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

3/9/2022

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

12/22/2021

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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
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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

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

12/4/2020

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

10/13/2020

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

9/23/2020

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

6/16/2020

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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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Legislator Spotlight - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller [Ep. 7]

1/3/2020

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The Green Report speaks with Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, head of a massive state agency that impacts the green industry daily. In this episode we review some of the critical functions of the agency and discuss some ongoing efforts TNLA and TDA are working in partnership. Commissioner Miller gives an update on the trade missions and disease control efforts in our state.
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Issue Highlight- Cities Requiring Paid Sick Leave [EP. 6]

10/17/2019

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In the past two years, major cities across Texas have expanded their regulatory authority by creating new employment mandates on businesses of all sizes.  As Texas employers struggle to comply, the business community, including TNLA, have begun to push back on these patchwork regulations.  This episode we speak with Annie Spilman, Texas State Director for NFIB and spokeswoman for the ASSET coalition on the fight against cities creating employer mandates. 
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Issue Highlight - Hemp with Zack Guignardi [Ep. 5]

8/30/2019

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Texas is preparing for the start of a new industrial hemp market and it has grower's curious about the role of nursery growers in the business potential of hemp propagation.  Listen in as we talk with Zack Guignardi from Colorado about how he is using greenhouses for the propagation of hemp clones, and producing clean, genetically consistent stock for row crop farmers in his state.  We get into propagation techniques, seeds vs. clones, the variations of the hemp plant, and potential risks.
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