Frontrunners Chapter - FNGLA

02/19/2026

Great board meeting in Tallahassee this week. We were lucky to be in the FL Senate today when they passed the FL Farm Bill.

02/12/2026

Volunteers are needed for the first annual Landscape Rodeo being held in St. Augustine next week. Please click the link below to sign up. Thank you!

02/12/2026

Join Congresswoman Kat Cammack for a Farm Bill listening session in the FNGLA Frontrunners Chapter's region tomorrow, Feb. 13, from 8:00–9:30 a.m. at Santa Fe River Ranch in Alachua, FL. To attend, please RSVP via email to: [email protected]

02/05/2026

Please take a moment to fill out the attached preliminary damage assessment from the recent freeze by this Friday February 6th.

We understand it is early and you may still be assessing damages, but this preliminary report is imperative to requesting federal aid as early as possible to those impacted by the freezes.

Access survey by clicking
https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9h73AXBEyHNAUe

02/05/2026

Know a nursery or landscape professional whose industry efforts are worthy of praise? Nominate that individual for an FNGLA Industry Award by March 11: https://fngla.org/about-fngla/about/awards/profile/industry-awards

12/24/2025

SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS AT THE FIRST-EVER LANDSCAPE RODEO
A fundraiser with head-to-head challenges, awards & good eats. Registration is open! https://thelandscaperodeo.com/

February 19–20, 2026
VIP Dinner (19th)
Rodeo (20th)

at Ancient City Farmstead, St. Augustine, FL

Join the inaugural Landscape Rodeo in St. Augustine, FL — a hands-on competition & fundraiser. Proceeds support FNGLA scholarships and education.

09/10/2025

FNGLA is excited to announce that Florida Water Star Accredited Professional is returning to Gainesville.

Where: Florida Forest Service Waccasassa Forestry Centre, 5353 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609

When: 8: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Training Cost: $50 (This is a $150 value sponsored by the St. Johns River Water Management District.)

Lunch Included: Sponsored by Toro Irritrol Unique Lighting Systems

Optional Testing Fee: $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members

CEUs: Already certified? FNGLA and FWS earn 6 CEUs by attending

Questions on the Florida Water Star AP program? Deirdre Irwin, FWS Coordinator, St. Johns River Water Management District, (386) 329-4341 or [email protected]

Questions about registering for the FWS AP Class or Exam? Merry Mott, FNGLA, 407-295-7994 or [email protected]

Register here: https://fngla.org/stay-updated/events/calendar/event/2025/09/24/florida-water-star-gainesville

05/29/2025

Private Applicator/Row Crop Pesticide License Course – June 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (with Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent), at the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office (22712 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669)

This workshop is designed to provide training for private applicator and agricultural row crop pest control licenses. The private applicator license is required for anyone that applies restricted use pesticides to their own farm, greenhouse, or nursery.

The registration fee of $25.00 (plus $3.52 Eventbrite fee) includes handout materials and light refreshments. Participants must register online by June 15. The registration fee after June 15 or if paying at the door will be $35.00 (plus $4.19 Eventbrite fee). This class is limited to 10 participants. There will be no refund for the registration fee.

Kevin Korus, DPH. Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent II UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County
22712 W. Newberry Rd. Newberry, FL 32669
352-955-2402
[email protected]

Send a message to learn more

05/27/2025

Hotel Deadline is Tomorrow for the 2025 FNGLA Convention!

Book your stay now before time runs out.

Be sure to book your hotel accommodations for FNGLA Annual Convention no later than Wednesday, May 28 to receive the special FNGLA rate.

Hotel rates will go up after the deadline. Don't risk losing this significantly reduced rate!

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05/16/2025

Have you checked out the 2025 FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association) Convention schedule being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando June 19 – 21, 2025? Tours are filling up fast and there are limited spaces. If you will be attending and needing a hotel room, we recommend that you book your room sooner than later.

https://fs19.formsite.com/KGX9Am/images/2025_Annual_Convention_Schedulev4.pdf

04/17/2025

We hope that you are making plans to attend the 2025 FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association) Convention Where It All Begins June 19th - 21st at the Rosen Shingle Creek.
https://fngla.org/stay-updated/events/annual-convention