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Lawn Care Certification Attracts Crowds at Field Day

More than 800 participants at the 2016 Turfgrass Research Field Day in Griffin, Ga., was good news for NALP’s Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager program. At the beginning of August, NALP’s certification partner, the University of Georgia, exhibited at the field day displaying the Principles of Turfgrass Management and Principios Sobre el Manejo de […]

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First Landscape Learning Lab at Legislative Day a Success

Ā NALP sponsored an interactive industry exhibit at this year’s Legislative Day for members of Congress and their staff. Several dozen congressional staffers attended the event held in the Rayburn House Office Building visiting exhibits that offered instruction on the importance of healthy lawns and landscapes, information on the industry’s commitment to pollinators and sustainable practices, […]

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Renewal & Remembrance Reaches a Milestone Through the Hard Work of NALP Members

On July 11, 2016, NALP held Renewal & Remembrance for the 20thĀ time. Started by PLCAA in 1997, the event has grown into an annual tradition for many families and many companies. We are grateful for our partnership with Arlington National Cemetery and grateful for the many volunteers and sponsors who support the event. But the […]

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Legislative Day on the Hill Made an Impact, One Meeting at a Time

It is rewarding to celebrate when a supportive bill finally gets passed in Congress, or when negative laws or regulations get removed.Ā  But usually the road that leads there is long, and often involves years of work and many miles walked in the halls of Congress and many emails sent. Legislative Day on the Hill […]

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IGI Broadens Visibility for NALP and Its Members

NALP’s Industry Growth Initiative continues to connect with consumers through expanded media outreach and through new social media channels. SouthernLiving.com sought help from NALP for its recent post on ā€œAmazing Southern Lawnsā€ and features work done by several NALP member companies and touts the association’s new consumer website as a source for additional information. In […]

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NALP Member News – Week of July 4th

Davey Tree Experts Announces Promotions of Ina and Doody The Davey Tree Expert Company announced the promotion of Gregory Ina to vice president and general manager of research, recruiting and human resource development. Davey also announced the promotion of Kathy Doody to director of recruiting and employee development. Before his recent promotion, Ina served as […]

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What to Know About LANDSCAPES 2016

Is LANDSCAPES 2016 on your calendar yet? If not, mark it down for Oct. 19-21, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. Ā Here is a quick look at the largest landscape education and networking event this year. Ā Coming soon – registration and schedule information.  

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Workplace Safety During Hurricane Season

TheĀ AtlanticĀ hurricane season officially starts June 1 and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season began mid-May. Both run through November. To help you prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane, observe Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 15-21, 2016. Ensure you have storm readiness plans in place for your business and home. Knowing what to do before, […]

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New H-2B Lobbying Efforts

NALP and its allies are diligently working to gain Congressional support for much needed H-2B relief.Ā  As part of our lobbying effort, the H-2B Workforce Coalition, which is co-chaired by NALP, has turned to Representative Billy Long (R-MO) who has agreed to circulate a letter to House DHS Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Carter and Ranking Member […]

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NALP-PAC Board of Directors Announced

The National Association of Landscape Professionals Political Action Committee (NALP-PAC) has announced its Board who will serve as ambassadors for the PAC and help to better educate industry professionals about the importance of effective advocacy and the role that a PAC serves. In addition, the Board will help set fundraising strategy, identify candidates, committees and […]

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