North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association

08/06/2026

Thank you to the North Carolina Farm Bureau for welcoming NCNLA as a guest during Policy Review Day. We appreciated the opportunity to listen to your members during the Ornamental Horticulture Committee meeting and value the thoughtful discussions had.

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the NCNLA PAC Fundraiser at Jericho Farms in Pikeville!
We appreciate Rep. McNeely and Rep. Bell for taking the time to meet with our members, discuss the issues facing North Carolina's nursery and landscape industry, and listen to our concerns.
Thank you to our members for supporting the NCNLA PAC through your attendance and contributions. Your commitment to advocacy helps ensure our industry's voice is heard.
A special thank you to Jericho Farms for hosting us and to NCNLA Legislative Committee Chair Gary Whitehurst for his leadership in making this event a success.
Together, we're growing a stronger voice for North Carolina's green industry.

06/24/2026

What a great day at the NC FFA Career Show & Expo!

Today, NCNLA members and green industry professionals had the opportunity to connect with the next generation of talent, sharing insights about careers in horticulture, landscaping, nursery production, and more.

A special thank you to Plantworks Nursery, Vandermark Farms, and Myatt Landscaping for helping showcase the many rewarding career paths available in our industry.

We're back again tomorrow, so if you're attending the NC FFA Convention, stop by and say hello!

06/15/2026

It’s a beautiful morning at Lochmere Golf Club as golfers warm up and get a little practice in before the 9:00 AM shotgun start at the Robert Cagle Memorial Golf Tournament!

We’re grateful for all of our players, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who help make this event possible each year in support of the NCNLA Scholarship Fund. Looking forward to a great day on the course, with a little friendly competition.

Good luck to all of today’s teams!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

A great day on the course and a meaningful cause.

The Robert Cagle Memorial Golf Tournament supports the Robert E. Cagle Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping invest in the next generation of green industry professionals.

Join us June 15: buff.ly/iStLPuU

05/21/2026

Meet Katie Elzer-Peters, one of this year’s Carolina Nursery Summit speakers.

Katie will present “Zero to Hero: How to Create a Simple Onboarding Workflow for New Wholesale Customers.”

Bringing on new wholesale customers does not have to mean more confusion, repeated questions, or extra staff time. This session will show how a simple onboarding workflow can improve communication, help customers understand your process, and make it easier for your team to serve them well from the start.

Join us June 23 in Raleigh for Carolina Nursery Summit.

Register today: https://buff.ly/J5WeCEI

05/20/2026

Meet Isaac Hennen, one of the featured speakers at Carolina Nursery Summit.

Hennen will present “Amplify Your Workforce,” a session focused on how autonomous robots can help nursery operations improve efficiency and reduce labor strain.

Attendees will learn how this technology can support tasks such as plant transport, spacing, consolidation, scouting, mowing, spraying, and harvesting support.

If labor is one of the challenges facing your operation, this is a session worth making time for.

Register today: https://buff.ly/J5WeCEI

05/19/2026

Meet Dr. Kristopher Criscione, one of this year’s Carolina Nursery Summit speakers.

Dr. Criscione will present “Integrated Container Rootzone Management for Improved Root Growth and Development.”

Healthy roots are the foundation of successful nursery crop production. This session will focus on rootzone management strategies for container-grown plants, including substrate selection, water management, aeration, nutrient delivery, and tools for monitoring rootzone conditions.

Join us June 23 at the NC State McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

Register today: https://buff.ly/J5WeCEI