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If David Erdman had to give advice to his younger self, he says he wouldnāt have spent two years as an engineering major at Michigan State University. Instead, he wishes heād dived straight into landscaping from the start. Like many others in the industry, Erdman originally started mowing lawns and doing landscape maintenance when he […]
The NALP Foundation named Todd West, Ph.D., professor of horticulture at North Dakota State University, this yearās Outstanding Educator of the Year. West earned an undergraduate degree in botany from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and earned his masterās and Ph.D in horticultural science from Southern Illinois University. He has taught at NDSU for 15 years […]
When NALP CEO Britt Wood asked students during the closing ceremony of the 50th National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, on March 21, 2026, if they had learned something new or met someone new, they answered with a resounding yes. Wood thanked Mother Nature for providing great weather for the competition day, […]
The future of the industry showed off their hard work as more than 750 students competed in various events during the 50thĀ National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered byĀ STIHL, at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, on March 20. While the individual competitive events may have only lasted minutes or hours for […]
Passion for the landscape industry is what 781 students from 56 different colleges had in common with the representatives of 86 various industry brands during the 50thĀ National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered byĀ STIHL. Hosted at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, students and landscape professionals started the day off strong with […]
Labor shortages are one of the most frequent concerns for landscape companies, as they inhibit growth and can negatively affect customer satisfaction. This is why NALP is committed to helping strengthen the workforce pipeline. āTo meet this need, we are prioritizing initiatives that broaden and diversify the candidate pool while expanding early career exposure for […]
What started as a summer job in high school working on a mowing crew eventually turned into a full-time job and career for Josh Nieuwsma. He says there wasnāt one specific moment he realized he could make a career out of landscaping, but once he started the landscape management program at Michigan State University, Nieuwsma […]
Next week, hundreds of students from across the country will use their spring break to travel and compete in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, which has served as a career catalyst for many now in the industry. Ā Often, students first hear about NCLC and […]
What began in 1977 as a friendly challenge between college programs to see which landscape students had the strongest skills has now evolved into the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, which features 55+ colleges and more than 750 students competing in events and networking with industry professionals. At this first event, nearly 200 individuals from five […]
If your company is seeking qualified college students who are passionate about the landscape industry, there is no better place to look than at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL. This event features more than 750 students from 55+ colleges and universities who are ready to start their careers. […]
