (CANR) is a unique nonprofit organization that provides a managed facility and funding for ornamental horticulture research based on grower needs and conducted under commercial growing conditions. The goal of CANR is to generate information to keep growers in Georgia and the southeast on the cutting edge. Research projects focus on agricultural engineering, environment and plant microclimate monitoring, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, horticulture, plant breeding and evaluation, new product evaluation, propagation, and water management. The open house provides updates on research projects and other center activities.

New Plants 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 6AB - Downstairs Advanced Pest & Disease Management of Floriculture & Nursery Crops 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 2BCD - Upstairs The Good News and Bad News on Government Regulation 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Room 7AB - Downstairs Center for Applied Nursery Research Open House 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Room 7AB - Downstairs

The Good News and Bad News on Government Regulation 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Room 7AB - Downstairs AmericanHort’s Craig Regelbrugge serves as the organization’s boots on the ground in Washington D.C. and he’s there advocating for the industry when rules or regulations are considered that might impact how we do business. Learn the latest out of DC on issues like i mmigration, water and pollinator health. Then go a step further by learning how to find opportunities resulting from these rules like the need for pollinator habitat and gardens, turning bad news into good. Learn how to find opportunities resulting from these rules like the need for pollinator habitat and gardens.

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Pesticide Applicator CEUs Applied for with GA, AL, NC, SC, TN Department of Agriculture. CEUs applied for with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and the Irrigation Association (IA). All room slots and times are subject to change. Class availability is first-come, first-serve. Classes are subject to cancellations due to insufficient number of participants and/or non-arrival of speaker. Participants who have pre-registered for a class with a cancellation will be refunded. NO OTHER REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JANUARY 6. NO EXCEPTIONS. To ensure class availability, please pre-register at www.ggia.org or by calling 706-632-0100 and speaking to a customer service representative. 5

Thursday, January 28 AT A GLANCE Wintergreen Kick Off Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Trade Show Hall Past Chairman Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Trade Show Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Hall GCLP and Junior FFA Certification 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salon 6 & 7 - Downstairs GGIA Urban Landscape and Tree Pest Management Seminar 2016 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room 2BCD - Upstairs Using Edibles in the Landscape: Fruits, Herbs, and Vegetables 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 6AB - Downstairs The Matchmaker: How to Connect With Buyers Online Through the World’s Largest Search Engine 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Walkabout with Dr. Michael Dirr and Vince Dooley 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Trade Show Floor Georgia Gold Medal Plants 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Making More and Keeping More in the Green Industry 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 2CD - Upstairs GCPP Exam 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Salon 6 & 7 - Downstairs

Wintergreen Kick Off Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 am. Trade Show Hall Presented by the Athens Georgia Nursery Growers Association and Harrells. Come for a hearty breakfast served on the tradeshow floor to help us kick-start Georgia’s premier horticulture trade show! Visit with colleagues, friends, customers and suppliers before the doors open for attendees at 9:00 am. This session is limited to 200 people and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Breakfast compliments of AGNGA and Harrell’s but registration is required. Past Chairman Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs GCPP and Junior FFA Certification 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Salon 6 & 7 - Downstairs

CEUs

Since 1972, over 1,600 Georgia green industry professionals have been certified. Certification offers proof to your customers you have the knowledge to make their landscapes sustainable and environmentally responsible. The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture administers the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional GCLP program for landscape contractors and the Georgia Certified Plant professional program for nurserymen. Both programs are self-study courses that can be completed without interrupting your work schedule. Junior Certification kicks off at 9:00 concluding with a presentation from Going Green Horticulture’s Betsy Norton. GCPP testing begins at 1:00 after lunch. To register contact Tami Boyle at tadams@uga.edu or visit ugaurbanag.com/certification. GGIA Urban Landscape & Tree Pest Management Seminar 2016 CEUs 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room 2BCD - Upstairs

Finding and effectively treating plant pests in the great outdoors presents a wide range of challenges with new

pests and products to eradicate them emerging at an ever-quickening pace. In this session you will learn about the latest in insecticides and fungicides and how to use them without ending up on the evening news! Presenters: Pat Mawhinney, Steve Pettis, Gretchen Pettis. Using Edibles in the Landscape, Fruits, Herbs and Vegetables 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 6AB - Downstairs Edibles are not relegated to the garden plot anymore as more and more people look to know the source of their foods. Using edibles in the landscape can serve as the ultimate in locally grown and farm to table food efforts. It also gives you an expanded pallet of plant materials to sell from in your wholesale, retail or landscape operations. Learn from extension specialists and industry leaders in the movement. Presenters: Bob Westerfield, Gareth Crosby and Pam Butts from the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, Dr. Paul Thomas, Dr. Erik Smith, Dr. Dario Chavez. The Matchmaker: How to Connect With Buyers Online Through the World’s Largest New Search Engine 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MoreThis Yea on P Detail r! Room 4AB - Upstairs s ag e2

Look in the mirror – the way we buy products and services today has changed. Have you changed the way you market and sell your services? It’s time to face this reality and connect with buyers on their terms, not yours. It’s time to leverage the power of the world’s most powerful matchmaker: Google. In this special presentation by Chris Heiler from Landscape Leadership you will learn: what makes a website great in the eyes of a buyer (not in your eyes), we will demystify SEO and learn how search engines really work (and what they want), how to leverage your unique knowledge and expertise to attract buyers, and how to turn objections into sales.

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Thursday, January 28 Walkabout with Dr. Michael Dirr and Vince Dooley 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Trade Show Hall Walk the show with the Georgia’s resident horticultural celebrities. See the plants, products and people that catch your eye and get a jump start on what you see as emerging trends that will help grow your business in the future. Please meet inside trade show hall main entrance. There will be signage. Georgia Gold Medal Plants 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs The Gold Medal Plant Program promotes the use of superior ornamental plants in Georgia. It represents the combined effort of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia; the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension; University faculty members; and nurserymen, flower growers, garden retailers and landscape professionals across the state. Winners are chosen from five categories: Natives, Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs and Vines and Groundcovers. Presented by Shelly Matthew Prescott from The State Botanical Garden. This event is FREE and does NOT require a ticket. Making More and Keeping More in The Green Industry ! Year 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. This tails w e Room 2CD - Upstairs N re De 2 Mo Page on

Putting more money into your pocket doesn’t happen by accident. To grow your profits, your business and your future, you need a plan. This three part session is tailor made for the business owner and landscape contractors in particular and features a trio of speakers at a price that makes this class a terrific value. Sharpen your pencil and prepare to take home the knowledge that will give your business a jump start for 2016.

of Allan’s favorites and trade staples includes growing information, habit and much more. But that’s not all. Dr. A will also share with you the new plants coming to market that will help set you apart from your competition and put higher margins into your pockets.

2:00 p.m. - Chris Heiler from Landscape Leadership Selling in 2016: It’s Not 1986 Anymore. With total control over the buying process, consumer habits and expectations are changing at a rapid rate. Are you keeping up? In this presentation, we will look at how selling has changed over the past 10 to 20 years. What this shift means to your business right now and how you can prepare your business for the future. Attendees will learn how consumer buying habits have changed and how to adapt your sales approach, how to bring hiring and compensation in line with today’s reality, and how to leverage new technology to increase closing rates while shortening the sales cycle.

3:00 p.m. - Peter Holton from Caber Hill Advisors What comes to mind when you think about buying or selling a business? Valuation and purchase price are normally at the top of the list for most people, regardless of whether they are buying or selling. Buyers then tend to think about their acquisition criteria – location, service lines, price range, etc. Sellers on the other hand think about money, retirement, and all the potential their business possesses for a new owner who really knows how to capitalize on it.

1:00 p.m. - Allan Armitage The world renowned plantsman and gardening ambassador has a new app that puts powerful information in the hands of landscapers, growers and retailers. An ever growing list Pre-Register, Get Updates, Find FAQs at www.ggia.org under the Events Tab!

AT A GLANCE Wintergreen Kick Off Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Trade Show Hall Past Chairman Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Trade Show Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Hall GCLP and Junior FFA Certification 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salon 6 & 7 - Downstairs GGIA Urban Landscape and Tree Pest Management Seminar 2016 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room 2BCD - Upstairs Using Edibles in the Landscape: Fruits, Herbs, and Vegetables 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 6AB - Downstairs The Matchmaker: How to Connect With Buyers Online Through the World’s Largest Search Engine 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Walkabout with Dr. Michael Dirr and Vince Dooley 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Trade Show Floor Georgia Gold Medal Plants 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Making More and Keeping More in the Green Industry 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 2CD - Upstairs GCPP Exam 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Salon 6 & 7 - Downstairs

Friday, January 29 AT A GLANCE GGIA Annual Meeting 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs Trade Show Open 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Trade Show Hall Pesticide Applicator Training and Review 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room 6AB - Downstairs Water Smart Irrigation for Profit 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Room 2AB - Upstairs Walkabout with Dr. Allan Armitage 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Trade Show Hall Georgia Water Wise Council 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs GA EPPC Workshop 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 2C - Upstairs

GGIA Annual Meeting 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs All members of the association are invited to our annual business meeting. Hear updates on GGIA, AmericanHort, The UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and more. We will also be nominating board members for the 2016-2017 term. Pesticide Applicator Training and Review 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 6AB - Downstairs

Walkabout with Dr. Allan Armitage 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Trade Show Hall Walk the show with a renown horticulturist who teaches online courses and has developed a popular app called Armitage’s Greatest Perennials and Annuals. Please meet inside trade show hall main entrance. There will be signage. Georgia Water Wise Council 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Room 4AB - Upstairs

Pesticide application isn’t very exciting but this isn’t the place to cut corners in your training regimen. Attend this session to insure now that you and your staff are up to date on regulations to avoid trouble and expense later. Presenters: Paul Pugliese, UGA Bartow County Extension; Keith Mickler, UGA Floyd County Extension; Michael Wheeler, UGA Hall County Extension; Amanda Tedrow, UGA Athens-Clark County Extension. This session is the pest applicator exam review (General Standards and Category 24) and the training for General Standards and Ornamental and Turf pesticide license Category 24. Water Smart Irrigation for Profit Irrigation 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hours Room 2AB - Upstairs

Georgia has some of the highest water prices in the region. How can irrigation contractors use this to their advantage? Learn the basics of Watersmart. In this session irrigation pros will learn the basics of water management practices, Water Smart system components and how to calculate their customer’s return on investment in these efficient systems.

The GWWC is a collaborative effort between the green industry, water providers and conservationists. The group looks for ways to promote water conservation and efficiency and to provide educational materials to the general public, regulators and elected officials. If you have an interest in irrigation efficiency, water rules or conservation, this group is for you. Registration for this meeting is separate from WINTERGREEN registration. Please register at www.GAWP.org. GA EPPC Workshop 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Room 2C - Upstairs

CEUs

Invasive plants are an ever present issue in the industry. Learn how to recognize the most important invasive non-native plant species in GA and understand their impacts in natural ecosystems, and how general control and management options can be used in natural areas. Updates on new threats as well as efforts underway to address this critical issue will also be covered. Presented by Bodie Pennisi.

Presentation and lunch sponsored by

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Lodging and Information DIRECTIONS TO INFINITE ENERGY CENTER (formerly known as the Gwinnett Center) Traveling North on I-85 take the Sugarloaf Parkway Exit. Turn right off the exit, go back under the Interstate and cross over Satellite Boulevard. The Center will be on your left. Address is 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097. Alternate Route: Take I-85 to the Highway 120 Exit West. Turn right on Satellite Boulevard. The Center will be 1/2 mile on your left.

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LODGING INFORMATION

HAMPTON INN 6010 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043 678-407-0018 King or Double: $109/night*, includes breakfast for all guests Make reservation on or before January 5, 2016. Mention GGIA to receive group rate.

HILTON GARDEN INN 2040 Sugarloaf Circle Duluth, GA 30097 770-495-7600 King or Double: $129/night*, includes 1 breakfast coupon per room Make reservation on or before January 5, 2016. Mention GGIA to receive group rate.

HOLIDAY INN 6310 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30097 770-476-2022 King or Double: $109/night*, includes 2 breakfast coupons per room Make reservation on or before January 5, 2016. Mention GGIA to receive group rate.

HOMEWOOD SUITES 1775 North Brown Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 770-277-1243 King or Double: $119/night*, includes breakfast & managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reception Make reservation on or before January 6, 2016. Mention GGIA to receive group rate.

*Taxes and other fees may apply.

2016 Exhibitor List 3 Rivers Nursery Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Ag-Pro Agworks H2, LLC Angel Creek Nursery, Inc Athens Wholesale Nursery Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore Atlas Manufacturing, Inc. Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Baker Environmental Nursery Inc BASF Black Fox Farms Bottoms Nursery, LLC Boyd & Boyd Nursery Bracy’s Nursery LLC Brantley Farms, Inc. Brantley Nurseries Buck Jones Nursery Buffalo Horticulture Sales BWI Companies, Inc Byron Lakeview Nursery, LLC Cam Too Camellia Nursery Inc Carolina Native Nursery Center for Applied Nursery Research Charlie’s Creek Nursery, Inc Cherokee Manufacturing Classic Groundcovers, Inc Cleveland Tree Company Concrete Creations County Line Nursery, Inc Cowart Mulch Products, Inc. Davis Floral Company, Inc. Daylily Nursery Dayton Bag & Burlap Co. DeVroomen Garden Products Diebel Nurseries / J. Frank Schmidt Diversified Trees, Inc Don Marjama Nursery Co., Inc. Dorsey Farms Doug Young Nursery Dry Shave Mountain Eason Horticultural Resources ECO Wholesale Nursery, LLC Evergreen Nursery, Inc Ewing Irrigation Products Farmers Organic Faron Green Nursery Fernwood Nurseries, Inc FIS Outdoor Flat Rock Nursery Company Flint Equipment Company, Inc. Flowerwood Nursery, Inc Forest Hill Plant Ceaux Frank A. Smith Nurseries Gainous’ Shade Trees, Inc Garden Design Nursery Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia Farm Bureau Georgia Grown - Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia’s Integrated Cultivar Release 10

System (GICRS) Goodness Grows, Inc Goldleaf Farms Graco Fertilizer Company Grandiflora Grasshopper Company Green Nurseries/ Wintergarden Greenleaf Nursery Company Griffin Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies Gro South Inc Gwinnett County Master Gardeners H & H Farm Machine Co., Inc. Hackney Nursery Hahira Nursery, Inc Hamner Tree Farm Harp’s Farm Market & Nursery, Inc Harrell’s Fertilizer,LLC Haviland Plastic Products Co. Hawksridge Farms Helena Chemical Company Holloway’s Nursery Homeplace Garden Nursery Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefits Hulls Treeland Ison’s Nursery & Vineyard J & L Growers, Inc Jack’s Creek Farm Kinney Nursery Lake Tree Growers Lakeside Trees, Inc. Line Blaster Liner Source LT Rich Products Mack Bros Landscape Nursery Marlboro Bulb Company Mason Tractor May Nursery, Inc McCorkle Nurseries, Inc Mid Georgia Nursery Mingo Nursery Mize Farm & Garden Supply, Inc. MNI Direct Mobley Plant Farm, Inc. Moon’s Tree Farm, Inc Nature’s Tree Farm North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association North Georgia Turf Nursery Supplies, Inc. NYP- Corp Oak Pond Nursery, LLC OHP, Inc Old Castle Lawn & Garden Pacific East Nursery, Inc. Pattillo Tree Farm, LLC Plant and Supply Locator plantANT Post Oak Farms Premier Growers, Inc. Prichard’s Nursery Equipment Putnals Premium Pine Straw, Inc.

Quail Hollow Nurseries, Inc. R.A. Dudley Nurseries, Inc Red Pebble Trees Redbone Nurseries River’s Edge Nursery, LLC Robert J Jones Nursery Co. Shoemaker Irrigation Silver Bait, LLC Simpson Nurseries SiteOne Landscape Supply Southern Growers Southern Nursery Association Specialty Converting & Supply, Inc Specialty Tag & Label, Inc Star Equipment, Inc. Star Rose & Plants Starling Nursery Stockhaven Nursery,LLC Stovall & Company, Inc Stuppy, Inc. Sumter Gardens Tree Nursery Sun Gro Horticulture, Inc Sunbelt Turf Farms Swafford Nursery, Inc. Sweetwater Creek Nursery The Green Reyno The Greenhouse Company of South Carolina, LLC The HC Companies The Peed Company, Inc. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia UGA Thunderwood Farms, LLC Timberline Nursery Tom Dodd Nursery Topiary Courtyard Transplant Nursery, Inc Tropic Traditions Nurseries UGA Extension Underwood True Value USDA, NASS, Georgia Field Office Wagon Hammock Nursery, Inc. Windmill Nursery Exhibitor list as of December 4, 2015

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Registration made easy! Save time now and when you arrive at Wintergreen by pre-registering. Our website never closes! Online registration at www.ggia.org is the quick and easy way to register, 24/7 at your convenience. We also offer registration by fax by completing this form and sending it to 706-632-0300. You may also mail your registration and payment to GGIA, PO Box 369, Epworth, GA 30541. We are happy to take your registration by phone at 706-632-0100. All registrations received after January 6th will not be eligible for early bird discounts. Fax and mail registrations must be received prior to January 13th to allow for processing. Refund requests should be submitted in writing prior to January 6. Thank you for your cooperation and please let us know if we can be of assistance. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM PER PERSON

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New Plants Advanced Pest & Disease Management Good & Bad News on Government Regulation CANR Open House WinterGreen Kick Off Breakfast Past Chairman Meeting GGIA Urban Landscape & Tree Pest Using Edibles in the Landscape The Matchmaker: How to Connect with Buyers Walkabout with Dr. Michael Dirr & Vince Dooley Making More & Keeping More GGIA Annual Meeting Pesticide Applicator Training & Review Water Smart Irrigation for Profit Walkabout with Dr. Allan Armitage GA EPPC Workshop Thursday Trade Show ONLY Friday Trade Show ONLY Thursday & Friday Trade Show Student (Trade Show Thursday & Friday ONLY) Standards Manual (excludes shipping) Ornamental & Turf Manual (excl. shipping)

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Why Join GGIA? PROVIDING MEMBERS the Tools to Better Their Business & Industry The Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) is a statewide trade association whose mission is to promote and advance the economic, lifestyle and environmental benefits of Georgia horticulture for our members, our families and our communities. Through education, legislative monitoring, certification exams, trade shows, and conferences for the horticulture-related industries in the State, the GGIA is deeply rooted in the industry and continues to grow for the betterment of the industry’s future.

of the industry and insures that decision makers are aware of the consequences legislation may have on the Green Industry businesses and constituents in their district.

With members from the landscape trade, irrigation contractors, wholesale nursery growers, greenhouse operators, retail garden centers and allied sales companies, GGIA serves as an umbrella association for the entire horticulture industry.

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS - Strategic relationships with other agriculture interest groups, UGA’s College of Agriculture, The Technical College System of GA and our neighboring Green Industry associations bring resources and shared strength to our members. AmericanHort’s Lighthouse Program gives our members experienced representation in Washington DC and exclusive resources to help you keep up with changes and issues at the national level.

GGIA’s membership reflects the rich diversity of the industry in Georgia. Horticulture is a leading segment of agriculture which remains the major economic engine of the state. And with members from all areas of the industry in all corners of the state, you can rest assured that we are looking out for your interests and have right the connections to keep a finger on the pulse of the issues that can impact your business. Our strength as an organization is derived from that unity. And that unity makes finding a colleague, a customer or a supplier that much easier among your fellow members. NETWORKING - GGIA’s diversity also increases your chances for networking with a greater range of people who may be in the same segment of the industry as you. Interacting with peers who share similar challenges and opportunities is a proven way to learn more about your business. At the same time, our size and diversity mean meeting potential new customers or suppliers at any of the GGIA events held throughout the year is an almost certainty. LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS - Our Executive Director, Chris Butts, first served with GGIA for 8 years as Director of Legislative and Public Affairs. During that time, he played a key role on important issues like water regulations, immigration and taxes. That experience and the lasting relationships with legislators means that our members can count on GGIA being there when decisions are made in Atlanta that effect the industry. KEEPING YOU INFORMED - Our members receive timely updates on industry news, regulatory and compliance issues, and legislative action. Our E-news format, delivered directly to your computer or smart phone, means you receive information critical to your business on a real time basis. Our legislative alerts allow you to quickly and conveniently communicate with your elected officials with just a few simple clicks. Empowering you to be heard and coordinating state wide responses leverages the influence

A UNITED VOICE - The misinformation surrounding events like the droughts of the early 2000’s and issues like immigration highlight the need for the industry to speak with one voice. As a member of an organization representing all of the interests of the industry, we stand together and leverage our influence when we speak as one.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION - GGIA works closely with UGA Cooperative Extension, The Center for Urban Ag and Georgia’s Technical Colleges to give Green Industry professionals access to the latest and pertinent information on issues and training in your area of focus. Certification programs help members set their businesses apart from the competition by demonstrating advanced professionalism and a commitment to learning. We also work closely with Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture in Forestry, 4H, FFA and Junior Certification programs helping to inspire and educate tomorrow’s green industry leaders. THE WINTERGREEN CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW - The annual event for the Green Industry, by the Green Industry. The tradeshow features exhibitors from across the country and from all segments of horticulture, landscaping and irrigation. If you are looking to buy or sell green goods, hard goods, supplies or products associated with the trade in Georgia, Wintergreen should be part of your plans. GGIA Members enjoy exclusive pricing on booth spaces that make membership a net gain. The education tracts at Wintergreen likewise offer something for everyone, no matter your focus in the industry. From learning to better manage your business, to brushing up on rules and regulations, we aim to provide attendees with real-world knowledge that you can take back to your business and improve your operations. THE ACADEMY OF CROP PRODUCTION - A joint effort of GGIA and UGA Cooperative Extension, all new for 2016. It’s the place you go to learn to grow. Look for more information coming soon on this education event offering advanced content, tours and professional development for growers of floriculture and nursery crops. Stay tuned for more information.

Membership Application _______________________________________________________________________________ First Name Last Name

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MEMBERSHIP DIVISIONS ( ) Floriculture

( ) Irrigation

BUSINESS FEATURES

(Check all divisions that apply to you.)

( ) Landscape

( ) Retail

( ) Sales & Marketing

( ) Wholesale

(Check all features that apply to you.)

( ) Retail Grower

( ) Garden Center

( ) Instructor

( ) Turf

( ) Equipment

( ) Extension Agent

( ) Maintenance

( ) Student

( ) Supplier

( ) Wholesale Grower

( ) Landscape

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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND ANNUAL DUES

(Check only one. Prices are totals for the year.)

( ) Active Membership See location chart below Open to all firms, corporations, or individuals actively involved in the green industry. 1 per firm. Active members have voting privileges in association affairs. ( ) 1-5 Locations $250 per location/year ( ) 6 -11 Locations $1125/year ( ) 12-20 Locations $2000/year ( ) 21-35 Locations $3000/year ( ) 36+ Locations $3050/year + $50 per location greater than 36

( ) Out-of-State Membership $200 Open to firms not located in the state of Georgia. A firm who qualifies may choose to be an Active or Allied member, or choose the lower cost of Out-of-State membership. Out-of-State members are non-voting members in the association affairs.

For voting purposes please fill out names below: Appointed voting member___________________________________ Alternate voting member____________________________________

( ) Student Membership $15 Includes all email communication and a GGIA Hat. Students are non-voting members in the association affairs.

( ) Associate Membership $50 Open to EMPLOYEES of a CHARTER, ACTIVE, ALLIED, or OUT-OF-STATE member. Associate members are non-voting members in association affairs.

IRS 1994 regulations disallow the portion of dues used for lobbying expenses. Due to this regulation, 75% of your dues may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor. Contributions or gifts to the Georgia Green Industry Association are not tax deductible as charitable contributions; however, they may be tax deductible as ordinary business expenses.

PAYMENT INFORMATION Payment Plan:

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( ) Educational Membership $50 Open to extension, teaching, and research personnel engaged in the pursuit of activities relating to the green industry. Educational members are non-voting members in the association affairs.

(Fill out completely. Fax form to 706-632-0100 or mail to PO Box 396, Epworth, GA 30541)

( ) Quarterly ( ) Visa

( ) Yearly

( ) MasterCard

( ) Discover

( ) American Express

( ) Money Order

( ) Cash

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