Welcome New Members

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 

Stone Oak Landscapes LLC- Cudahy, WI 

DakotaGro LLC- Platte, SD

 Pizzo Native Plant Nursery-Leland, IL 

Thank You Exhibitors & Sponsors-2022 Spring Startup Workshop

A Special Thank You to Our Exhibitors!

Sponsors Thank You for Your Support!

Upcoming WNLA & Green Industry Events

 

LIMITED TICKETS! Register Today!

 

Wisconsin Center Milwaukee, WI
August 9-11, 2022
www.gardencentershow.com

NALP Advocacy News

DHS and DOL to Release 35,000 Additional Supplemental H-2B Visas

Federal Pesticide Preemption Bill Introduced in the House of Representatives

Biden Announces $5.8 Trillion Budget

Proposal

DOL Upcoming Overtime Regulations

Update & SBA Roundtable Discussion

In the News

Wisconsin

Commercial use of pesticides and fertilizers to care for lawns, landscapes and trees requires strict compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Below are some resources pertaining to applicable state laws and regulations for pesticide and fertilizer use by professional applicators, information on certification and training requirements for professional applicators for their specific area of use and information on how to contact your regulators with questions or concerns.

Pesticide Regulations

Fertilizer Regulations

Certification Information

Contact Your Pesticide Regulators

Contact Your Fertilizer Regulators

Fertilizer Application Compliance

Recruiting, protecting, maintaining and growing the workforce is of paramount importance to the Landscape industry. There are a myriad of state specific laws and regulations concerning labor and safety issues; along with many opportunities to engage local and state officials to ensure compliance and tap into resources to assist you in growing the workforce. Below is some information on key state specific labor laws and regulations along with recruitment opportunities and state agency contacts.

State Labor Laws

Minimum Wage

OSHA State Contacts

Job Boards/Employment Tools

H-2B Update: First Half Supplemental Cap Rule and H.R. 3857 Momentum

We received intel that the rule to release 22,000 supplemental H-2B visas for the first half cap has been finalized and sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) which is the last stop before official publication. This means we should expect the rule to be published any day but likely by the end of next week, which is on time with the end of January which is what we were told. The timeline for access to these visas is approximately 4 weeks from publication, but we will have a better sense of this timeline once we see the rule. We continue to believe that the process to agree on the rule between DOL and DHS for the first half cap was occurring in tandem with discussions on the second half cap, which means the process for the second half cap will hopefully be expedited. There are now nearly 50 cosponsors on H.R. 3897 the Returning Worker Exception Act, nearly doubling since DOL announced record demand for the FY 22 second half cap in early January. The grassroots activity is making a difference. Since last Friday 863 messages have been sent to elected officials, but we need to double that so we can get closer to 100 co-sponsors.  CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION We need you to take action AGAIN and also pass along to 10 MORE PEOPLE, our strength is our numbers,  and we need to continue to pound your elected official in the House about co-sponsoring H.R. 3897.

Announcements & Articles

To better serve the nursery and landscape industry in Illinois, Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and Illinois Green Industry Association (IGIA) will soon become one unified organization.

The cost of doing business

2022 Benchmarking Your Business Report - Cover Story: Benchmarking Your Business Report | Inflation
Prices are going up everywhere, and the green industry is no different.
to read more about what professional landscapers around the United States are saying. April 5, 2022

Kim Lux and Jimmy Miller

Landscape Pesticide Registry Now Available

Landscape Pesticide Registry Now Available   The 2022 Landscape Pesticide Registry is now available on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) website at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/LandPestReg.aspx The dataset of registered properties and participants is available as a sortable spreadsheet, PDF, and interactive map. The map is a visual reference to display parcels listed on the registry. Users can zoom to a specific city or address and look for yellow circles that identify properties listed on the registry. The downloadable spreadsheet or PDF file should be used to verify if an address is registered. If a customer’s address is on the registry, provide 12 hours advanced notice to the person who listed that particular address prior to making a landscape pesticide application. This includes application to turf, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, lawns, mulched areas, or to control adult mosquitos. Ch ATCP 29.56(8) Wis Adm Code requires you provide the following information: Address and telephone number of the business making the application. Address of the landscape to be treated. Scheduled date of application. If the date changes after giving notice, a revised notice is required. The brand name, product name, or common chemical name of each pesticide that may be applied. Homeowners and renters must annually sign up if they want to know in advance when a business is going to apply pesticides to neighboring properties. The 2022 registry is valid from March 15, 2022 to March 14, 2023. Questions? Contact us at DATCPLandscapeRegistry@wi.gov Division of Agricultural Resource Management

2021 Hall of Fame and Distinguished Service Awards

Click here to submit your 2022 Hall of Fame Nominations

WNLA Committees

 

ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH Committee 

• Serve as WNLA interface with state government
• Build relationships with state agencies that regulate our industry
• Works to make the profession of “Green Industry “visible and relevant
  to our state legislators and government officials.
• Provides updates to membership on relevant governmental issues
• Support Workforce Development Skills
• Review national groups for public awareness opportunities
• Look for collaborations in business development for member companies

MEMBERSHIP Committee

• Grow Membeship by recruiting new members
• Launch recruiting campaign to aggressively attract and recruit members
• Develop and implement Retention Campaigns to keep existing members
• Target younger potential members

• Stage engagement experiences and events (coordinate new member and networking social events)

 

MARKETING AND BRANDING Committee

• Promote conferences and industry events
• Promote professional development seminars and offerings
• Develop brand statements
• Maintain social media presence via Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Committee

• Build on the Spring Start up Workshop
• Hall of Fame & Distinguished Service Awards 
• Seek Potential SpeakersProvide on-site support
• Coordinate educational workshops, seminars, garden & landscape events  

                            

NETWORKING/SOCIAL EVENTS Committee 

• To plan and facilitate WNLA networking and social events
• Solicit Sponsorship, auction items, and raffle prizes
• Provide on-site support
• Golf Outing
• Brewer Game
• Holiday Party

All Committee’s will work with association management office to execute the events successfully.

If you are interested in joining a WNLA committee please email jeanine@wamllc.net, for details.

WNLA 2020-2022 Strategic Plan

MISSIONOur mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every landscape and nursery professional in
Wisconsin.

VISION STATEMENTThe Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association is the recognized go-to source in the green industry
providing indispensable value to companies, employees, clients, peers, and the communities we serve.

VALUE STATEMENTAs professionals, we passionately embrace and impact quality of life through green space design,
creating important, valuable and sustainable environments for homes, businesses, and communities.

Read More CLICK HERE for the WNLA Strategic Plan 2020-2022

Sponsors

WNLA Annual Sponsorship Opportunity

2022 Sponsorship Advertising 

Advertising in the WNLA website gives your company unbeatable exposure to current and potential customers! You will also be listed in each WNLA Enews. Website Scolling Logo on Home Page with link to your own website.  Listing in WNLA Newsletter for 1 year The logo, once clicked, will direct to your company website. For more info email jeanine@wamllc.net. 

Call for Articles

This is a call for articles or events happening with your company.  Any news or press releases pertaining to your organization or if you are holding an event at your location that you would like others to hear about, pass them along to us and we will add them into our newsletters!  Send any content to Jeanine.  jeanine@wamllc.net