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1 WINTER NEBRASKA NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION Nebraska Great Plains Conference Have you registered for the 2017 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference? The event will take place January at the Ramada Plaza in Omaha. The planning committee has created an excellent lineup of speakers and sessions on topics including new perennials, hydrangeas, social media, emerging paver trends, EAB, gardens of the world, native plants and much more! The conference will also feature a full exhibit hall and the live and silent auctions. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact the NNLA office. Judy Nauseef, FAPLD See you there! 2017 NEbraska GREAT PLAINS ConferenCE January Omaha, NE Kelly Norris Jane Beggs-Joles Co-hosted by the NNLA and NAA. See the NNLA website for more details coming soon: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The 2017 Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza in Omaha during the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference. THE NNLA MISSION: TO ADVANCE THE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND CERTIFICATION TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVELY GROWING THEIR BUSINESSES. 1

2 President s Message BY MILES IMEL Greetings NNLA Members! Happy New Year Everyone! We turn the calendar page and here we are with another opportunity correction, a year full of opportunities ahead of us. Personally, I can t wait to get 2017 underway and build on the opportunities and also the challenges that I encountered in We have a tremendous industry with amazing people that make it all worth it. The challenges our industry has faced over the many years lead us into opportunities that we can either let go of, or take hold of and run with! My family and our business have grabbed our 2016 challenges and we intend to give our new opportunities our very best effort! One of the ways we are moving forward is to once again attend the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference January in Omaha, brought to us by the Nebraska Arborist Association and the NNLA. The conference committee has done an amazing job putting together a very impressive lineup of speakers and topics from new plants, hardscape, EAB (it will affect all of us in some way), social media, tree care, and much more! Whether your business is landscaping, growing, retailing or maintenance, the educational sessions always offer nuggets that can be taken back to your businesses and put to work. NEW this year, we are excited to offer two separate, all-day workshops on Monday Planting Design and Hardscape. The conference and the workshops will give you the chance to grow yourself and your business. We can t overemphasize the benefit of interacting with our colleagues in the industry. It is always great to network with old friends, make new friends and gain insight from those in the various sectors of our industry. You can t put a dollar value on this type of interaction. Well, 2017 is here, the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference is almost here. What are you going to do with the opportunities that are before you? I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year and best wishes for a very SUCCESSFUL and PROFITABLE 2017! Miles 2017 WINTER 2017 NNLA CALENDAR OF EVENTS NNLA Workshops - Design & Hardscape January 23, 2017 Ramada Plaza Omaha, NE NCN Testing January 23, 2017 Ramada Plaza Omaha, NE Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference January 24-25, 2017 Ramada Plaza Omaha, NE NSA Lawn, Garden Tree Education Program Growing Small Fruit February 21, 2017 NE Extension - Platte County Room Columbus, NE NSA Lawn, Garden Tree Education Program Tree Issues & EAB Q&A February 27, 2017 NE Extension - Platte County Room Columbus, NE Additional events can be found at: 2

3 JAPANESE FLOWER THRIPS JENNY ENCHAYAN, NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Japanese flower thrips (Thrips setosus Moulton) is a species of thrips native to eastern Asia and was identified in 2014 in The Netherlands. In 2016, it was discovered at a single nursery in Michigan. In its native range it is considered a minor pest, however this species is not responding well to biocontrol practices. Like many other thrips species, the Japanese flower thrips is polyphagous meaning it feeds on a wide range of plant species, including hydrangea and hosta, and can survive year round in greenhouses. USDA plant hardiness is listed for zones 4-11, meaning Japanese flower thrips are considered capable of surviving Nebraska winters. It is a relatively weak vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Damage caused by the Japanese flower thrips appears as typical thrips feeding injury with silvery spots and dark puncture spots. It does not usually feed on pollen, and is mostly considered a leaf-feeding thrips. Currently, this species of thrips is not indicated to cause significant loss in production or cause mortality in hosts. While species of thrips are difficult to identify, Japanese Flower Thrips are a dark colored thrips, females especially. They may not respond well to biocontrol practices and may be more abundant where biocontrols are in use. When identifying in the field, use at least 10x magnification lense and look for the basal portion of the wings to form a white or light gray band that contracts with the dark body and apical wing color. If Japanese flower thrips are suspected, contact Nebraska Department of Agriculture Entomology Program at (402) or agr.plant@nebraska.gov. Tree-killing pests, like the emerald ash borer, hitchhike on firewood and spread insects and diseases that destroy our trees. Keep your backyard, campgrounds and favorite places safe from these pests. PREVENTION IS KEY: Buy locally-harvested firewood. Ask a park ranger or campground host about where to get local firewood when you travel. If you brought firewood in from another area, BURN IT! Don t leave it, don t take it with you. To report potential emerald ash borer, contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL & PLANT HEALTH PROTECTION 3

4 The Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association NEBRASKA is offering Nursery News two all-day workshops; one for design and one for hardscape. Attendees can look forward to a day that will provide a rich learning experience and networking opportunity. WINTER LOCATION Ramada Plaza 3321 S. 72nd St. Omaha, NE SCHEDULE 8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration & welcome 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First half of workshops 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:00-4:00 p.m. Second half of workshops Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association 2017 Workshops STAY AHEAD OF THE TRENDS CONNECT WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS GROW YOUR BUSINESS ADVANCE YOUR LEARNING Choose from one of the all-day workshops below! Workshop #1: Planting Design - Lisa Orgler This workshop will explore the beauty of arranging plant materials in your garden beds. Topics will include the elements of planting design including an in-depth look at form, texture and color; how to use these elements to compose a planting design, traditional and contemporary planting models, plus some basic graphics of plant symbols and drawing in elevation, so you can communicate your ideas to others. Though not required, participants are welcome to bring along their favorite plant books or catalogues, plus a laptop or ipad. This is a hands-on Tandem Modular Grid - Belgard s Tandem Modular Grid system allows you to quickly create custom landscape elements such as kitchen islands, fire tables, and planter boxes that look great and install quickly. This demonstration will focus on the needed materials and techniques for installing both the base structure and the wall veneer. Cleaning and Sealing Fundamentals - Belgard and Techniseal are pleased to offer industry leading products to help you clean, seal, or sand your next Lisa Orgler Workshop #2: Hardscape - Chris Boyd & Gene Karjala Gene Karjala & Chris Boyd January 23, 2017 workshop, so please come prepared to learn, draw, design and have fun. Award-winning designer, artist and educator, Lisa Orgler is the creator of the website, Paper Garden Workshop, a spirited place to learn garden design. Lisa uses her illustration skills to teach the topics she adores - garden design and landscape graphics. She does this full time in the horticulture department at Iowa State University, plus part-time on her website. To top it off, Lisa also holds degrees in landscape architecture and is registered in the state of Iowa. project. It s important to ensure that you are utilizing proper techniques when using these products. This demonstration will focus on the fundamental best practices when cleaning and sealing hardscape projects. Gene Karjala, Field and Product Specialist with Oldcastle Building Blocks, has more than 30 years of industry experience. Chris Boyd is the Belgard Territory Manager at Oldcastle. View the Registration Brochure on the NNLA Winter Website! 2017

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6 WINTER 2017 NEBRASKA S EAB QUARANTINE UPDATES JULIE VAN METER, NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Nebraska emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine went into effect on June 8, 2016, after EAB was confirmed in Omaha, in Douglas County. A second find of EAB occurred soon after, in Greenwood, Nebraska (Cass County). The quarantine covers a five county area, including Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties. Articles regulated under the quarantine include: EAB in all viable life stages Ash nursery stock Green (raw) ash lumber Any living, dead, cut, or fallen material of the ash including logs, limbs, branches, stumps and roots Composted and uncomposted chips, bark and mulch of all hardwood species Firewood or fuelwood of all non-coniferous (hardwood) species Any item made from or containing ash wood capable of spreading EAB Any other article, product, or means of conveyance when it is determined by the Department to present the risk of spread of EAB The sale or other distribution of ash nursery stock within or out of the quarantine area is prohibited under all conditions. Ash nursery stock cannot be certified as free of EAB. All other regulated articles must be certified by NDA as meeting the requirements of the quarantine in order to leave the quarantine area. Regulated articles can be distributed within the five county quarantine area without certification, however care should be taken to minimize the risk of moving the insect. If you are interested in having a regulated article certified, please contact Julie Van Meter at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at (402) or agr.plant@ nebraska.gov to learn more about the certification process. Several helpful documents are also available on the NDA web site at nebraska.gov/plant/entomology/eab/ index.html Advertise in the NNLA Newsletter Would you like to see your company featured in an ad in the Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association s quarterly newsletter, Nebraska Nursery News? You will have the opportunity to present your company logo, products/services and company identity to members from across the state. Check out the new lower advertising rates on the last page of the newsletter. This is a great, affordable opportunity to reach members and anyone who views the newsletter on the website. Please contact the NNLA office at tfougeron@youraam.com or (402) for further details. 6

7 WINTER 2017 NURSERY STOCK DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE - RENEWAL TIME JULIE VAN METER, NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE All 2016 Nursery Stock Distributor licenses expired on December 31, Renewal postcards were sent in November, with information on how to use the new online license renewal system. Renewals were due on December 31, 2016, but will be accepted without penalty through the end of January Delinquent fees will be assessed starting February 1, If you have not yet renewed your license, please do so. If you have lost your postcard or have questions about your renewal, please send an to agr.plant@nebraska.gov or contact Julie Van Meter at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at (402) Our advanced technology for tree treatment allows you to INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TREES YOU TREAT IN A DAY! No drilling damage No mixing at job sites No guarding or return trips No waiting for uptake Treats most trees in five minutes or less! Successful and most profitable add-on service Now Available Emamectin Benzoate Boxer TM Insecticide-Miticide for Two Year Control of EAB & other insects and mite pests Multiple Multiple injection injection tips tips designed designed for for all all types types of of trees, trees, conifers conifers and and palms palms Insecticides Fungicides PGRs Antibiotics MicroNutrients Learn more! Call or visit ArborSystems.com for information and videos 7

8 DriftWatch/BeeCheck Specialty Crop Registry Nebraska DriftWatch ( com) is a free online registry and map for commercial specialty crops being promoted to pesticide applicators to reduce occurrences of drift. A commercial crop is defined as one grown to be sold in some way, and includes vineyards, other fruits/ berries, beehives, vegetables, orchards, and certified organic crops, among others. DriftWatch is growing, both in the number of growers and applicators using the site (there are now 13 states and 1 Canadian province participating), and also in increased functionality: People who just have bees (large or small beekeepers, but where honey or pollination services are sold) now have a separate registration system called BeeCheck. There is a separate, visible button for registration at FieldWatch. This process is specific to beekeepers, but apiaries are still incorporated into the main DriftWatch map with the other specialty crops for applicators. January 19 & 20, 2017 Kansas City The 2017 Western Crown Center Exhibit Hall Kansas City, MO Trade show Education Networking Claudia West keynote & design workshop Horticulture in 2027 panel Learning Centers with Western exhibitors Roundtable Discussions Western University, including Kim Todd, University of Nebraska-Lincoln GrowNative! education Emerging Leaders discussion Student Forum Student Advisory Committee Wednesday Evening Reception celebrating Kids + Nature Western Pub in partnership with ONLA, MOGIA/MLNA, KNLA, NNLA & INLA wnla.org THE Western Western Nursery & Landscape Association Established 1890 wnla.org Beehives can now be placed on the map with the click of the mouse or tap of the screen on a mobile device. When the user clicks a hive location, a half acre circle appears on the map. Beekeepers can now choose whether or not their beehives appear on the public map or are visible only to applicators registered in DriftWatch. Applicators registered in DriftWatch/BeeCheck receive notices when new crop sites are added to the map. The Non-specialty Transition to Certified Organic category is available for non-specialty crops in the transition period required by the National Organic Program. Specialty crops in transition can still be placed in their corresponding specialty crop category. A listing of the crop categories for Nebraska DriftWatch and a description of the service can be seen at NDADWinfo. No computer and/or ? Nebraska DriftWatch now has a paper application form that can be used to complete the process, or it can be done over the phone in a few minutes. Either way, please contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) at DriftWatch is being promoted heavily to commercial and private applicators by NDA and University of Nebraska Extension. This message is also going to aerial applicators being licensed in Nebraska, including those who live out-of-state. Please take a look at DriftWatch-BeeCheck, and consider putting your commercial crops on the map. Renewal notices to already-registered growers will be sent by in early 2017, but growers can review their information and renew now. Has your address changed? Did you renew in 2015 or 2016? Please double check because growers are removed if renewal isn t done each year. If that was the case, please contact me to get reinstated. Craig Romary Environmental Programs Specialist - NDA craig.romary@nebraska.gov 8

9 Session Descriptions for Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference Below is a short list of the sesssions being offered during the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference on January in Omaha. View all of the session descriptions and speaker bios on the NNLA website. 9 WINTER 2017 Plants with Style - Kelly Norris Gardeners need chic, sustainable, thriving plants for modern lifestyles. Why settle for lackluster gardens filled with dull, ho-hum plants? Plants after all are the very essence of fashionable gardening. In this spirited, provocative lecture, 20-something plantsman Kelly Norris calls for a garden revolution: out with boring plants and in with stylish alternatives that captivate and enthrall. A passionate horticulturist and lifelong gardener, Kelly is the ideal guide to the botanical riches available to today s gardeners. In chapters on environment, structure, seasonal standouts, and plant combinations he shines a spotlight on the A-list plants in every category plants that will thrive, not merely survive. Along the way, he shows you how to forge a personal style in harmony with your garden s setting and local environment. As Kelly puts it, A garden is the best way to savor life on earth. Let Plants with Style guide you to the plants that will provide a richer, more fulfilling connection between you and your own patch of soil. New Perennials for Modern Gardens - Kelly Norris With all the interest in the New Perennial Movement and a market shift towards sustainable gardening, a new palette of plants has emerged at the intersection of form and function. Perennials used in this style of gardening thrive in social arrangements, translating their native ecologies into beautiful communities of plants that ultimately require less resources and incorporate more diversity into the modern landscape. While many old favorites continue to have a place in these contemporary designs, many underappreciated perennials, particularly natives, have a new context in which to be appreciated. Plantsman Kelly Norris will highlight several examples of sustainable, plant-driven gardens from across the country, comparing and contrasting them to the wild circumstances that inspired them, while introducing the audience to the perennials within them. Great Plants for the Great Plains - Bob Henrickson, Addie Kinghorn & Todd Faller The panel will talk about trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials that have been chosen by the Great Plants for the Great Plains Committee as plants that are hardy here but maybe not used as much, especially in the landscapes. The panel will encourage attendees to expand their plant palette with plant suggestions that will work and are completely hardy at least for the east 2/3 of the state. Examples will be provided that would work in western Nebraska that are similar to the ones recommended for eastern Nebraska. Emerging Paver Trends - Gene Karjala & Chris Boyd This presentation will focus on several new hardscape trends in both materials and installation methods for residential landscape projects. Belgard s portfolio of products includes Rinn technology, Satura technology, and Mirage porcelain pavers that all represent progressive manufacturing techniques. It s important to both understand the associated benefits and installation standards to sell and install these products successfully. Where s Your Flair? - Gene Karjala & Chris Boyd This presentation focuses on the opportunity to enhance your residential landscape wall applications with accenting techniques. Alternative usage of both paver products and wall caps as accenting can take an ordinary wall project to the next level. Learn about appropriate materials and installation techniques to incorporate this practice into your projects. Continued on page 10 Ingredients to a Great Impression QUALITY. VARIETY. EXPERIENCE. EXPERTISE. SERVICE. Our priority is to deliver the best and freshest products that meet your highest standards and help you grow your business. B&B Trees Evergreen Trees/Shrubs Bagged Trees Deciduous Shrubs Shrub Roses Ornamental Grasses Perennials Annuals Grafted Evergreens Topsoil Hardwood Mulch South 48th Street Papillion, NE Phone: Fax: papiovalley.com

10 Session Descriptions for Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference Hydrangeas Jane Beggs-Joles Why doesn t my hydrangea bloom? How do I change the flower color? Why didn t my reblooming hydrangea flower? Hydrangeas generate more questions than any other genus. Learn the facts on this popular (and confusing) group of plants, and find out which species are best for the Great Plains. New Plants for Landscape Challenges - Jane Beggs-Joles The Great Plains can be a challenging climate for landscapes, but plant breeders have developed exciting new varieties that don t just survive harsh climates, but thrive in them. Learn about new plants that will bring durable color to this harsh environment. How to Use Social Media Effectively in Your Business - Mike Bitter Mike Bitter started Affordable Social Media nine years ago with the intent of learning, teaching, and applying best practices when using Social Media tools (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube). Working with a wide array of industries, he s learned how to expertly market products and services through Social Media and marketing. The integration of his Social Media Business Model has been instrumental in adjusting the way his clients transfer prospects into their sales funnel, ultimately increasing their sales volume. Using Native Plants in the Landscape - Judy Nauseef With the availability of native plants from growers, wholesalers and garden centers, it is time for landscape designers and landscape contractors to start adding native plants to their projects. Offer beautiful and sustainable designs to your clients. These plants will help to conserve water, reduce the amount of water entering our waterways and create habitat for bees, birds and butterflies. Use basic design principles to incorporate native plants in your projects. Do you ship nursery stock out-of-state? More than just your NE nursery license may be required. Don t risk shipping without proper certification! For info about requirements, contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Export Certification Coordinator at: or agr.phyto@nebraska.gov 10

11 WINTER Board Nominations NNLA Board of Directors 2016 Miles Imel, NCN President Peaceful Prarie Nursery Brook Way Dr., Mitchell, NE Cell: Nominations for the three open positions on the NNLA Board have been sent in and we are excited about the candidates who wish to serve on the board. Two director positions and one Vice President position will be open for election during the Business Meeting at the 2017 Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference. There is a three year term assigned to the director positions and a two-year term assigned to the Vice President term. The following candidates have indicated their interest in serving in this capacity. Please make plans to attend the conference and vote. If there are more than two candidates running for the open positions, a vote will need to be cast. Each member organization will get one vote, along with the individual, associate and honorary members. ABouT BRIAN Munk As an assistant manager at Campbell s Nursery s Pine Lake location, I am afforded the opportunity to work with many people in the nursery and landscaping industry. Through these encounters I am privileged to learn of new thoughts, trends and ideas happening within our industry that could be showcased at one of our summer field days or at our winter conference. Why do you want to be on the board? I am running for the office of vice president on the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association Board of Directors. I am just finishing my fourth year as a member on the board of directors and I am now looking to continue to serve the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape industry from the office of vice president. As a Nebraska Certified Nurseryman and a Certified Nebraska Arborist, I feel that I can work and communicate with members from both of our organizations. ABouT Jason Kuehl Jason Kuehl grew up on a farm near Omaha and has been involved in horticulture for over 23 years. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.S. in Agricultural Science- Agronomy, he worked for the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as a state inspector for two seasons. In 1996 he went to work for Mulhall s Nursery in Omaha as the Field Manager serving as tree grower and buyer for almost 18 years. In the fall of 2013 he started at PlantRight as the salesperson for Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Why do you want to be on the board? I am interested in being on the board of directors because I am passionate about the industry and supporting Nebraska. We need professionals in the industry, and we need to grow the next generation of nursery people, along with educating customers. As a Nebraska Certified Nurseryman I also want to support an effort to make that a more recognizable and sought after reference. ABout Rod Ruzanic We work to replicate Mother Nature s Design - Wolf Landscape Design. After twenty years as Wolf Landscape Design s owner, I still hug trees and use my love of nature to inspire future environmentalists. I became a curator of Ogallala s Community Arboretum, NSA s 100th site, in I have also been a certified arborist with the Nebraska Arborists Association since I have been a Re-Tree Nebraska ambassador since the program s creation. Why do you want to be on the board? As a candidate for the board member-at-large, I bring additional experience and diversity to an already enthusiastic landscape family. Marti Neely, NCN Vice President Marti Neely Design & Associates 9811 Sprague St., Omaha, NE Cell: martineelyapld@gmail.com Kim Davidson, NCN Past President KM Landscaping 524 Nebraska 92, Yutan, NE Cell kimddesigns@hotmail.com Chas Berke, NCN Treasurer SunValley Landscaping Inc Rd. 421, Cozad, NE chasberke@gmail.com Christine Karloff, NCN Sun Valley Landscaping 5601 Harrison Street, Omaha, NE christine@sunvalleyomaha.com Addie Kinghorn, NCN, South 46th Ave., Omaha, NE akinghorn@cox.net Sherilynn Hawkins, NCN Bluebird Nursery, Inc. 519 Bryan St., Clarkson, NE sherilynn@bluebirdnursery.com Mikaela Eaton, NCN Greenlife Gardens 5023 Shannon Drive, Papillion, NE mikaela@greenlifegardens.com Brian Munk, NCN Campbell s Nursery 5625 Pine Lake Road Lincoln, NE bmunk@campbellsnursery.com Tiffany Fougeron, Executive Director 521 First Street, Milford, NE tfougeron@youraam.com 11

12 CEO OF NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION PRESENTED HEUERMANN LECTURE Lincoln, Neb. Mark Poeschl, chief executive officer of the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation, delivered the Heuermann Lecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The talk, Sustainability and Survivability: The Balancing Act to Feed the World, was held January 10 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, 2021 Transformation Drive. The Heuermann Lecture series is organized by Nebraska s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Poeschl is responsible for the operations and long-term success of the National FFA organization and foundation. Together with National FFA s board of directors and the board of trustees, he assures FFA s relevance and service to agriculture and agricultural education. He assumed this role in August Prior to his role with FFA, Poeschl was vice president and group director, stakeholder engagement, at Cargill Animal Nutrition, where he was involved in developing and executing their global 2020 strategy. Poeschl played a key role in talent selection and career development in the company and was instrumental in collaborating and implementing long-range business strategies. In 2016, he began working on sustainable and responsible animal protein production issues with key stakeholders. Poeschl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Nebraska in A former FFA member, he served as Nebraska State FFA president from He and his wife, Nancy, were volunteer judges in recent years at the National FFA Convention and Expo, and established a scholarship endowment for FFA members through the National FFA Foundation. Poeschl also assists in the oversight of a family farming operation in Nebraska. The Heuermann Lecture series focuses on providing enough food, natural resources and renewable energy for the world s people, along with securing the sustainability of rural communities where the vital work of producing food and renewable energy occurs. The lectures are funded by a gift from B. Keith and Norma Heuermann of Phillips. The Heuermanns are longtime university supporters with a strong commitment to Nebraska s production agriculture, natural resources, rural areas and people. The talks are recorded and air on NET World. Contact: Jessie Brophy, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, , jbrophy3@unl.edu Membership Dollars Program The NNLA Board has created a new Membership Dollars Program. If you recruit a new NNLA member, you will receive $25 in Membership Dollars. These dollars can be used toward NNLA-sponsored events such as the Summer Field Days and the Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference. The more members you recruit, the more dollars you earn! Membership Dollars must be used within twelve months of issuance. A new member is defined as someone who has not been a member for at least two years. This would apply to active, associate or individual members only. Be sure to have the new member indicate that you referred them! View the membership application on the NNLA website. If you haven t renewed your membership, please do so soon as the new membership year began July 1. If you need a copy of your membership invoice, please contact the NNLA office. 12

13 Mar Alliance February 28 th Knight Museum North Platte March 1 st West Central Research and Extension Center Ord March 2 nd Lower Loup NRD Office SAVE THE DATE 2017 TREE CARE WORKSHOPS Trees and Their Full Circle Benefits Workshop agenda and registration information will be available in January. Cost is $45 and lunch is included. For more information contact Graham Herbst or Amy Seiler Tree Care Workshops are a joint partnership between the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. We are thankful for funding support from the US Forest Service and the Nebraska Environmental Trust that make these opportunities possible. Kearney March 3 rd Harmon Park Activity Center Mead March 7 ARDC Norfolk March 21st Lifelong Learning Center 13

14 DONATED GOODS or SERVICES VERIFICATION The Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association gratefully acknowledges the donation of in-kind goods & services ACTIVITY/PROGRAM: Nebraska GREAT PLAINS Conference DATE OF PROGRAM: January 24-25, 2017 DONOR (Individual or Company): CONTACT NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX DESCRIPTION OF GOODS or SERVICES The donor estimates the value of the goods or services to be $ Gift Enclosed Please Arrange Pick UP: Contact listed above Contact for pickup Phone Thank you for completing this form and returning to: (Please keep a copy of this form as your receipt for tax purposes. Our tax ID number is ) Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association 521 First Street PO Box 10 Milford, NE FAX: (402) PHONE: (402) Signature Date 14