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2023 Spring Newsletter
President's Message
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Jonathan Stickels with Mariani Plants and it is an honor to serve as President of the WNLA. My roots in the industry started when I was very young growing up a few blocks away from Olbrich Gardens in Madison. I knew I wanted to build a career in life sciences, but it wasn’t until I was offered a job working for Russell Kook at Caledonia Christmas Tree Farm outside of Merrimac that I got the bug to be a grower. From there I went through the MATC/Gateway Tech joint Horticulture program, had the privilege of working for both Ganshert Nursery and Landscape and The Bruce Company of WI, Inc. where I learned invaluable lessons in both horticulture and business. I am now a Nursery Manager with Mariani Plants where I have been since 2014. I also have a long history of going to Summer Field Days and Winter Workshops as well as serving on committees and boards of WNA, WGIF and IGIA. This industry means the world to me and I say it whole heartedly that we are in the greatest industry in the world. There is nothing that ties together art, science, and business in a way that benefits our world like the green industry. That’s why it is so important for all of us to come together as a group to learn, teach and advocate for what we do and what we love. I look forward to working with our board members, committee members and anyone else willing to take an active role in moving the WNLA’s mission forward. This group is only as strong as we make it collectively, so please come out to our great events like our first ever Women’s night we are holding jointly with WLCA March 23rd. I also implore you to help on committees where you can and most importantly let myself and your board of representatives hear from you about what you want out of your organization. Thank you again and I look forward to working for you all.
Welcome New Members
Lake Country Landscaping Delafield, WI
Terra Tec Landscapes
Richfield, WI
Fox lane Lawns, LLC
East Troy, WI
Midwest Stihl
Cottage Grove, WI
Reflections 2025 iLandscape Show
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR WNLA MEMBERS WHO ARE ON THE ILANDSCAPE COMMITEE.
Brent Gustason-Mariani PlantsBecky Kielstrup-Avant Gardening & Landscape
Rachelle Lurvey-Turtle Creek Nursery Ross Swartz-Paul Swartz Nursery & Garden
Dave Warning-McKay Nursery
Upcoming WNLA & Green Industry Events
NALP Advocacy News
H-2B Extension of Rule Comment Period for Fee Increase, Cap Close to Being Hit
Georgia and Texas Play Offense on Proposals to Ban Gas-Powered Landscape Equipment
NALP and ALCC Colorado Flyn-In - Pesticide Applicators Act and Preemption
In the States
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.
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.
Minimum Wage
OSHA State Contacts
Job Boards/Employment Tools
Announcements & Articles
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:
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 |
WNLA Committees
- 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.
- 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.
Sponsors
WNLA Annual Sponsorship Opportunity
2023 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