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During the next month or so, we can expect an increased level of discussion about pollinators.Ā Rep. Rodney Davis (R-NY) succinctly summarized the debate around pollinator health during yesterdayās hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.Ā Subcommittee Chairman Davis said that the parasitic Varroa mite is one of many factors that […]
Sometimes advocacy efforts are about debating big policy. Sometimes meetings with our elected officials and their staff are about building recognition of our industry and the many environmental, economic, and health benefits we provide society. Sometimes however, these meetings are more serious, more real.Ā April 15ās #SaveH2B fly-in was very much the latter. Itās April, […]
PLANET (soon to be the National Association of Landscape Professionals), is a member of the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC), and supports the cause to create a guest worker program to strengthen not only our industry, but also the economy. Recently, the EWIC released a statement on immigration reform and a guest worker program. For […]
In response to last weekās respective decisions by the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS), the landscape sector represented by the undersigned organizations is calling for the immediate resumption of H-2B visa application processing. Many small businesses in the landscape sector, including dealers, distributors, and contractors, rely on the program as a […]
Our industry takes its role as environmental stewards very seriously and is committed to educating others on helping protect pollinators, with a special focus on bee health. We understand that research points to multiple factors affecting pollinator health, including pests and parasites, microbial diseases, nutrition problems, loss of habitat and forage, and climate change. Recently, […]
āWhy do you waste your time?āĀ the lady I sat next to on the plane asked after she inquired what I was going to do in D.C., and I explained about Renewal & RemembranceĀ and Legislative Day with PLANET. āWell ,ā she continued negatively, āitās supposed to be really hot, humid, and donāt forget the time change […]
Itās been a busy year around the PLANET office! From planning our annual events that bring PLANET members together, to keeping you informed of the most up-to-date industry information, PLANET staff has been on its toes. Youāre well aware of the products, programs, and services PLANET brings to you. But, you might not know about […]
I have spent 50 plus years in this profession, so itās safe to say this is the only work Iāve ever done. As senior vice president of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for TruGreen, Iām still very involved with the industry, networking with landscape professionals and lawn care operators around the country. Indeed, throughout my […]
As the calendar turns to July, green industry professionals across this great country begin to plan for the annual PLANET Legislative Day on the Hill. Unfortunately, I havenāt attended all of these annual events over the years but I can tell you from my personal experience, that Day on the Hill is one of the […]
