TNLA Working For You February 14, 2020

Be First in the Know with News and Updates from TNLA! FEBRUARY 14, 2020

TNLA Working For You

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Legislative & Regulatory

-Young Leader & Summit Nominations

*Alert* TCEQ Proposes to Change

-2020 Texas Green Industry

Irrigation Rules

Compensation Study & Benefits Survey Events -Nursery/Landscape EXPO 2020

Education - Certification Renewal Around the Corner

-Product Rodeo & Education Corral

MEETINGS & EVENTS February 20, 2020 Region VIII Meeting Texans Can Academy

March 25, 2020 Region IV Meeting Dallas Arboretum

February 26-27, 2020 Product Rodeo & Education Corral Fort Worth, TX

March 26-27, 2020 West Texas Workshop Alpine, TX

March 3, 2020 Region II Meeting Houston Botanic Gardens

April 14, 2020 Region II Meeting Rancho Encino Tree Farm

March 6-7, 2020 Region IV Days of Service Texans Can Academy

EVENTS & CEU OPPORTUNITIES

TNLA WEBINARS EARN 1 CEU PER WEBINAR

Choose from categories such as: Business Management, Pest & Disease Management, Economic Updates & Influences, and More!

TNLA GREEN CEU QUIZ January/February Register Today!

FEBRUARY 26-27, 2020Â WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER FORT WORTH, TX

March 26-27, 2020 | Alpine, TX Register Today!

A WORD FROM THE STATE Members News You Need to Know Hear it straight from the State Office

YOUNG LEADER & SUMMIT NOMINATIONS Each year, TNLA recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements in the Green Industry with Young Leader Awards and Summit Awards. Nominations for these awards are currently being accepted!

Please help TNLA honor individuals and Member companies doing great work in out industry by submitting nominations by May 15!

Go to www.tnlaonline.org today to submit your nomination!

2020 TEXAS GREEN INDUSTRY COMPENSATION STUDY & BENEFITS SURVEY The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association is excited to have completed the 2020 Texas Green Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey and is ready for it to be released. With over 100 companies contributing, the survey represents a window into the employee benefits and compensation of your colleagues in the green industry.

This valuable data is an opportunity to know how your competitors monetarily compensate employees, in addition to analysis on workplace culture, education, certification, and ancillary benefits. The study features hard data on compensation, as well as comments from the study participants in order to contextualize the results.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into Texas-specific green industry employment information. The complete survey results are available to TNLA members at $100 and non-members at $250.

A WORD FROM THE STATE Events

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NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO 2020 Cold Winter Weather has us Dreaming of Sunny Days in San Antonio this August!

TNLA is working behind the scenes right now to help business’ Find the Their Greatness at this year’s Nursery/Landscape EXPO in San Antonio, August 13-15, 2020. EXPO has some new things in store including a kids zone filled with fun activities and the thing we are most excited about is our education conference will be conducted on the Tradeshow Floor. With everything in one place it makes it even easier for those receiving top notch education to also take part in the Tradeshow activities going on throughout the day! You can view EXPO’s schedule of events by clicking here.

Check out the floor plan by clicking here and view EXPO’s Exhibitor listing by clicking here. Be sure to reserve your spot on the show floor soon by contacting expo@nurserylandscapeexpo.org.

Get ahead before the busy Spring season hits and Register for EXPO and Book your Hotel Stay NOW! Click here for Registration and visit here for EXPO’s Official Housing Block.

Stay on the lookout for more information to come soon on this year’s Education Conference Speaker line up by visiting www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org.

A WORD FROM THE STATE Events

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PRODUCT RODEO & EDUCATION CORRAL DIG, PULL, TEST, & DEMO IT ALL INSIDE FORT WORTH'S WATT ARENA! After so much anticipation, the Product Rodeo & Education Corral is finally just around the corner!

The TNLA team is putting the finishing touches on this event, and finalizing all the details that go into two action-packed days of education, demonstrations, competitions, and parties. We know you are preparing for the busy spring ahead, so we're packing this event with all of the know-how and first-hand experiences you and your team will need to maximize your time and profit this season. We also know you need this chance to rest, reset, and have a little fun before those "crazy 100 days," so pre-register now to get first dibs sign up for the Product Rodeo team challenges.

Winners take home a custom trophy and a year's worth of bragging rights.

CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S PRODUCT RODEO EXHIBITORS: Absolute Accents Bissell/Haaga Sweepers Cub Cadet Federated Insurance Greenius Hunter/FX Luminaire Justin Seed Outdoor Living -IMG Simplot Southwest International Trucks Adams Wholesale Supply BucknerSuperior Ditch Witch GeoShack Gravely, An Ariens Company

InfoHub/BASCO The Nitsche Group Rain Bird Soil Building Systems Vermeer Texas - Louisiana Austin Wood Recycling Construction Equipment Specialties Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supplies Grasshopper Hotchkiss Insurance Isuzu Precise Machinery Rush Trucks Soil Diva Weber ROMCO

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN GET IN ON THE FUN, VISIT WWW.TNLAONLINE.ORG/PRODUCT-RODEO--EDUCATION-CORRAL

A WORD FROM THE STATE Legislative & Regulatory Hear it straight from the State Office

*ALERT* TCEQ PROPOSES TO CHANGE IRRIGATION RULES Following two petitions by the TCEQ Irrigation Advisory Council in 2017, TCEQ is proposing to make changes to Chapter 344 governing landscape irrigation. While many of the changes conform the rules to current irrigation practice some of the changes include: Prevent the use of Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers All backflow devices must be installed according to manufacturer recommendations Testing on Double Check Valves when repaired, replaced or relocated Temporary irrigation systems must be installed by licensed irrigator or technician Note these upcoming dates: February 20th 2pm - TNLA presentation on the rule changes February 27th - TCEQ meeting for public comment March 3rd - Comments are due to TCEQ on the proposed rules.

Please contact Ryan Skrobarczyk at 512-367-9922 with questions or concerns.

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A WORD FROM THE STATE Education

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CERTIFICATION RENEWALS DUE JUNE 2020 Certification renewal time is right around the corner, and we wanted to remind you while there is still time to take advantage of our many CEU opportunities.

Some ways to earn your CEUs by June include: Attending the Product Rodeo Education Corral in the Retail/Landscape Track which includes Business Savvy with McFarlin Stanford Watch TNLA Webinars and turn in a CEU form Take the CEU Quiz in an Issue of TNLA Green Magazine

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March 26 - 27, 2020

THE HOLLAND HOTEL Billiard Room

209 W HOLLAND AVE ALPINE, TEXAS 79830

5 TNLA ,4 ISA and 4 LA CES CEUs Available!

COST Member: $110 Non Member: $125

REGISTER TODAY AT WEB.TNLAONLINE.ORG/EVENTS Thursday, March 26 100-230 130-330 330-345 345-515 515-615

Optional Tour of the West Texas Native Seeds Project; Texas Native Seeds Program Registration Welcome & Intros The AWESOMENESS of Chihuahua Desert Flora & Fauna Reception

Friday, March 27 730-800 Breakfast/Coffee & Intros 800-900 Great Plants for Trans-Pecos Landscapes – Jackie Lyle, Civano Growers 910-940 A West Texas Xeriscape – Seth Hamby CDRI Nature Center 950-1050 West Texas Pocket Prairies – Native Prairie Association of Texas 1100-1200 The Unique Ecosystem of the Trans-Pecos – Michael Eason 1200-100 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 130-500 Shuttled to a guided tour of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute *subject to change

Thank you to our sponsors:

For questions contact Sara Fern at sara@tnlaonline.org or 512-579-3853

WEST TEXAS WORKSHOP EDUCATION AT THE HOLLAND HOTEL | ALPINE, TX Thursday, March 26 3:45 - 5:15 The AWESOMENESS of Chihuahua Desert Flora & Fauna Nate Priest & Lico Miller This unique 1.5 hour session will be an in depth look into how local plants and trees are collected and propagated for industry distribution. Lico Miller, West Texas Plants, will give the audience a firsthand look into the unique plants that can be found in the nursery industry that have West Texas origins. Nate Priest, owner of Nate’s Tree Service and Yucca Pointe, will discuss unique trees that are from the West Texas region that can be used throughout Texas and beyond. Nate will also discuss yucca species and how these species are linked to West Texas.

Friday, March 27 8:00 - 9:00 Great Plants for Trans-Pecos Landscapes Jackie Lyle This early rise session will be focused on what current nursery stock work great for the West Texas region and what types of plants to look for in unique drought tolerant conditions throughout Texas. Jackie Lyle from Civano Growers will leave you motivated to look at unique plants that are great for many areas throughout Texas.

9:10-9:40 A West Texas Xeriscape; Plants, Process & Purpose Seth Hamby Join Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute’s (CDRI) Seth Hamby as he gives the attendees a quick 30minute look into what classifies a West Texas landscape as a true Xeriscape. Seth will also talk about plants and what fundamental aspects are typically found that are unique to a West Texas Xeriscape. Join Seth, as well as other CDRI members for a tour at the facility after the West Texas Workshop on Friday.

9:50-10:50 West Texas Pocket Prairies Pat Merkord & Della Barbato Pocket Prairies are a new and novel way to utilize native and other pollinator friendly plants to landscape small spaces in urban and residential areas. They also provide naturally beautiful wildscapes for education and relaxation. Join Pat Merkord, President of the Native Prairies Association of Texas, as she helps attendees discover the value and beauty of pocket prairies with directions for installation and maintenance.

11:00-12:00 The Unique Ecosystem of the Trans-Pecos Michael Eason Renowned author and plant enthusiast Michael Eason will take the audience on a captivating tour of the rarely seen and unknown ecosystem of the Trans-Pecos region or Texas. Michael will showcase several trees, plant and wildflowers that inhabit this region, and will inspire attendees to begin thinking ‘outside the box’ in Texas’ Green Industry.

TODAY AT AT WEB.TNLAONLINE.ORG/EVENTS WEB.TNLAONLINE.ORG/EVENTS REGISTER TODAY

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER GET ENGAGED WITH YOUR LEADERS AND STAY UP-TO-DATE ON CURRENT ISSUES

We are all stronger when acting together so be sure to check on the TNLA Legislative Action Center. Here is where you can participate in our grassroots campaigns concerning federal and state issues. With the ease of pushing a button, send electronic communication directly to your elected official on the issues that matter to your business.

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR THE TNLA GREEN MAY/JUNE 2020 ISSUE IS MARCH 27, 2020

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! CONTACT ADVERTISING@TNLAONLINE.ORG OR CALL 512-579-3861 OR VISIT WWW.TNLAONLINE.ORG

Back Your PAC! DONATE ITEMS FOR THE PAC AUCTION The Second Annual TNLA PAC Auction will be held at the 2020 EXPO! We are accepting donations of all kinds to help raise funds for TNLA PAC. Donations may vary from trips & tickets to items such as: guns, artwork, industry equipment, and more!

Contact ryan@tnlaonline.org for questions & inquiries.

ACCEPTING DONATIONS NOW UNTIL JUNE 30

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Product Rodeo & Education Corral Schedule

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Registration & Badge Pick Up John Justin Arena Concourse 7:00AM -12:30PM

7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

8:00A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Education Corral: Retail & Landscape Sessions Brown-Lupton North

9:00 AM

Pipeline Challenge Watt Arena Concourse

1:00 PM

Chuckwagon Chat Keynote & Lunch Brown-Lupton South

Watt Arena Concourse 1:30PM - 6:00PM

PRODUCT RODEO Watt Arena

Egg Drop Challenge: Build Watt Arena Concourse

3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Salsa Contest Watt Arena Concourse

4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

7:00 PM

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. PAC Raffle Watt Arena

1:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

6:00 PM

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

12:00P.M. – 1:30 P.M.

5:00 PM

ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course

Egg Drop Challenge: Drop Watt Arena

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course Coburn Room

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Education Corral: Irrigation Session Brown-Lupton North

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

11:00 AM

3:00 PM

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

7:45 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Registration & Badge Pick Up Watt Arena Concourse

PRODUCT RODEO Watt Arena

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

Thursday, February 27

Wednesday, February 26

Cowboys & Cocktails Welcome Party Watt Arena

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Women in Horticulture Get Together Centennial Room

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Cornhole & Horseshoe Bracket Finals Watt Arena

8:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.

Education Corral: Business Savvy Brown-Lupton North