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    • Advocacy Action Team
    • 2023 TNLA Legislative Day
    • TNLA Political Action Committee
    • Legislative Action Center
    • Green Report Podcast
  • Programs & Events
    • Education & Webinars
    • Certification
    • TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum
    • 2023 Nursery/Landscape EXPO
    • TEIL Awards Program
    • TGRA Awards Program for Retail
    • TNLA Leadership Bootcamp
    • Love Your Citrus
    • Calendar
  • Resources
    • Best of Texas Landscape Guide
    • Online Store
    • Compensation & Benefits Study
    • Publications & Advertising
    • Member/Product Search
    • Resource Links
    • New to the Industry
    • Landscape Texas for Consumers
  • Scholarships & Career
    • TNLA Career Center - NEW Jobs
    • TNLA Foundation >
      • Apply Leadership Bootcamp
    • The Land Lovers
    • Seed Your Future
  • Regions
    • REGION I - San Antonio
    • REGION II - Houston
    • REGION III - East Texas
    • REGION IV- Dallas
    • REGION V - Fort Worth
    • REGION VI - Panhandle
    • REGION VII - Rio Grande
    • REGION VIII - Central Texas
    • Out of State
  • Join TNLA Today
  • Endorsed Services & Partners
  • Award Winners
  • Strategic Partners
  • TNLA Staff
  • TNLA Board of Directors
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    • Collaborate
    • Cultivate
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Green report Podscast

Green Report S2:Ep7 - Board Member Spotlight

9/22/2022

 

​Enjoy the launch of this new mini-series spotlighting key TNLA Board Members, this episode focusing on TNLA State Board Chairman Kevin Grossberndt.  We discuss his background, getting involved in TNLA Leadership, challenges facing the industry, ERP program, Growers Summit, and more.  
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Thank you to our sponsor Texas Mutual! 

TNLA Green Report Season 2 Episode 6 - July Update On TNLA Initiatives

8/1/2022

 
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Listen to this episode to get an update from D.C. on the H-2B amendment that passed the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and where that leaves us for FY 23.  We also discuss the status of the City of Dallas considering a potential ban on gas-powered landscape equipment.  Lastly a brief update on Austin's Landscape & Irrigation ordinance as who's coming to TNLA EXPO.  

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TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 5: Federal Disaster Relief & Ag Issues

6/2/2022

 
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Listen in to this episode where we speak with Kody Bessent, CEO of the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. as we dive into the details of the Phase One announcement of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) - the first installment of federal disaster money following Winter Storm Uri in 2021. In addition we review the Texas Ag Council, an organization that TNLA and PCG are deeply involved in regarding state-level policy.  Lastly we review a plant pest and disease bill both our organizations came together to pass in 2021 and what the future might hold on that issue.  Be sure to subscribe and give the podcast five stars.  Thanks for listening! ​

TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 4: Reform Initiatives in the H2 Programs

3/9/2022

 
This episode we talk with Lori Whitten with Action Visa and Gray Delaney with SEA regarding reform initiatives in the H2 programs. Topics include a program overview, strategies on H-2B cap relief, and the legislative landscape we are working in. Listen in for a conversation on how we improve the H2 programs for the green industry with SEA regarding reform initiatives in the H2 programs. Topics include a program overview, strategies on H-2B cap relief, and the legislative landscape we are working in. Listen in for a conversation on how we improve the H2 programs for the green industry.

TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 3: Laura Fowler - Compliance and the Future of COVID Mandates

12/22/2021

 
This episode of the Green Report focuses on the currently legal environment surrounding the COVID vaccine mandate.  Listen in as Laura Fowler with the Fowler Law Firm discusses compliance and the future of these mandates.  The Texas Workforce Commission letter described in the episode can be found here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/files/businesses/commissioner-letter-covid19-vac-mandate-120821-twc.pdf

TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 2: Mike Meroney - Advocating to Develop Employer Workforce Solutions to Build a Better Future for the Industry

3/26/2021

 

​TNLA takes a deep dive with Mike Meroney, an independent lobbyist fighting for better workforce solutions and developing curriculum for high school students. Mike is a strong advocate when it comes to developing a strong workforce for the future. During this episode, he provides insight on some of the bills he has worked on when industries have hit the panic button on their employment struggle. Mike also walks us through his current work on driving policymakers to pass legislation to help add highly valued high school curriculum to TEA's "magic list" of IBC's, plus much more. (Podcast available on Google Play and Apple Podcast)

Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Hotchkiss Insurance 

TNLA Green Report Season 2 Episode 1: Economic Impact of the Texas Green Industry

12/4/2020

 
Dr. Marco Palma & Dr. Charlie Hall
What is the economic contribution of the Texas nursery and landscape industry?  Listen in as Dr. Marco Palma and Dr. Charlie Hall dive into the details of the most recent report from Texas A&M University on the impact of our industry on the State of Texas.  With the 2020 report detailing over $22 billion dollars in total sales, there is a lot of value to discuss for business owners and policymakers. 
New! Watch the podcast on YouTube Here! 

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Thank you to our sponsor of this episode for the support, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency.

TNLA Green Report Episode 10: Zaira Garcia, Texas State Director of FWD.us

10/13/2020

 

​Episode 10 features Zaira Garcia, Texas State Director of FWD.us, a national organization with state-level chapters focused on fixing the broken U.S. immigration system.  Amongst the priorities for FWD.us is improving the H-2B and H-2A programs, something the green industry has been working on for years. In this episode, we go into the work of FWD.us and their partnership with TNLA along with other Texas business groups to improve these vital programs.

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode for the support, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency.

TNLA Green Report Episode 9: John Farner with the Irrigation Association

9/23/2020

 
In this episode, our guest is John Farner who serves as the Industry Development Director for the national Irrigation Association. John jumps into topics related to COVID relief, federal developments on water, and a brief overview of the election landscape heading into November 2020. John gives our audience a perspective of someone who is working on water-related issues in Congress and someone who monitors the development of irrigation policy across the United States.


Thank you to our sponsor of this episode for their support, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency.​​

TNLA Green Report Episode 8: Tiffany Lashmet of Texas Agriculture Law Blog

6/16/2020

 
In this episode of the TNLA Green Report we interview Tiffany Lashmet, author of the Texas Agriculture Law Blog. Tiffany is an associate professor and extension specialist for the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.  In our interview we covered the Water of the United States update, liability on pesticide drift, landowner liability, and property rights.  Be sure to listen to the episode and check out Tiffany's blog at https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/about/.
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