Northern Green 2018 Advance Program

ADVANCE PROGRAM January 2–4*, 2018

Minneapolis Convention Center www.NorthernGreen.org info@NorthernGreen.org | 651.633.4987

GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:

*This is a one year date change due to the “Big Game” being hosted in Minneapolis in 2018. www.NorthernGreen.org

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Table of Contents

Advertiser Index................................... 4 Schedule Overview............................... 4 Master Classes (Tuesday)................... 6-7 Wednesday at a Glance......................... 8 Opening Keynote.................................. 9 CEO Track & CEO Lounge...................... 9 Wednesday Sessions.......................10-15 3 Ways to Register...............................10 Morning Coffee....................................11 First Time Here?..................................12 Thursday at a Glance...........................16 Interactive Track..................................17 Closing Keynote...................................17 Thursday Sessions......................... 18-26 Silent Auction.....................................18 Association Meetings.......................... 20 Hotels................................................21 Career Central.....................................21 Featured Products & Offers Showcase.. 22 Fun in Minneapolis..............................24 Handouts Information......................... 26 Northern Gardener Bookstore.............. 26 Exhibitors..................................... 28-29 Campfires.......................................... 30 Innovation & Inspiration Theater.......... 30 The Sandbox...................................... 30 Tech Lab........................................... 30 Climber’s Corner................................. 30 Preview Party......................................31 Treasure Hunt.....................................31 Free Lunch.........................................31 Registration Options and Form........ 32-33 Continuing Ed. Units (CEUs)................ 34 Green Industry Awards Celebration....... 34 Legislative Breakfast........................... 34 App................................................... 34 Social Media...................................... 34

Advertiser Index Albert J. Lauer, Inc.............................25 All Stone Solutions.............................35 Anderson Nurseries, Inc......................15 Bachman’s Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes.....................3 Borgert................................................5 Central Landscape Supply...................35 COWSMO, INC...................................24 CPD..................................................27 Ditch Witch........................................35 Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply................19 Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc............... Back Cover Plaisted Companies..............................2 Rock Hard Landscape Supply............. 22 Truck Utilities.....................................15 Wheeler Landscape Supply..................25 Ziegler Cat.........................................23 4 | Northern Green 2018 Advance Program

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW TUESDAY, JANUARY 2

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4

7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Pesticide Recertification (Categories A,E,F, and P available)

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PLT Relicensure

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Urban Turfgrass: Benefits, Management, Environmental Issues

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Revolution in Planting Design

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Great Game of Business / The Great Game of Landscaping

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Trade Show Preview Party

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Green Industry Awards Celebration (separate ticket required)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3

Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last)

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

MNLA Annual Meeting

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Early Bird Session

8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trade Show Open 9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

9:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Campfire, Sandbox, Climber’s Corner, and Inspiration & Innovation Theater Sessions

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

MPSTMA Annual Meeting

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MAC Luncheon

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

MGCSA Annual Meeting

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last) MNLA Legislative Breakfast (separate ticket required) 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Early Bird Session

Concurrent Sessions

Closing Keynote All attendees and exhibitors welcome!

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Opening Keynote All attendees and exhibitors welcome!

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Trade Show Open

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:05 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campfire, Sandbox, Climber’s Corner, and Inspiration & Innovation Theater Sessions

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Free Lunch (while supplies last)

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

MNRC Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

Trade Show Hours Visit hundreds of exhibitors in a 198,000 square foot exhibit hall at Northern Green.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2

Preview Party, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Connect with exhibitors all year long with the Vendor Directory at www.NorthernGreen.org.

Presented by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation (MTGF).

Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are subject to cancellation or changes up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of MNLA/MTGF and may be done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or cancelled, no refunds should be expected. Submission of the registration form acknowledges acceptance of this provision.

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MASTER

CLASSES

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Grow your skills as a green industry professional and attend one of the excellent full-day Northern Green Master Classes on Tuesday.

NEW FOR 2018: ONE, TWO & THREE DAY REGISTRATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE! See www.NorthernGreen.org for details.

Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Design & Technology – PLT Relicensure

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Instructed by Dick Johnson, PLT Services, Inc.; Gerry De La Vega, TerraDek Lighting, Inc.; and Tim Malooly, Water in Motion Pending DOLI approval, this class satisfies eight hours of continuing education requirements for the Power Limited Training Licensure, including 2 hours of code and 6 hours of technical training. The information provided during this class is oriented specifically towards the landscape industry, and will focus on principles of landscape lighting design and technology.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Generously supported by:

Pesticide Recertification (Categories A, E, F or P) This workshop meets MDA’s Commercial Pesticide Applicator requirements for category A (Core) and E (Turf and Ornamentals). Recertification for optional Categories F (Aquatics) and P (Vertebrate Pest) will also be offered as part of this workshop.

This workshop has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Licensed applicators with Categories A and E who last attended a recertification workshop in 2016, and newlicensed pesticide applicators in 2017, must attend an MDA-approved workshop by 12/31/2018. By attending the Pesticide Recertification track and completing the on-site attendance documentation, applicators will obtain recertification credit.

For licensed applicators to receive credit for Category F – Aquatics or Category P – Vertebrate Pest, they must attend the entire Pesticide Recertification track (Category A and E, and F or P) and complete on-site attendance documentation.

Category F and P (Choose One): 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Categories A and E: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Revolution in Planting Design Presented by Thomas Rainer, Phyto Studio and Larry Weaner, Larry Weaner Landscape Associates Thomas Rainer | The Social Networks of Plants: Creating Designed Plant Communities This groundbreaking talk presents a powerful alternative to traditional horticulture—designed plantings that function like naturally-occurring plant communities. Join Thomas Rainer, a leading voice in ecological landscape design, to learn how plants fit together in nature and how to use this knowledge to create landscapes that are resilient, beautiful, and diverse. As practical as it is inspiring, this talk explores a new synthesis of ecology and horticulture--resulting in an intentionally designed and managed community where population dynamics are encouraged within an aesthetic framework.

Larry Weaner | The Liberated Landscape: Integrating Ecological Processes into Landscape Design All too often we treat our gardens and landscapes as static compositions of carefully placed and managed plants. But our approach can be more dynamic—and arguably more rewarding—by working with ecological processes and patterns of change over time. Learn how Larry Weaner combines basic design principles and practical management techniques with an understanding of ecological patterns and processes to create ever-evolving landscapes that bring new meaning to the idea of partnering with nature. Using examples from diverse meadow, shrubland, and woodland projects, Weaner will share how this give-and-take approach can result in low-maintenance, aesthetically compelling landscapes.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Urban Turfgrass: Benefits, Management, Environmental Issues Presented by Dr. Brian Horgan, University of Minnesota; Dr. Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota; Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota; Dr. Jon Trappe, University of Minnesota; Andrew Hollman, University of Minnesota; Dr. Dominic Petrella, University of Minnesota; and Dr. Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin-Madison The MTGF Master Class will focus on the benefits, management, and environmental issues surrounding turfgrass management in the urban environment. Our world-renowned educators and researchers from the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin-Madison will provide in-depth information surrounding sustainable turfgrass management. The discussion will include topics of: • Sustainable Turfgrass Systems • Choosing Turfgrasses for Urban Sites • Water Mangement • Urban Turfgrass Nutrition and Fate • 21st Century Mowing • Turfgrass Physiology for the Practitioner • Pesticide Management and Environmental Issues Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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The Great Game of Business & The Great Game of Landscaping Presented by Dave Scholten, The Great Game of Business; and Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces The Great Game of Business was developed to help close one of the biggest gaps in business: the gap between managers and employees. What lies at the heart of The Game is a very simple proposition: The best, most efficient, most profitable way to operate a business is to give everybody in the company a voice in saying how the company is run and a stake in the financial outcome, good or bad.

Dave Scholten, Great Game of Business (GGOB) coach and practitioner, will spend the morning providing attendees with a basic understanding of the origins of The Game, and application of open-book management.

In the afternoon, attendees will get a detailed description of how one company, Field Outdoor Spaces, has implemented the concepts for a 25-employee seasonal landscape design-build company in Minneapolis.

Field has been implementing and evolving the concepts of the Great Game of Business for six years. This session is intended to openly share challenges, failures, missteps and ultimate successes in their journey to be a Great Game company. As part of the Q&A session, Field will have employees from multiple levels of the company talk about their experiences with The Game so far.

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY At-A-Glance COLOR KEY: 7:15 AM 8:15 AM

Premium Content Concurrent Session Ticketed Event Trade Show Campfire, Sandbox, or Theater Session

Legislative Breakfast | A panel discussion of local, statewide, and national issues | 101 FG

University of Minnesota Turf Research Update Sam Bauer, Brian Horgan, Eric Watkins | Aud 3 OPENING KEYNOTE: Emotional Intelligence: Learn 8:30 AM How to Interact, Communicate, and Collaborate 9:45 AM Successfully with All Types of People | Dave Durham Main Aud | All attendees and exhibitors welcome!

7:30 AM 8:20 AM

10:00 AM 5:00 PM

Trade Show Open

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Why Pavers are Your Best Choice | Bill Gardocki | 200 ABC

1:15 PM 1:45 PM

Climbing Demo | Climbers Corner

1:45 PM 2:15 PM

High Tech / Low Budget | Jason Haines | Innovation Theater Putting the Fire in Musclewood: the Origins of Firespire(R), Fire King(R), and Wisconsin Red(TM) Carpinus caroliniana | Michael Yanny | Lakeshore Campfire Top 10 Green Industry Legal Pitfalls to Watch Out For Patrick McGuiness | Backyard Campfire 2:00 PM: MNRC Meeting | Room 203

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Hardscape Challenge Round 3 | The Sandbox

2:20 PM 2:50 PM

Northern Green Game Show: Industry Trends in a Family Feud Format | Innovation Theater Responsible Watering—How to Teach the Homeowner Julie Weisenhorn | Lakeshore Campfire Arborist/Treecare Networking | Backyard Campfire

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

YouTube Your Landscape/Hardscape Business Tom Gardocki | 200 ABC Tree Injection Best Management Practices Shawn Bernick | Aud 2 10-15 Year-Old Rain Garden Evaluation: What Plants Worked? | Fred Rozulmalski | 200 DE MLSN Guidelines and Growth Potential Jason Haines | Aud 3 New Perennials from Around the World Dan Heims | Aud 1 A Not So Sustainable Landscape | Parry Webb | 101 CDE

Opportunistic Plant Selection | Michael Yanny | Aud 2 Critter Control | John Loegering | 200 DE It’s a Brave New Landscape World…Again!

Parry Webb | 101 CDE Wicked Worms: New Approaches to Managing Difficult Earthworms | Ben McGraw | Aud 3 Pest Management Update: New Research, New Products & Pests We Are Seeing | Suzanne Wainwright Evans | Aud 1

10:00 AM 12:00 PM

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT: Are You a Fierce Competitor? | Bill Arman and Ed Laflamme | 101 AB

10:05 AM 10:35 AM

Next, Please: FFA’s Role in Preparing Young People for Careers in the Green Industry Juleah Tolosky | Lakeshore Campfire MNLA Certification Exam Study Tips Certification Task Team | Backyard Campfire The Autonomous Collective & The Tree Trust Partnership Jim Walsh & Karen Zumach | Innovation Theater

10:05 AM 11:05 AM

Hardscape Challenge Round 1 | The Sandbox

10:40 AM 11:10 AM

New Plant Forum | Debbie Lonnee | Innovation Theater LEDs: The New Lighting Gerry De La Vega | Lakeshore Campfire Demo: Garden Center/Retail App | Backyard Campfire

11:15 AM 11:45 AM

Climbing Demo | Climbers Corner

11:20 AM 11:50 AM

New Plant Forum | Debbie Lonnee | Innovation Theater Top 10 Tips—Landscaping for Wildlife John Loegering | Lakeshore Campfire Landscape Contractor/Hardscape Contractor Networking | Backyard Campfire

12:05 PM 1:05 PM

Hardscape Challenge Round 2 | The Sandbox

12:15 PM 12:45 PM

New Plant Forum | Debbie Lonnee | Innovation Theater How to Build a Training System | Greenius by LS Training | Lakeshore Campfire Maintenance of No Mow Lawns Andrew Hollman | Backyard Campfire

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

Beekeeping for Golf Courses | Ben McGraw | Innovation Theater Professional Gardening Networking | Lakeshore Campfire Building Credibility — A Story For Success Bill and Tom Gardocki | Backyard Campfire

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3:00 PM 4:00 PM 3:05 PM 3:35 PM

3:15 PM 3:45 PM

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT: Recruiting to the Rescue: How to Find, Attract, Get Onboard and Keep the Right People | Bill Arman and Ed Laflamme | 101 AB The Life Cycle of a Synthetic Field Roger Weinbrenner | Innovation Theater MNLA Foundation Grant Update — Identity of Bacteria Causing Hydrangea Leaf Blight & Their Host Range | Angela Orshinsky | Lakeshore Campfire IPM and Organic Management for 10 Landscape and 10 Garden Insects | Vera Krischik | Backyard Campfire Pruning Demo | Climbers Corner

3:40 PM 4:10 PM

CHS Field: The First Three Years Nick Baker | Innovation Theater University of Minnesota Stormwater Workshop Series & Certification | Shahram Missaughi | Lakeshore Campfire Walkabout: What’s New in Hardscape?

Scott Frampton | Backyard Campfire

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Hardscape Challenge Round 4 | The Sandbox

4:15 PM 5:15 PM

CEO PREMIUM CONTENT: Nothing Happens Without A Sale! | Bill Arman and Ed Laflamme | 101 AB

4:15 PM 5:15 PM

Garden Center Panel: Events to Increase Sales Karen Bachman-Thul, Scott Endres, Scott Moon, Kelsey Sparks, Jeff Pilla-Moderator | 200 ABC Minnesota’s Stormwater Manual: Connecting Stormwater Management to the Landscape | Michael Trojan | 101 CDE Turfhacking Minimalism | Jason Haines | Aud 3 Protecting and Creating Pollinator Habitat in Lawns Sam Bauer | 200 DE Flash and Splash — Building the Color Story Dan Heims | Aud 1 Safety Is More Than Alphabet Soup | Tom Dunlap | Aud 2

C E O

Opening Keynote Emotional Intelligence

Learn How to Interact, Communicate, and Collaborate Successfully with All Types of People

TRACK Exclusive content for owners, CEOs, managers and top-level leaders, including access to the CEO Lounge.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018

TAKE YOUR LANDSCAPE BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Dave Durham, Mindshift Zone

Ed Laflamme and Bill Arman

WEDNESDAY 8:30–9:45 AM | MAIN AUDITORIUM

There’s a lot of buzz centered around emotional intelligence in the workplace right now, and with good reason. Cuttingedge research into emotional intelligence has shown that it plays a critical role in higher Dave productivity, performance, and job Durham satisfaction. People who have a high level of emotional intelligence are more confident, more capable, and earn greater respect from their colleagues.

Discover how to: S KEYNOTE • Evaluate your current level of emotional intelligence WITH ALL PASSES • Identify your communication strengths and weaknesses • Overcome personal beliefs that might be holding you back • Understand how your emotions affect others — and how their emotions affect you If you’re looking for a way to improve your relationships across your organization, understand how and why others behave the way they do, and achieve greater success in all your job-related endeavors, you don’t want to miss the opening keynote on Wednesday morning.

FREE

Harvest Group Landscape Business Consulting

Stressed out and overwhelmed from running your landscape business? Struggling to grow and sustain your landscape business profitably? Having a hard time finding, hiring and keeping the right people?

This track can help you: • • • •

Grow your landscape business and increase your profit.

Find, train and keep the right people.

Create a sustainable, money-making company.

Learn strategies to make running your business easier.

The CEO Track includes the following topics:

Are you a Fierce Competitor?

Harvesters Bill Arman and Ed Laflamme will lead this session on what it takes to be a “Fierce Competitor” in any market, including yours. The session will focus on learning the 10 traits that you and your organization need to learn and practice to be a “Fierce Competitor.” These 10 traits will lead you and your organization to success, even in the toughest of competitive markets.

NOTE: Free Guidebook when you register in advance!

Recruiting to the Rescue: How to Find, Attract, Get On Board, and Keep the Right People

Find out how to set up a comprehensive recruitment program, including how to: source, screen, and select the right people. Learn the 10-step process to build your organization into a “Recruiting Machine!” Harvester Bill has successfully used these 10 steps for the past 40 years to find the best this industry has to offer. You’ll learn a whole new “way of life” thinking on recruiting and hiring.

Nothing Happens Without a Sale!

Your phone rings from referrals and your marketing program, but are you getting your share of the work? Are you:

Keynotes Supported by:

WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES

YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER

• Losing too many sales to “low ballers?”

• Unsure about the sales process?

• Giving a ton of proposals but not getting the jobs?

Harvester Ed is a master at the sales process. You’ll leave this session learning: • The basics of the sales process.

• How to give potential customers trust so you win the jobs.

• How to close more deals!

CEO Track & CEO Lounge generously supported by:

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM | AUDITORIUM 3

University of Minnesota Turf Research Update Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota; Brian Horgan, University of Minnesota; Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota In this session you will hear about the latest research being conducted in the Turfgrass Science program at the University of Minnesota.

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | MAIN AUDITORIUM

Keynote: Emotional Intelligence: Learn How to Interact, Communicate, and Collaborate Successfully with All Types of People Dave Durham, Mindshift Zone There’s a lot of buzz centered around emotional intelligence in the workplace right now, and with good reason. Cutting-edge research into emotional intelligence has shown that it plays a critical role in higher productivity, performance, and job satisfaction. People who have a high level of emotional intelligence are more confident, more capable, and earn greater respect from their colleagues. They are

also better able to stay calm, flexible, and focused when workplace crises hit and panic threatens to set in.

Unlike your IQ, which is set by the time you are a teenager, your emotional intelligence (EQ) can be improved upon throughout your lifetime. Developing emotional intelligence will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to transform the way you interact with and respond to others.

If you’re looking for a way to improve your relationships across your organization, understand how and why others behave the way they do, and achieve greater success in all your job-related endeavors, this keynote is one you don’t want to miss.

You will discover how to: • Evaluate your current level of emotional intelligence • Identify your communication strengths and weaknesses • Overcome personal beliefs that might be holding you back • Understand how your emotions affect others — and how their emotions affect you

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 200 DE

Critter Control

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER! Northern Green has updated registration packages for streamlined pricing, 24-hour online access, and everything you need to ensure your registration is accurate, up-to-date, and effortless.

 ONLINE

Visit www.NorthernGreen.org to register at your convenience, 24/7.

 MAIL

Use the registration form in the Advance Program, or download from www.NorthernGreen.org and send your registration and payment by mail to the address listed on the form.

 FAX

Use the registration form in the Advance Program or download from NorthernGreen.org and fax back to 651.633.4986.

Receive a discount on registration when you register

by December 20! Plus, members of the following associations receive a $20 discount: MNLA, MGCSA, MPSTMA, MAC, MASMS, MSA, MTA, and MTSC.

John Loegering, University of Minnesota Are you curious what is snacking on your favorite garden plants?

John Loegering will help you identify common vertebrate pests in residential settings and devise management actions to counter these problems. The discussion will run the broad spectrum of pests: moles, gophers, squirrels, rabbits, and urban deer.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 101 CDE

It’s a Brave New Landscape World…Again!

Parry Webb, Weathermatic The smart homeowner and savvy business client are driving the accelerated growth we are now seeing in connecting the landscape systems to the internet. For most landscape professionals, this means venturing into a strange new world of internet connected devices and evolving client expectations. While most of us understand the basics of a connected device, the real challenge for us is understanding the rapidly changing world of technology and its future impact on our industry.

This session will explore the rapidly changing connected world and high tech devices which are quickly changing the landscape industry and how each of us will play a role.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | AUDITORIUM 2

Opportunistic Plant Selection Michael Yanny, JN Plant Selections, LLC Plant breeding is often thought of as a highly technical, complicated endeavor. Not so with Michael Yanny. He will tell stories of how he has found numerous new plant cultivars in all sorts of places. Learn about the origins of Firebird® Crabapple, Red Feather™ Arrowwood, Technito® Arborvitae, Star Power™ Juniper, and other finds in his entertaining presentation of ‘Opportunistic Plant Selection.’

Don’t forget that when you register by December 1st, your badge will be mailed to you in advance. If you register between December 2-20, you will be able to utilize self-check-in onsite.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | AUDITORIUM 1

Questions? Contact the Northern Green office for assistance at 651.633.4987.

Suzanne Wainright Evans will provide details on new research, new products, and new information that can help you with your pest issues.

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Pest Management Update: New Research, New Products, and Pests We Are Seeing Suzanne Wainright Evans, Buglady Consulting

SIP A CUP OF COFFEE AND CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS Join your industry colleagues for a free cup of coffee in Lobby C each morning of Northern Green while supplies last.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 200 ABC

Why Pavers Are Your Best Choice Bill Gardocki, Interstate Landscape Co., Inc. Your clients have many choices including poured concrete, natural stone, and asphalt. How do you convince your client that their number one choice should be pavers for patios, walkways, and driveways? See what sets pavers apart.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | AUDITORIUM 3

Wicked Worms: New Approaches to Managing Difficult Earthworms Benjamin McGraw, Ph.D, Pennsylvania State University Earthworms have been issues on golf courses across the country for over one hundred years. Despite being beneficial in most cropping systems for their ability to break down organic matter and improve soil aeration and water infiltration, these European invasives create castings on turf sites that dull mower blades, muddy the turf, and cause secondary pest issues (e.g. moles). Several turfgrass insecticides have negative impacts on earthworm populations, though unfortunately these are not legal. Therefore, superintendents either use these products in an off-label manner or must rely on cultural controls (e.g. acidifying fertilizers, sand topdressing, etc.) to reduce populations. In this session, McGraw will present current research at Penn State aimed at reducing earthworm populations through the use of cultural practices (e.g. saponin-based fertilizers).

He will also cover the emergence of a new invasive earthworm species from Asia that is appearing in landscapes and forests across the Eastern and Midwestern U.S.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 101 AB

CEO Premium Content: Are You a Fierce Competitor?

Bill Arman and Ed Laflamme, The Harvest Group Harvesters Bill Arman and Ed Laflamme will lead this session on what it takes to be a fierce competitor in any market, including yours. The session will focus on learning the 10 traits that you and your organization need to learn and practice to be a fierce competitor. These 10 traits will lead you and your organization to success even in the toughest of competitive markets.

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

MNLA Certification Exam Study Tips MNLA Certification Task Team Become an MNLA Certified Professional in 2018! Members of the Certification Task Team will provide exam study tips and answer questions about preparing for the exam.

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Next, Please: FFA’s Role in Preparing Young People for Careers in the Green Industry Juleah Tolosky, Minnesota FFA Foundation How do we identify the future leaders and achievers within our industry? FFA works with students and teachers to develop work ethic, career awareness and passion about career opportunities www.NorthernGreen.org

within agriculture, food and natural resources - an area that often struggles to recruit and retain the new employees they need.

In this session, we’ll explore methods and resources that are available through FFA, and in partnership with it, that can help your organization find eager, equipped young leaders who are as ready as you are for the future of the green industry.

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | INNOVATION THEATER

The Autonomous Collective and the Tree Trust Partnership Jim Walsh, Vineland Treecare; Karen Zumach, Tree Trust Four landscape companies, three tree companies and two remodeling companies, calling themselves, “The Autonomous Collective,” worked with Tree Trust to raise over $25,000 and plant over 125 trees for home owners and parks in North Minneapolis.

The main goal was to put these elements together to create a positive experience for everyone involved. The event involved vendors, employees, personal connections, business connections, clients, and a lot of planning. It was all about volunteerism, networking and having some fun! This presentation will be about how projects like this start, gather steam, generate money, and recruit volunteers to build morale, forge community partnerships, and what “The Collective” plans to do next.

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Demo: Garden Center/Retail App Break into the mobile world with MNLA’s incredibly affordable Garden Center/Retail App. If you can find your way onto your customer’s phone, you’ll stay connected in a highly visible place in your customer’s life. With this app, you can accelerate repeat visits by offering rewards for your most loyal customers – and all they need is their phone! Let them know about upcoming events and sales plus give them an easy way to upload a photo and ask a question via the Ask Us feature. This session will feature a demo of the app with MNLA staff. Come see how effective and affordable the MNLA Garden Center App can be for you!

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

LEDs: The New Lighting Gerry De La Vega, TerraDek Lighting, Inc. LED lighting is the new lighting and it is here to stay. Gather around the campfire with Gerry De La Vega to discuss LED lighting basics.

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | INNOVATION THEATER

New Plant Forum, Part 1 Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc. The New Plant Forum is back in 2018! This exciting session, moderated by Debbie Lonnee of Bailey Nurseries, is for those who are all about plants! Participants will hear about cutting edge plants introduced within the past several years. Only plants that are readily available in the trade will be presented. This session is taking place in the Innovation Theater. Plant geeks will love seeing the new introductions on that big screen!

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Landscape Contractor/Hardscape Contractor Networking

How to Build a Training System

Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

Erin Scott, Greenius by LS Training System

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Landscaping for Wildlife - Top 10 Tips John Loegering, University of Minnesota Landscaping for Wildlife will review the principles and components of wildlife-friendly landscaping. Core components will be the design, function, arrangement, and composition of a wildlife-friendly landscape. Creating gardens targeting specific groups of wildlife (e.g., hummingbirds, butterflies, songbirds, etc.) also will be discussed.

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | INNOVATION THEATER

New Plant Forum, Part 2 Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc. The New Plant Forum is back in 2018! This exciting session, moderated by Debbie Lonnee of Bailey Nurseries, is for those who are all about plants! Participants will hear about cutting edge plants introduced within the past several years. Only plants that are readily available in the trade will be presented. This session is taking place in the Innovation Theater. Plant geeks will love seeing the new introductions on that big screen!

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Maintenance of No-Mow Lawns

The green industry is starting to discover the importance and impact of training. The driver of this is the increasing difficulty of finding and keeping the right people. Often you have the right people, but nothing is done to help develop them. In this session, we will review the key components of a good, solid training program.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

New Plant Forum, Part 3 Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc. The New Plant Forum is back in 2018! This exciting session, moderated by Debbie Lonnee of Bailey Nurseries, is for those who are all about plants! Participants will hear about cutting edge plants introduced within the past several years. Only plants that are readily available in the trade will be presented. This session is taking place in the Innovation Theater. Plant geeks will love seeing the new introductions on that big screen!

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Building Credibility - A Story for Success Bill and Tom Gardocki, Interstate Landscape Co., Inc. How do you convince potential clients to hire you? It is not all about price. We will talk about certifications, education, social media, community and industry involvement, and knowledge of subject matter.

Andrew Hollman, University of Minnesota

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

The term “no-mow” lawn is a misnomer and leads people to believe that there is no maintenance required. This session will go over proper site preparation, species selection, and seeding rate for establishing a no-mow lawn. It will look at the potential for weed invasion and ways to control them. Finally, the session will cover management of biomass.

Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

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Professional Gardening Networking

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Beekeeping for Golf Courses Benjamin McGraw, Ph.D, Pennsylvania State University For the last 50 years, pollinator populations have been experiencing a global decline. However, within the last decade the public has become increasingly aware of the severity and extent of the problem. Although scientists agree that many factors are involved in bee declines globally, pesticides and in particular, common turfgrass insecticides, have been implicated as a major driver of losses. While the green industry and its members’ management practices stand in the crosshairs of environmental regulations, a movement is taking place to have golf courses become havens for managed and native bee populations.

Beekeeping has become one method where superintendents can proactively assist in the promotion of pollinators and golf course environmental stewardship efforts, as well as forge relationships with the non-golfing public. The process is involved and requires some basic understanding of honey bee biology and population dynamics, beekeeping management practices and equipment, and pest control within the hive. This session will provide attendees the basic information on getting started with beekeeping (including equipment, time, and costs) as well as the common problems one may encounter.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Join attorney Patrick McGuiness for a quick overview of the top legal pitfalls currently faced by green industry organizations. From worker classification to contract documentation, find out what issues other professionals are currently facing and how to avoid problems.

presentation discusses the latest thinking on the design of rainwater gardens and other stormwater treatment facilities. Are they pits with plants in them, pollinator species refugia, or a community amenity?

Are native plants essential? What about maintenance? Is there a place for trees within these features? Fred Rozulmalski built his first rainwater garden in 1992 and has been experimenting with plants, soil, and water ever since. Learn from his experience working with engineers, city officials, institutions, and property owners about the best plants for stormwater features.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 101 CDE

Top 10 Green Industry Legal Pitfalls to Watch Out For Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen & McGuiness, PLLC

Putting the Fire in Musclewood: The Origins of Firespire®, Fire King®, and Wisconsin Red™ Carpinus caroliniana Michael Yanny, JN Plant Selections, LLC

A Not So Sustainable Landscape Parry Webb, Weathermatic

Michael Yanny will explain his work with Musclewood (Carpinus caroliniana) over the last 35 years. From the development of Wisconsin Red™ seedling strain to the latest cultivars, he will demonstrate the improvements in fall color and growth rate that will make this plant become a player in the landscape market in the near future.

With all the education and innovative technology of the last decade, why do we as an industry continue to struggle with creating sustainable landscapes that save water? The failure of a landscape to save water is a direct result of not accounting for the factors that lead to water waste. This session will address the roadblocks to creating a sustainable landscape environment as well as the essential ingredients needed to ensure success.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 101 AB

High Tech / Low Budget Jason Haines, Pender Harbour Golf Club Ever think that high tech productivity tools were only for the big budget courses? Jason Haines will share how he has brought free cloud-based tools to his course to maximize efficiency and productivity.

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Arborist/Tree Care Networking Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Responsible Watering - How to Teach the Homeowner Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota Extension Good watering practices are second nature to landscape professionals, but not always to our clients. It’s important that they understand how the method, time, and what they water can have a positive (or negative) effect on their landscapes. Gather ‘round the campfire and let’s talk about how to explain to our customers the key points about watering plants.

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Northern Green Game Show - Industry Trends in a Family Feud Format Don’t miss the first ever Northern Green Game Show! See your industry colleagues compete against each other in a Family Feud format.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 200 DE

10-15 Year-Old Rain Garden Evaluation - What Plants Worked?

Fred Rozulmalski, Barr Engineering Co. The art and science of planting within stormwater bioretention features is evolving. Research into water quality effectiveness and the influence of climate change is altering their design. This www.NorthernGreen.org

CEO Premium Content: Recruiting to the Rescue - How to Find, Attract, Get Onboard and Keep the Right People Bill Arman, The Harvest Group Tired of putting up with an inferior work force?

• You just can’t find the right people!

• You can’t grow your company because of a limited workforce!

• Your labor cost is too high!

Don’t give up! this session will “rescue” you and your organization!

Find out how to set up a comprehensive recruitment program, including how to: source, screen, and select the right people.

Learn the 10-step process to build your organization into a “Recruiting Machine!” Bill Arman has successfully used these 10 steps for the past 40 years to find the best this industry has to offer. You’ll learn a whole new “way of life” thinking on recruiting and hiring. We’ll assess your specific needs and determine the best strategies, tools, and practices to use to attract, find and land the people you need.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AUDITORIUM 3

MLSN Guidelines and Growth Potential Jason Haines, Pender Harbour Golf Club As one of the first people to adopt the MLSN guidelines, Jason Haines can share how his course has benefited over the past 5 years. How do they work and how can they benefit your golf course?

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AUDITORIUM 1

New Perennials from Around the World Dan Heims, Terra Nova Nurseries Join Dan Heims on a whirlwind tour of ten horticultural countries— Japan, China, Germany, Tasmania, Australia, the U.S., Holland, England, Ireland, and New Zealand—to learn how new plants are discovered. Meet the movers and shakers in each country, plus the plants they love. Focusing primarily on hardy perennials, Heims’ lecture will also feature exceptional “temperennials.” Participants will also learn how to legally bring plants into the U.S.

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3:40 PM - 4:10 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Tree Injection: Best Management Practices

Northern Green Walkabout: What’s New in Hardscape?

Shawn Bernick, Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements

Scott Frampton, Landscape Renovations

Until recently there have not been industry standards that provide arborists with consistent recommendations on how to perform tree injection applications. A team of university scientists and industry experts collaborated with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) to create and publish Best Management Practices - Tree Injection. This BMP is a consensus document intended to serve as a guide for arborists to create common standards for tree injection in the green industry. Shawn Bernick, co-author of the ISA Tree Injection BMP, will speak on the use of tree injection in arboriculture and will discuss best practices for performing tree injections.

Join us for a Northern Green Walkabout. Scott Frampton, Landscape Renovations, will lead a group around the tradeshow floor as we visit Northern Green exhibitors to see “what’s new” in hardscape for 2018.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 200 ABC

YouTube Your Landscape/Hardscape Business Tom Gardocki, Interstate Landscape Co., Inc. If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many is a video worth?

Learn how to use YouTube to help promote your company and close more potential sales. This course focuses on shooting and editing hardscape installation video, using YouTube and becoming a YouTube partner. Learn how to set up a YouTube channel and integrate it with your business website. Learn what equipment you need to film and edit video, and learn the advantages of becoming a YouTube partner.

3:05 PM - 3:35 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

IPM and Organic Management for 10 Landscape and 10 Garden Insects Vera Krischik, University of Minnesota IPM, Integrated Pest Management, and organic management are different in the use of insecticides and the time spent revitalizing the soil. Join Vera Krischik for this campfire session where she will contrast IPM and organic management for the top 20 pests.

3:05 PM - 3:35 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

MNLA Foundation Grant Update: Identity of Bacteria Causing Hydrangea Leaf Blight and Their Host Range

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

University of Minnesota Stormwater Workshop Series & Certification Shahram Missaughi, University of Minnesota Extension Did you know the University of Minnesota Extension has a Stormwater Education Program? Learn about the program and how Extension is working with water resources professionals and communities through research-based, locally-tailored workshops.

Learn how they teach designing and building of practices that minimize the negative impacts of land use by mimicking natural hydrology.

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

CHS Field: The First Three Years Nick Baker, CHS Field/Saint Paul Saints Nick Baker, Head Groundskeeper of CHS Field in St. Paul, will share the ups and downs of the first three years of CHS field, home of the St. Paul Saints and Hamline University Pipers baseball teams. His session will provide insight from construction through the first three seasons of play.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | AUDITORIUM 1

Flash & Splash - Building the Color Story Dan Heims, Terra Nova Nurseries One of the most comprehensive slide presentations of variegated and colorful foliage plants in the world, including surprises from New Zealand, Japan, and Europe. Topics include how variegated plants are discovered, chimera versus virus, and variegation classification. Use of color in design is revealed, featuring color echoes, repetition, contrast, and harmony.

Angela Orshinsky, University of Minnesota

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | 200 ABC

Recently bacterial leaf blight in hydrangea has become a problem in production and landscapes. Previous identification of the causal bacteria used outdated techniques and failed to provide a specific, DNA based identification of the causal bacteria. Here, we used newer multilocus sequence alignment of DNA markers to accurately ID the bacteria and performed pathogenicity assays to determine the host range within the Hydrangea spp.

Garden Center Panel: Events to Increase Sales

3:05 PM - 3:35 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

The Life Cycle of a Synthetic Field Roger Weinbrenner, University of St. Thomas Are you curious about the life cycle of the synthetic turf fields throughout our region? This presentation will provide information on a synthetic turf field through its 13-year life cycle. Weinbrenner will share pictures and videos of his experiences with the University of St. Thomas’ synthetic turf playing surface. He will start with the installation in 2004 and end with its removal and replacement in 2017. His presentation will cover basic maintenance, snow removal, game day challenges, maintenance equipment, and field removal.

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Karen Bachman-Thul, Bachman’s; Scott Endres, Tangletown Gardens; Scott Moon, Sargent’s on 2nd; and Kelsey Sparks, Green Barn Garden Center; Moderator: Jeff Pilla, Bachman’s Holding events at your retail location is a great way to increase traffic/sales. This panel discussion features MNLA Garden Center members who have created innovative events that have proven to increase store traffic (sales) and the opportunity to engage in a new way with their customers. You will leave this session with new ideas and be inspired to plan creative events for your retail location.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | 101 CDE

Minnesota’s Stormwater Manual - Connecting Stormwater Management to the Landscape Michael Trojan, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota’s Stormwater Manual is widely used by stormwater practitioners. Originally, the manual focused primarily on engineering aspects of stormwater management. The manual evolved, however, with the advent of green infrastructure and low

impact development. This presentation provides an overview of the manual, and illustrates important connections between stormwater management and our landscape.

will share his experience embracing this ideology and the most interesting things he has learned along the way to making reductions in inputs and environmental impact on his golf course.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | 200 DE

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | 101 AB

Protecting and Creating Pollinator Habitat in Lawns

CEO Premium Content: Nothing Happens Without a Sale!

Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota

Ed Laflamme, The Harvest Group

Pollinators have created all the “buzz” lately. In recent years, pollinator decline issues have caused turfgrass managers and lawn care operators to rethink their management programs, with a focus on protecting pollinators in lawns. In this session you will gain a better understanding of how you can protect and create pollinator habits in the lawns that you maintain.

Your phone rings from referrals and your marketing program but are you getting your share of the work?

If you are…

• Chasing leads but they’re just “tire kickers” • Losing too many sales to “low ballers” • Unsure about the sales process • Giving a ton of proposals but not getting the jobs Then this session is just what the doctor ordered!

Sales are all about trust. Do your potential customers “feel the trust?” Do you want to double or even triple your sales success?

You’ll leave this session learning: • The basics of the sales process.

• How to give your potential customers trust so you win the jobs.

• How to close more deals!

Ed Laflamme sold $1 million of landscape maintenance contracts in 90 days, sold a $2 million per year contract, and grew the largest landscape company in Connecticut. He’s a master at the sales process.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | AUDITORIUM 2

Safety Is More Than Alphabet Soup Tom Dunlap, Walkers in the Trees OSHA... 1910... ANSI...The Zee... 133... What does all of this mean? Rules and standards guide us, but safety isn’t just about following rules, it is so much more. Get insights about the rules and reasons to work toward a safer and productive workplace.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | AUDITORIUM 3

Turfhacking Minimalism Jason Haines, Pender Harbour Golf Club What is minimalism and what does it mean for golf? Jason Haines

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7:00 AM: MNLA Annual Meeting | 101 FG 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:50 AM

High Performance Putting Surfaces | Frank Rossi | Aud 3 Color in the Contemporary Garden| Andrew Wilson | 200 ABC All About That Base: A Healthy Tree Story Begins Underground | Gary Johnson | Aud 2 Utilizing Data to Manage Natural Grass Fields: It CAN Be Easier! | Jerad Minnick | 101 CDE Gas Fire Features in the Landscape: Planning is Everything | Ben Geffre | Aud 1 The Work Force, Labor and Health Care Reform Update & Outlook | Craig Regelbrugge | 200 DE Managing Safe Fields Without Pesticides Frank Rossi | Aud 3

8:00 AM 10:00 AM

INTERACTIVE TRACK—The Soil/Water Equation: Understanding the Basics and Educating your Customers, Pt. 1: Hands-On Soils for the Green Industry Professional | Dan Wheeler | 101 AB

9:00 AM 4:00 PM

Trade Show Open

9:05 AM 10:05 AM

Small Is Beautiful | Andrew Wilson | 200 ABC How to Lead your Team to Better Results in 2018 Jones Loflin | 200 DE Trees as a Stormwater Management Tool Randy Neprash | 101 CDE A Water Feature for Everyone | Bill Osmundson | Aud 1 Tree Risk Assessment & The Use of Drones in Arboriculture | Tom Smiley | Aud 2 Precision Disease Management for Golf Courses: Present Strategies and Future Research Needs Paul Koch | Aud 3

9:10 AM 9:40 AM

Flower Grower Networking | Lakeshore Campfire Research for the Real World: The Year in Review Jim Calkins | Backyard Campfire

9:45 AM 10:15 AM

The Evolution of a Container Garden Scott Endres | Innovation Theater Managing Japanese Beetles in Residential Turf Jeff Hahn | Lakeshore Campfire Nursery Networking | Backyard Campfire

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

Hardscape Challenge Round 5 | The Sandbox

10:40 AM 11:10 AM

Garden Center Technology & Change John Daniels, Jeff Pilla | Innovation Theater Landscape Design Networking Lakeshore Campfire The Challenges of Adopting New Technology Frank Rossi | Backyard Campfire 10:45 AM: MPSTMA Annual Meeting | 101 FG

11:15 AM 11:45 AM

Climbing Demo | Climber’s Corner

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Apps for the Green Industry Brandon Gallagher | Innovation Theater Women in Leadership | Heidi Heiland | Lakeshore Campfire Invasive Species/Noxious Weed Status Update Jim Calkins | Backyard Campfire 12:00 PM: MAC Luncheon | 202

12:15 PM 12:45 PM

Landscape Awards Presentations | Innovation Theater Landscape Diseases of 2017 Michelle Grabowski | Lakeshore Campfire B20 & VW Money American Lung Association | Backyard Campfire Climbing Demo | Climber’s Corner 12:30 PM: MGCSA Annual Meeting | 101 FG

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1:30 PM 2:30 PM

1:45 PM 2:15 PM

Landscape Awards Presentations | Innovation Theater OSHA Overview: Do the Regulations Apply to You? Lee Craig | Lakeshore Campfire Garden Center Networking | Backyard Campfire INTERACTIVE TRACK—The Soil/Water Equation: Understanding the Basics and Educating your Customers, Pt. 2: Understanding Irrigation Equipment & Technology | Sam Bauer, Paul Eckholm | 101 AB Landscape Awards Presentations | Innovation Theater Annuals that Attract Pollinators Julie Weisenhorn | Lakeshore Campfire The White Menace: Strategies for Surviving Winter Injury on Your Golf Course | Paul Koch | Backyard Campfire

2:00 PM 3:30 PM

Hardscape Challenge Championship | The Sandbox

2:15 PM 2:45 PM

Pruning Demo | Climbers Corner

2:30 PM 3:00 PM

2:30 PM 3:20 PM 2:30 PM 3:20 PM

3:20 PM 4:00 PM

Waterworks Park — Innovative Stormwater Approach Tom Whitlock | Innovation Theater Healthy Ponds Using Aeration Todd Dilley | Lakeshore Campfire The Top 10 Color Shrubs for Minnesota Landscapes Debbie Lonnee | Backyard Campfire INTERACTIVE TRACK—The Soil/Water Equation: Understanding the Basics and Educating your Customers, Pt. 3: Educating your Customers and Homeowners | Sam Bauer | 101 AB Designing a Chelsea Flower Show Garden Andrew Wilson | 200 ABC Finding the Right Time to Get the Right Things Done Jones Loflin | 200 DE Fraze Mowing: From Concept to Active Practice Jerad Minnick | 101 CDE Eat (Sell) Your Veggies! | Dean Engelmann | Aud 2 Reduced Risk Disease Control: How To Do It and Why It’s Important | Paul Koch | Aud 3 MN State Building Code, Municipal Regulations & Difficult Sites | Roger Axel | Aud 1 Closing Keynote: Fun Is Good – Creating Joy & Passion in Your Workplace and Career Mike Veeck | Innovation Theater

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018

THE SOIL/WATER EQUATION: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS AND EDUCATING YOUR CUSTOMERS

Closing Keynote Fun Is Good

Creating Joy & Passion in Your Workplace and Career Mike Veeck

THURSDAY, 3:20–4:00 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Join us for a humorous and inspirational closing keynote by Mike Veeck, a nationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, college professor, marketing, promotions and customer care expert, and owner of multiple minor Mike league baseball teams across Veeck the country. Veeck has been inspiring organizations and fans for decades with his funny and thought-provoking stories, and has been featured on the NBC Nightly News, 60 Minutes, The Late Show with David Letterman and many other national media outlets.

This track is all about soils, water and irrigation – and is directed at green industry professionals interacting with property owners.

PART I. UNDERSTANDING SOILS (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) Dan Wheeler, University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate, will provide information on soils and the soil/water relationship. Through a combination of interactive stations and discussion, attendees will learn that accurate and quick determination of the soil particle size, soil color and soil structure all play important roles in the success of growing just about any vegetation on a site. Attendees will get their hands dirty by investigating these important soil properties, as well as discuss other soil interpretations that can be made from their proper analysis.

PART II. UNDERSTANDING IRRIGATION (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM) The afternoon will provide opportunity for more hands-on learning. Attendees will assemble sprinkler heads, and learn about important trends in irrigation equipment and technology, including smart controllers and rain sensors.

PART III. HOW TO EDUCATE YOUR CUSTOMERS AND HOMEOWNERS (2:30 PM – 3:20 PM) Sam Bauer, Extension Educator in Turfgrass Science, University of Minnesota, will discuss how to educate your customers about water, and the best way to answer questions about important soil/water/irrigation topics: • Water Conservation – How to Reduce Water Use • The Soil/Water Relationship • Using SMART Irrigation Controllers • Rain Sensors, soil moisture sensors, and weather stations Bauer will also share information on irrigation research that is currently taking place at the University of Minnesota.

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Veeck’s philosophy is Fun is Good.

• Fun is good for business because it creates a more engaged workforce.

S KEYNOTE • Fun is good for customers because a more engaged WITH ALL PASSES workforce creates a better customer experience.

• And fun is good for employees because more satisfied customers and more engaged employees create a happier, healthier, and more profitable employee environment.

When we can find our joy and passion, great things happen in both our work world and in our personal lives. It makes perfect sense, yet it’s so hard to put into practice. Mike Veeck will show us how to take our work, but not ourselves, seriously. How to discover what brings us joy and then apply it to what we do. Veeck will make us think and laugh in the same minute – and provide great advice that we can put into practice immediately.

Plan to leave Northern Green inspired and re-energized!

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THURSDAY SESSIONS 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | AUDITORIUM 3

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | AUDITORIUM 3

High Performance Putting Surfaces

Managing Safe Fields Without Pesticides

Frank Rossi, Cornell University

Frank Rossi, Cornell University

This session will outline the key concepts to producing high performance putting surfaces through controlled imposed stress that leads to resilient playing conditions during difficult growing seasons.

The session will review key factors associated with maintaining traffic tolerant, safe playing surfaces without traditional pesticides.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | AUDITORIUM 2

All About That Base: A Healthy Tree Story Begins Underground

The Workforce, Labor and Health Care Reform: Update and Outlook

Gary Johnson, University of Minnesota

Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort

What was the soil pH on the site where you planted that last tree of the season? How about the percolation rate? Organic matter content?

I’m not judging. We all overlook what’s below ground too often, but not on January 4 at the 2018 Northern Green. For 50 minutes, we’ll obsess about volumes and depths and organic matter, dig into soil flora and fauna, and dream of high oxygen diffusion rates.

Horticulture is a “human capital intensive” industry. Employers are struggling mightily to source and retain the people needed to get the job done. Health care is another key employee benefit and compliance challenge for the industry. Regelbrugge will bring us up to date on the latest state of play, and potential opportunities and threats ahead as employers struggle to manage these key challenges.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 200 ABC

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 101 CDE

Color in the Contemporary Garden

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 200 DE

Utilizing Data To Manage Natural Grass Fields: It CAN Be Easier

Andrew Wilson, Wilson McWilliam Studio

Jerad Minnick, Natural Grass Advisory Group™

Color has seen something of a revolution over the last decade inspired by designers such as Piet Oudolf. In this session, Andrew Wilson will discuss the way in which color can be selected and exploited in the garden in line with contemporary themes.

Data and numbers are impacting nearly every part of our lives.

And now data and numbers are impacting natural grass field management too. That impact is 100% positive thankfully, simplifying the challenge we face with maintaining natural grass surfaces. This session will discuss “simple” methods of collecting data and numbers that can be utilized immediately. We will also look indepth at additional data and numbers that impact the overall approach for natural grass surface maintenance.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | AUDITORIUM 1

Gas Fire Features in the Landscape: Planning is Everything Ben Geffre, Alta Falls & Pond Supplies Fire features have become one of the most popular outdoor features in landscape projects. Homeowners love them. They are functional and add drama and beauty to the landscape. But, they can be a real headache for you, the contractor, if you don’t plan ahead. In this session, Ben Geffre will discuss why advanced planning is so important. He will provide an overview of codes, enclosures, safety, and the importance of selecting the right unit for your project.

BID AT THE SILENT AUCTION TO SUPPORT INDUSTRY FOUNDATIONS

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 101 AB

Interactive Track - The Soil/Water Equation: Understanding the Basics and Educating Your Customers Part I. Hands-On Soils for the Green Industry Professional During this session, Dan Wheeler, University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water and Climate, will provide information on soils and the soil/water relationship. Through a combination of interactive stations and discussion, attendees will learn that accurate and quick determination of the soil particle size, soil color, and soil structure all play important roles in the success of growing just about any vegetation on a site. Attendees will get their hands dirty by investigating these important soil properties, as well as discuss other soil interpretations that can be made from their proper analysis.

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | AUDITORIUM 1

A Water Feature for Everyone Bill Osmundson, Lifestyle Creations

SILENT AUCTION Stop by the Silent Auction in Lobby C on Wednesday and Thursday during Northern Green! Bid on fabulous industry products and services, as well as sporting tickets, gift certificates, jewelry, and incredible experiences.

Bring your checkbook and get ready to win big!

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Think you don’t have enough space in the landscape or room in the budget to include a water feature? You may be wrong. This session will prove that there is a water feature for everyone and every space.

Discussion will include information on the many new trends in water features, and why you and your customers should think differently about including water features in your landscapes.

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 200 DE

How to Lead Your Team to Better Results in 2018 Jones Loflin, Helping Others Prepare for Excellence, Inc. Wouldn’t it be great if 2018 was the best year ever for your business? What if your stress could go down while your bottom line went up? The key is increasing capacity in every member of your

landscape industry has benefited from research efforts designed to increase our basic understanding of plant science and how the application of that knowledge can be used to enhance the success and profitability of the green industry. Clearly green industry professionals have a vested interest in nursery and landscape research and continue to benefit from such efforts. With this relationship in mind, the MNLA Foundation included a focus on research in its strategic work plan adopted in 2011 and has been sharing nursery and landscape research activities and findings since January of 2012 under the heading “Research for the Real World.” This session will highlight some of these reports and outline the current trends in green industry research. It will also provide an opportunity for MNLA members to comment and provide input related to this MNLA Foundation initiative.

team. Jones Loflin says the key to making it happen is built on four words: Grow, Cultivate, Prune, and Harvest. Get ready to look at leadership in a whole new way!

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | AUDITORIUM 3

Precision Disease Management for Golf Courses: Present Strategies and Future Research Needs Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin - Madison Pest management budgets remain tight and public scrutiny of pesticide use continues to increase, so applying pesticides only when and where they are needed is critical for today’s superintendent. We will discuss the use of recent technological advances, including disease predictive modeling, to more accurately and efficiently treat for disease pests on golf course turfgrass. We will also discuss what areas of additional research are needed to further bring these precision technologies to the superintendent.

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Flower Grower Networking

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 200 ABC

Small is Beautiful Andrew Wilson, Wilson McWilliam Studio In our urban centers, gardens are getting smaller year after year. Andrew Wilson highlights the main issues of designing small garden spaces and shows how big ideas and responses can provide the answers.

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | AUDITORIUM 2

Tree Risk Assessment and the Use of Drones in Arboriculture Tom Smiley, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories

Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Nursery Networking Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

The methods and terminology used in tree risk assessment have changed greatly over the past 5 years. This session will discuss those changes, the ISA Best Management Practice for Tree EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET YOUR JOB DONE. Risk Assessment, and the ISA Tree Risk Your landscape supply It’s only natural to Your professional Assessment Qualification to assist you in headquarters. buy from the grower. turf experts. looking at the trees you manage. In addition, the use of unmanned aerial systems will be Mulch & Soils Annuals & Perennials Grass Seed Landscape Rock Trees & Shrubs Fertilizers discussed with respect to tree risk assessment Natural Stone & Boulders Evergreens Herbicides and other arboriculture uses.

9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 101 CDE

Urban Trees as a Stormwater Management Tool Randy Neprash, Stantec & Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition With new planting systems available, urban trees are now being used as stormwater management tools. Randy Neprash will present information about: • The new planting systems.

• Methods of calculating the stormwater benefits.

• Paths for getting “credit” within stormwater requirements.

• Guidance provided by regulatory agencies, • New developments at the national level.

Pond Supplies Landscape Lighting Pavers Retaining Walls NDS Drainage Outdoor Living Kits Rental Equipment Recycling Service Edging, Fabric & Tools

Grasses & Native Plants Vines & Roses

Fungicides Insecticides Arborjet Erosion Control Soil Amendments Ball Field Products

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Research for the Real World: The Year in Review Jim Calkins, MNLA

gertens.com/wholesale 5500 Blaine Avenue | Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 P: 651-450-0277 | F: 651-450-9380 | E: wholesale@gertens.com

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11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Managing Japanese Beetles in Residential Turf

Invasive Species/Noxious Weed Status Update

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension

Jim Calkins, MNLA

In this session, we will talk about Japanese beetles as pests of turf. Jeff Hahn will discuss how to identify them and provide an understanding of their biology, including factors impacting their abundance. Hahn will describe their injury to turf and provide you with the best management options.

The spread of Oriental bittersweet and Japanese hops in southeastern Minnesota, the ongoing damage caused by garlic mustard and common and glossy buckthorn, and the recent discovery of Palmer amaranth in the state are examples of the growing threat of invasive species in Minnesota. Take a few minutes to learn how plants are assessed for possible inclusion on the Minnesota Noxious Weed List, gain a better understanding of how invasive species are regulated under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law, and learn how noxious weeds are managed in the state including information about the development of a statewide, species-specific invasive species management plan for Minnesota.

This is also an opportunity to learn which species are currently under review as potential noxious weeds in the state; Norway maple, winged burning bush, and Siberian peashrub are a few examples.

These regulatory activities have implications for the environment and for the nursery and landscape industry, so stop by to get the latest information and share your thoughts on this important topic.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | INNOVATION THEATER

The Evolution of a Container Garden Scott Endres, Tangletown Gardens A show and tell session of out-of-the-ordinary container plantings and combinations. Tips, techniques, and words of wisdom for celebrating the best of each and every Minnesota season in your container designs.

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

The Challenges of Adopting New Technology Frank Rossi, Cornell University This session will review the latest innovations in chemical, biological, and equipment technology, and the challenges real change presents.

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Gather together to share success stories of how we excel in a male dominated professional world. With clear communication, we can understand our strengths and weaknesses as females. With new insight and determination, we will empower ourselves and others.

Landscape Design Networking Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | INNOVATION THEATER

Garden Center Technology & Change John Daniels and Jeff Pilla, Bachman’s Inc. Come and hear some of Bachman’s experience with new technology they have tried over the past couple of years. Daniels and Pilla will cover ebb and flow irrigation in a retail setting along with some production, process, product handling, merchandising and other ideas designed to improve garden center efficiency and effectiveness.

Women in Leadership Heidi Heiland, Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens and GrowHaus

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | INNOVATION THEATER

Apps for the Green Industry Brandon Gallagher, Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements Smartphones and tablets are changing the way we interact and do business, and it’s almost impossible to stay up-to-date on the everchanging technology. In this session, you will learn what apps can be useful for the science, productivity, and communication of the green industry.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

B20 & VW Money Campfire Sponsor – American Lung Association

CONNECT WITH YOUR ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Check www.NorthernGreen.org or the Northern Green App for updates.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018

• 2:00pm – MNRC Annual Meeting. Room 203.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018

• 7:00am – MNLA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 10:45am – MPSTMA Annual Meeting.

Room 101FG. • Noon – MAC Luncheon. Room 202 • 12:30pm – MGCSA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG.

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Diesel users, get ready for 2018! Robert Moffitt from the American Lung Association in Minnesota will discuss two big changes related to diesel engines and fuel in Minnesota. Moffitt will provide an overview on the state’s move to a 20% biodiesel blend in 2018, and what that means to diesel drivers and fleet managers. He will also discuss the $47 million Minnesota is expected to receive from the landmark Volkswagen “dirty diesel” settlement. We’ll discuss how this money may be used to upgrade diesel engines or vehicles, as well as the possible opportunities for private businesses and local governments.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Landscape Diseases of 2017 Michelle Grabowski, University of Minnesota Extension Find out what plant diseases were common in landscapes in 2017. How did environmental conditions affect plant disease?

What management practices are most effective and what should landscape managers look for in 2018?

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Landscape Awards Presentations, Part 1

The White Menace: Strategies for Surviving Winter Injury on Your Golf Course

Learn about this year’s MNLA Landscape Awards from the people behind the project. You’ll see a presentation using the photos submitted with the entry, and hear the details behind the plan from those who executed it. Award-winning landscapes offer innovation and inspiration for all green industry professionals.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

Garden Center Networking Northern Green is all about networking and creating professional relationships. Attend a networking group meeting to connect with colleagues, share the ups and downs of 2017, and discuss what the green industry is looking forward to in 2018.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

OSHA Overview: Do the Regulations Apply to You? Lee Craig, Minnesota OSHA Compliance

Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin - Madison Winter injury is a fact of life for turfgrass managers in Minnesota. In this session, we will discuss the various types of winterkill that can occur on turf and some of the mechanisms behind them. We will finish the session by talking about winter covers and their impact on snow mold development.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Annuals that Attract Pollinators Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota Extension Plants that provide pollinator food and habitat are important to our landscapes. Annual flowers are favorite garden plants that add instant color and beauty, but do they attract insect pollinators? Hear the results of a 3-year study on which of the 55 annuals attracted the most pollinators.

Lee Craig will provide an overview of OSHA as a state plan in Minnesota. Learn which regulations apply to you. Bring your questions!

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Landscape Awards Presentations, Part 2 Learn about this year’s MNLA Landscape Awards from the people behind the project. You’ll see a presentation using the photos submitted with the entry, and hear the details behind the plan from those who executed it. Award-winning landscapes offer innovation and inspiration for all green industry professionals.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 101 AB

Interactive Track - The Soil/Water Equation: Understanding the Basics and Educating Your Customers Part II. Understanding Irrigation Products and Technology The afternoon will provide opportunity for more hands-on learning.

Attendees will assemble sprinkler heads, and learn about trends in irrigation equipment and technology, including smart controllers and rain sensors.

GROW YOUR CAREER RESOURCES

CONNECT WITH A PLACE TO STAY Northern Green has worked closely with all the hotels listed below to guarantee you have a competitive room rate. Because there are a number of conventions in Minneapolis this week, we encourage you to book your rooms early to ensure you get the ideal room and rate for your circumstances. Space and discounted rates will be limited at each hotel, so book early to get your first choice.

HILTON MINNEAPOLIS - $103 1001 Marquette Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403 Reservation Line: 612-376-1000 or 844-538-5437 MILLENNIUM HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS - $109 1313 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 Reservation Line: 800-522-8856 or 612-332-6000

Stop by Career Central in Lobby B to access a variety of career-related information and services. Plus, recruit using the job boards to help your organization thrive.

• Engage in one-on-one conversations with educators or students.

• Learn about continuing education opportunities.

• Browse open positions by industry segment.

• Post your open positions and collect resumes.

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HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS - $109 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 Reservation Line: 888-421-1442 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES - $99.95 225 South 11th Street Minneapolis, MN 55403 Reservation Line: 612-341-3300 Northern Green 2018 Advance Program |

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1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Landscape Awards Presentations, Part 3 Learn about this year’s MNLA Landscape Awards from the people behind the project. You’ll see a presentation using the photos submitted with the entry, and hear the details behind the plan from those who executed it. Award-winning landscapes offer innovation and inspiration for all green industry professionals.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | BACKYARD CAMPFIRE

The Featured Product Showcase will be located in Lobby B of the Minneapolis Convention Center and it should be the first place to stop after you get your morning cup of coffee. Check out what’s new and what’s hot in the industry. Northern Green is celebrating exciting green industry products in this space!

You’ll be able to find out more about each product, which company provides it, and the booth number that company is located at in the trade show.

Be a part of this showcase – Contact Faith Jensen, 952-934-2891, faith@pierreproductions.com

The Top 10 Color Shrubs for Minnesota Landscapes Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Self-proclaimed plant geek, Debbie Lonnee of Bailey Nurseries, will share what she considers to be the top 10 colorful shrubs for Minnesota landscapes. Are they your favorites too?

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | LAKESHORE CAMPFIRE

Healthy Ponds Using Aeration Todd Dilley, Dulcet Fountains & Aeration Join Todd Dilley around the campfire to discuss how aerators not only provide beauty to a lake or pond, but also help maintain clarity and cleanliness.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Waterworks Park - Innovative Storm Water Approach Tom Whitlock, DAMON FARBER This session will explore the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Parks Foundation collaboration with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s unique partnership to divert storm water that is currently being dumped directly into the Mississippi into the newly designed Water Works Park on the Central Minneapolis Riverfront. The session will include an in-depth review of the collection, storage, treatment, and reuse of the run-off to help sustain the park and improve the overall ecology of the river itself.

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 200 ABC

Designing a Chelsea Flower Show Garden Andrew Wilson, Wilson McWilliam Studio Andrew Wilson has been involved with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as both designer and judge since 1994. He reveals the secrets and the excitement of the show and its world famous gardens.

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | AUDITORIUM 2

Eat (Sell) Your Veggies!

Dean Engelmann, Tangletown Gardens LLC Come learn how Tangletown Gardens has ventured into the world of vegetables. From unique varieties to an integrated Comunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we will talk about “all things vegetable” for your retail establishment. Variety, selection, marketing, promotions, and consumer trends will be discussed. Join us for this lively and upbeat discussion about selling food.

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 200 DE

Finding the Time to Get the Right Things Done Jones Loflin, Helping Others Prepare for Excellence, Inc. You’re busy… but are you focusing on the activities that will take your business to the next level? And are you making your own personal wellbeing a priority? If it seems like you spend most of your time just trying to catch up, this session is for you. You’ll leave with a concrete plan that will ensure that more of your time is spent on what matters most.

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LEASE A NEW CAT® 257D MULTI TERRAIN LOADER 24-month full machine warranty

Ziegler CAT lease packages deliver an affordable monthly payment and fixed ownership cost. Plus, our industry-leading standard of customer service and product support will keep you on the job.

The 257D Multi Terrain Loader also comes with a Bluetooth radio, 72” general-purpose bucket, and a back-up camera. Offer good for qualifying customers in Ziegler CAT (Minnesota and Iowa) service territory.

Payment shown is based on a 60-month lease, 500 hours usage per year (2,500 hours total), with the option to return at 24 months. Payment does not include sales tax and is based on current interest rates. In Iowa, sales tax is based on machine sale price, not payment. Contact your Ziegler representative for details or to learn about buyout or lease extension options. Offer is subject to credit approval and may be changed or cancelled without notice.

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 101 CDE

Fraze Mowing: From Concept to Active Practice Jerad Minnick, Natural Grass Advisory Group™ Fraze mowing has become a popular topic of conversation since its full introduction in the USA 5 years ago on bermudagrass.

Since then, fraze mowing has proven to be a fantastic tool for cool season turfgrass as well. This session will explore the development and transition of fraze mowing from traditional Dutch fraise mowing and share numerous examples of cool season success. In the end, this session can answer if this new aggressive practice will help you!

CONNECT WITH FUN S EVENTS IN MINNEAPOLI

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | AUDITORIUM 1

MN State Building Code, Municipal Regulations, and Difficult Sites Roger Axel, City of New Hope This session will guide you through the provisions of the MN State Building Code and Municipal Zoning Codes as they apply to your landscaping project. Knowing when construction permits are required, state licensing requirements for specific construction activities, and local provisions for working in the public right-ofway will make your journey through the municipal network easier.

The information provided will help to minimize project delays, cost overruns, and ease the headaches of working on difficult sites.

COWSMO THE FINEST QUALITY ORGANIC COMPOST

Whether you frequently visit Minneapolis or you’re a newbie, you’ll be able to find something fun to keep you entertained. Even within the walls of the Minneapolis Convention Center, you will find the Craft Bar and Lounge, a great area to network, enjoy a bite to eat, grab a drink and relax. They offer a variety of food including: Braised Pork Nachos, Caramelized Onion-Gouda Slider Baskets, Spicy Bacon Slider Basket, Angus Cuban Slider Baskets, Tandoori Chicken Naan Pizza, as well as featuring some of Minnesota’s best brews on a rotating basis from Surly, Lift Bridge, Big Wood and many more!

In addition, below are just a few suggestions of activities to consider after hours: • LIKE SPORTS? Take in a Minnesota Timberwolves home game on Monday, January 1 versus the Lakers at 7:00pm at the Target Center.

Packages for retail, and bulk for larger projects.

Healthy Soil = Abundant Growth Our organic, manure-based Compost and Potting Soils will work hard for you by:

• Adding nutrients, organic matter, and living microorganisms to promote soil health • Suppressing weeds and improving soil texture Visit our website or call to find out which product is right for you:

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• MUSIC AFICIONADO? Check out the calendar for the Dakota Jazz Club, First Avenue & the 7th Street Entry, and the Shout House for live performances.

• FABULOUS FOOD AND DRINK? Check in with the folks at Meet Minneapolis at their booth in the lobby at Northern Green. If you tell them your cuisine of choice, they will make recommendations and even make a reservation for you on the spot.

Albert J. Lauer

www.NorthernGreen.org

Wheeler Landscape Supply

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3:20 PM - 4:00 PM | INNOVATION THEATER

Reduced Risk Disease Control: How to Do It and Why It’s Important

Keynote: Fun Is Good – Creating Joy & Passion in Your Workplace and Career

Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Mike Veeck, Fun is Good

Pesticide use on turfgrass continues to be a target for increased regulation, and many superintendents are looking for ways to reduce the non-target impact of their pest management program while still providing high quality playing conditions. In this session, we will define risk in toxicological terms and discuss strategies for reducing the risk posed by turfgrass fungicide applications, focusing on the results from a 3-year study performed at the University of Wisconsin.

Join us for a humorous and inspirational closing keynote by Mike Veeck, a nationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, college professor, marketing, promotions, and customer care expert and owner of multiple minor league baseball teams across the country.

Veeck’s philosophy is that Fun is Good.

• Fun is good for business because it creates a more engaged workforce.

• Fun is good for customers because a more engaged workforce creates a better customer experience.

• And fun is good for employees because more satisfied customers and more engaged employees create a happier, healthier, and more profitable employee environment.

When we can find our joy and passion, great things happen, in both our work world and in our personal lives. It makes perfect sense, yet it’s so hard to put into practice. Mike Veeck shows us how to take our work seriously, but not ourselves. How to discover what brings us joy and then put it to practice in what we do. Veeck will make us think and laugh in the same minute – and provide great advice we can put into practice immediately.

Leave Northern Green inspired and re-energized in your career and life!

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 101 AB

Interactive Track - The Soil/Water Equation: Understanding the Basics and Educating Your Customers Part III. How to Educate your Customers and Homeowners In the final session of this track, Sam Bauer, Extension Educator in Turfgrass Science, University of Minnesota, will discuss how to educate your customers about water, and the best way to answer questions about important soil/water/irrigation topics including: Water Conservation – How to Reduce Water Use; The Soil/Water Relationship; Using SMART Irrigation Controllers; and Rain Sensors, soil moisture sensors, and weather stations.

Bauer will also share information on irrigation research that is currently taking place at the University of Minnesota.

GROW EVEN AFTER NORTHERN GREEN …

WITH A GREAT BOOK! Just heard a great speaker? Head on over to the Northern Gardener Bookstore located in booth IN BOOTH 1807 1807 on the trade show floor to pick up their latest book. What’s more, the author may even be there to sign it!

The bookstore will be open during trade show hours, so stop by and pick up your next great read to continue learning long after Northern Green is over.

BOOKSTORE

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CONNECT AND FOLLOW ALONG Session handouts are available on the Northern Green app or on www.NorthernGreen.org.

CPD

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EXHIBITORS VISIT THEM IN PERSON...

Company Name.................................. Booth A Top Notch Equipment.......................... 1821, 1920, 1922 A-1 Outdoor Power, Inc.............................................. 1612 Accentual Lighting..................................................... 1103 Albert J. Lauer, Inc................................715, 717, 814, 816 Alert Distributing, Inc..................................605, 607, 609 All Stone Solutions...............................................830, 832 Alliance Designer Products..........................................722 Alliance Outdoor Lighting/ Evolution Polymeric Sand........................... 1701, 1800 Alta Falls & Pond Supplies........... 1121, 1123, 1220, 1222 Amcon Concrete Products................................1217, 1316 American Lung Association in Minnesota........1411, 1413 American Pressure, Inc.....................................1110, 1112 American Society of Landscape Architects MN Chapter (ASLA-MN)......................................... 411 ANCOM Communications Inc./ Midwest Radio Rentals............................................. 19 Anderson Nurseries, Inc.............................................. 515 Anoka Technical College..........................Career Central 2 Arborjet........................................................................ 513 Armada Technologies................................................. 1817 Arrowhead Ornamentals..............................................823 Astleford International Trucks..........................1851 Block B & B Hoffman Sod Farms, Inc.................................... 710 B and B Bedding, Inc.................................................1508 Bachman’s Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes....701 Block Bailey Nurseries, Inc.......................................... 901 Block Baker Lake Nursery...................................................... 612 Bartlett Tree Experts.................................................1542 Bayer Environmental Science.................................... 1214 Belgard..........................................1415, 1417, 1514, 1516 BFG Supply Co................................................. 1627, 1629 Bluebird Nursery, Inc................................................... 810 Borgert Products, Inc............................ 315, 317, 414, 416 Bork Evergreens, LLC................................................... 712 Brandl Motors........................................ 1547, 1549, 1551 Brave......................................................................... 1424 Breezy Hill Nursery Inc................................................. 713 Breiwick Companies, Inc........................................... 1924 Bridgewater Tree Farms............................................... 611 Brown........................................................................ 1426 Bullis Insurance Agency, LLC....................................... 301 Burnham Companies.................................................1900 Carlin Sales/ProGreen Plus........................................1416 Carlton Plants LLC.......................................................908 Cast Lighting LLC........................................................ 724 CBIZ Insurance Services............................................ 1635 Central Lakes College................Career Central 10 and 11 28 | Northern Green 2018 Advance Program

CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY VENDORS Visit hundreds of exhibitors in the newly expanded 198,000 square foot exhibit hall onsite at Northern Green 2018. For the latest listings, please check NorthernGreen.org or the Northern Green app.

Central Landscape Supply................................1001 Block Central Power Distributors..........1541, 1543, 1640, 1642 Central Turf & Irrigation Supply....................... 1401, 1403 Central Turf Farms............................................... 621, 623 Central Wisconsin Evergreens, Inc............................ 1213 Century College.............................Career Central 6 and 7 Century Power Equipment......................................... 1513 Ceres Environmental Services, Inc..............................504 Cherokee Manufacturing.....................................503, 602 Club Car Minnesota.........................................1224, 1226 County Materials Corp.................1533, 1535, 1632, 1634 COWSMO, INC.............................................................. 314 Coyote Landscape Products...................................... 1837 Craftware....................................................................405 CreekSide Soils.......................................................... 1301 Crop Insurance Solutions...........................................1208 Crysteel Truck Equipment, Inc........................... 447 Block CST Distribution, LLC...................................... 1603, 1702 Cushman Motor Co. Inc..................................... 441 Block Custom Manufacturing, Inc.........................................829 Custom Remodelers, Inc............................................ 1631 Dakota County Technical College, Landscape Horticulture......................Career Central 8 Dayton Bag & Burlap Co............................................ 1115 Dewalt Landscape Pro............................................... 1422 Ditch Witch of Minnesota & Iowa..........1801, 1803, 1805 Dosko......................................................................... 1430 Doug’s Power Equipment........................ 1517, 1614, 1616 Duininck Golf...................................................1033, 1035 Dutchman Tree Spade................................................ 1936 East Jordan Plastics..................................................1227 Eco Works Supply............................................. 1021, 1120 Eden & Valders Stone................................................ 1717 Edney Distributing Co., Inc.......... 1435, 1437, 1534, 1536 Encore Landscape Lighting.........................................909 EnviroTech Services, Inc............................................ 1010 Esch Construction Supply, Inc................................... 1211 Eull’s Manufacturing Co. Inc................................817, 916 Evergreen Nursery Co., Inc.......................................... 815 Excel Turf & Ornamental........................................... 1016 Fahey Sales Auctioneers & Appraisers...................... 1014 Ferguson Waterworks...................................... 1324, 1326 Ferris Mowers......................................655, 657, 754, 756 Fertimix............................................................ 1130, 1132 Firebuggz......................................................... 1537, 1636 ForeverLawn Minnesota, Inc............................ 1207, 1209 Foster’s, Inc.................................................................708 Frost Inc........................................................... 1029, 1031 Fury Commercial Truck Center...............1443, 1445, 1447

SCHEDULE FOR 2018 Tuesday, January 2: PREVIEW PARTY 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 3 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 4 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Gardenworld, Inc..........................................................637 Gerlach Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc..................... 1515 Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply.......728 Block & 729 Block Glacial Ridge Growers, Inc..........................................1114 Goodmark Nurseries, LLC.......................................... 1127 Gopher State One-Call............................................... 1135 Great Northern Equipment...............................1420 Block Great Plains Pergolas......................................1303, 1305 Greenius by LS Training............................................. 1052 Greenleaf Nursery Co...........................................201, 300 GreenLife Supply........................................................ 1125 Greenscape Companies Inc......................................... 516 Ground Logic.............................................................. 1432 Grove Nursery Center........................................... 601, 700 H&K Sports Fields...................................................... 1412 Haag Companies Inc. DBA: Magnuson Sod, Schafer Equipment, Klier’s Nursery & Landscape & Concrete Center.....................217, 316 Habitattitude............................................................... 312 Halquist Stone........................................................... 1321 Happy Land Tree Farms, Inc...................................... 1011 Hartman Companies Inc.................................. 1441, 1540 HD Sod, Inc................................................................ 1623 Healthy Ponds by Bioverse......................................... 1816 Hedberg Supply............................1201, 1203, 1300, 1302 Helena Chemical........................................................1008 Hennepin Technical College...........Career Central 4 and 5 Herc-U-Lift, Inc...........................................631, 633, 635 Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects........................ 1027 Hiway Federal Credit Union........................................1604 Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape........ 1512 Hoffman Bros. Sod, Inc................................................409 Holiday Stationstores.................................................. 310 Hotsy Minnesota..............................................1544, 1546 Hunter Industries.........................1221, 1223, 1320, 1322 HYBELS, Bert. R., Inc........................................... 912, 914 IndusTrack................................................................... 831 Iseli Nursery, Inc..........................................................400 Itasca Greenhouse, Inc.............................................. 1212 J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co........................................... 720 James M. King and Associates, Inc.............................828 Jirik Sod Farm, Inc.......................................................806 JME Companies/London Stone........................1433, 1352 John Deere Company..........................................141 Block Johnson’s Nursery, Inc.™.......................................... 1012 Jokela Power Equipment, LLC......................702, 704, 706 JRCO.......................................................................... 1420 Kafka Granite, LLC...........................................1503, 1505

Kankakee Nursery Co...................................................825 Kasota Stone Fabricators.......................................... 1935 Keen Edge Company........................................1823, 1825 Kichler Lighting...........................................................1414 Klaus Nurseries...........................................................604 KLM Farms...................................................................508 Kubota Tractor Corp./ Niebur Tractor & Equipment, Inc...................741 Block L.T. Rich Products.............................................1657, 1756 Lano Equipment, Inc.......................................... 841 Block Laurentian Monument Granite & Stone......................1233, 1235, 1332, 1334 LMN Software..................................................1054, 1056 Loma Vista Nursery Inc............................................. 1109 LPA Retail Systems Inc................................................809 M.H. Eby, Inc.......................................................941 Block Magicturfs.com................................................... 627, 629 Maguire Agency........................................................... 707 Massaging Insoles.....................................................1336 Master Mark............................................................... 1625 McCarthy Well Company............................................ 1841 McKay Nursery Company........................................... 1105 Metro Stoneworks........................................................ 412 Metro Transit............................................................. 1128 MIDC Enterprises.............................................1234, 1236 Mid-Minnesota Grinding & Mulch................................ 957 Midwest Groundcovers, LLC............................1502, 1504 Midwest Landscapes...................................................808 Midwest Specialty Sales, Inc...............949, 951, 953, 955 Midwest Stihl................................................... 1307 Block Mike’s Tree Company LLC............................................ 614 Minnesota Department of Agriculture Nursery & Export Unit............................................ 812 Minnesota Equipment.........................................351 Block Minnesota Sodding Company......................................922 Minnesota State Horticultural Society/ Northern Gardener Bookstore..................... 1807 Block Minnesota Tile & Stone........................................ 811, 813 Mississippi Topsoils, Inc.............................................. 915 Mobile Radio Engineering, Inc.....................................349 MONROVIA.................................................................1202 MoonLight Illumination..............................................1500 MTI Distributing, Inc.......................................... 921 Block Netherland Bulb Co................................................... 1116 Nokomis Shoe Shop.....................................................403 North Dakota State University; Dept. of Plant Sciences......................Career Central 1 Northern Family Farms................................................ 716 Northern Salt Inc......................................................... 615 Northland Monument................................................. 1916 Nuss Truck and Equipment...............................1941 Block On Site Companies.................................................... 1613 Oregon Pride Nurseries, Inc....................................... 1113 Ostvig Tree Care........................................................1400 PACE, Inc..........................................................1721 Block Par Aide Products Co...................................................934 Pave Tool Innovators....................................... 1701, 1800 PBI Gordon Corporation............................................. 1131

Peat, Inc......................................................................807 Plaisted Companies, Inc.................................... 801 Block Plantpeddler Inc..........................................................827 Plants Beautiful Nursery, Inc............................1015, 1017 Plehal Blacktopping Inc...............................................932 Prairie Restoration.......................................................833 Prince Corporation.....................................................1204 PRINSCO, INC..............................................................603 PRO Landscape by Drafix Software............................. 610 Professional Turf & Renovation................................. 1101 Purple Wave Auction....................................................606 Quality Forklift/Quality Equipment...................1753 Block R.K. Nursery Products, Inc........................................... 613 Rainbow Treecare Scientifc Advancements................. 625 Ramy Turf Products................................................... 1312 RDO Equipment Co...........................................1641 Block Red Magic Performance.................................. 1737, 1836 Redexim Turf Products............................................... 1605 Redheaded Woodpecker Recovery...............................303 Reinders, Inc........................................924, 926, 928, 930 Renewal by Andersen.................................................1200 Retail and I.T. Consulting........................................... 1013 Rihm Kenworth................................................ 1553 Block Rivard Stone.............................................................. 1323 River Bend Industries................................................ 1137 River Region Cooperative BCA Products......................836 Rochester Community & Technical College..............................................Career Central 3A Rochester Concrete Products.............................721 Block Rock Hard Landscape Supply....... 1615, 1617, 1714, 1716 Rosedale Chevrolet................................1826, 1828, 1830 S&S Tree and Horticultural Specialists................ 837, 936 SavATree...................................................................... 727 Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants........................... 1715 Serviceone Truck Equipment............................1741 Block Sester Farms Inc.................................................. 709, 711 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility.........................1901, 2000 SiteOne Landscape Supply...........................413, 415, 417 South Dakota State University.................Career Central 3 St. Francis True Value Hardware.......................1637, 1736 Standard Golf Company............................................... 714 Star Valley Flowers, Inc........................................ 740, 742 StoneWall Retaining Walls........................................... 617 Stoneworks Architectural Precast...............................906 Stuifbergen Bulb/Holland Beauty........................500, 502 Stumper Industries.................................................... 1037 Suburban Chevrolet................................1727, 1729, 1731 SuperAmerica..............................................................304 Superior Tech Products.................................510, 512, 514 Superior Turf Services Inc................................ 1023, 1025 Sure-loc Aluminum Edging........................................1206 Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc..........................1117, 1216 Sylva Corporation, Inc..................................... 1134, 1136 TCIA, Tree Care Industry Association......................... 1402 Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp.................................1710, 1712 Terra Dek Lighting, Inc................................................1111

The Builders Group (TBG)..........................................1633 The Great Game of Business..................................... 1510 The Kissner Group........................................................834 The Mulch Store/S.E.T., Inc........................................ 1215 The Outdoor Greatroom Company.....................1313, 1315 The Pond Company......................................................826 The Rock Stone & Landscape Supply........................... 726 The Tessman Company........................ 505, 507, 509, 511 Tillmann Wholesale Growers...................................... 1210 Timberwall Landscape & Masonry Products Inc... 517, 616 Titan Machinery, Inc...............1241 Block and 1341 Block Touchstone Accent Lighting, Inc.................................. 913 Trenchers Plus, Inc................................1304, 1306, 1308 Tri-State Bobcat, Inc......................................... 541 Block Truax Company, Inc.........................................1048, 1050 Truck Utilities, Inc............................................ 1449 Block Turf Teq...................................................................... 1428 TURFCO................................................. 1122, 1124, 1126 Twin City Seed Co............................................ 1621, 1720 UFC Farm Supply.............................................1735, 1834 United Greenhouse Systems, Inc............................... 1237 United Label & Sales...................................................402 University of Minnesota - Crookston................................. .............................................Career Central 12 and 13 University of Wisconsin - River Falls.......Career Central 9 USDA, APHIS-PPQ........................................................302 Versa-Lok Retaining Wall Systems..............341, 343, 345 Versatile Vehicles............................................ 1325, 1327 Waconia Tree Farms LLC............................................ 1107 Wagner Greenhouses, Inc.......................................... 1317 Wandell’s Nursery, Inc...............................................1205 Weathermatic..............................................................835 Wheeler Landscape Supply.......................................... 401 Willow Creek Paving Stones.com................ 440, 442, 444 Wilson’s Nursery, Inc.................................................... 917 WinField United....................................................821, 920 Wolcyn Tree Farms & Nursery......................................608 Wolf Motors.......................................10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Xcel Energy................................................................ 1337 Xylem, Ltd. / Golden Valley Hardscapes LLC................ 910 Yamaha Golf & Utility................................................1335 YTS Companies......................................................... 1703 Ziegler CAT........................................................1041 Block Zlimen & McGuiness PLLC Attorneys at Law............. 1602

VISIT THEM ONLINE...

Connect with these exhibitors all year long by visiting the vendor directory online at www.NorthernGreen.org.

List is current as of November 13, 2017. For the most up-to-date listings, visit www.NorthernGreen.org, or download the Northern Green app. www.NorthernGreen.org

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A Trade Show Floor Cool Places to Go CAMPFIRES: CONNECT + GROW DIFFERENTLY

Lakeshore Campfire

Campfires on the trade show floor are hubs for gathering and learning, but they’re not your typical general session.

These unique learning spaces include hosted discussions, trade show floor Supported by: Supported by: walkabouts, demonstrations, and more…

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Backyard Campfire

INNOVATION + INSPIRATION THEATER

Innovation & Inspiration Theater

Supported by:

This theater with a 40-foot wide by 20-foot high screen in the center of the action will host a variety of live events, including the Green Industry Awards Celebration, as well as sessions focusing on innovative stormwater approaches, the evolution of container gardens, apps for the green industry, presentations from Landscape Award recipients, and the New Plant Forum!

Plus, featured interviews, video highlights and educational content all tailored specifically for green industry professionals.

THE SANDBOX

HARDSCAPE

This area will feature hands-on activities. Your team is invited to participate in the Northern Green Hardscape Challenge. Watch as teams compete throughout the day on Wednesday and Thursday for the title of “Master of the Hardscape Challenge” AND a $750 cash prize. Interested in signing up a team? Visit NorthernGreen.org for participation details.

CHALLENGE

The Sandbox

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TECH LAB

Tech Lab

Come and experience the unexpected at Northern Green through exploration of the cutting-edge technology available with virtual reality (VR). At its core, VR is an advanced way to experience a 3-D model of anything a designer, engineer, or architect can come up with. Join Urban Ecosystems and explore the opportunities available to plug designs into this new technology and use it as a sales tool. It will give you a sensory feeling unlike anything you’ve ever had before!

CLIMBER'S CORNER

VIRTUAL REALITY

Stop by the Climber's Corner where Certified Arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts will provide tree climbing and pruning demos.

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That’s More Dynamic Than Ever!

Fun Things to Do PREVIEW

TRADE SHOW

PARTY

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 4:00–6:30pm

PREVIEW PARTY

Do you like to be first? The Northern Green Trade Show Preview Party is a chance for attendees of Tuesday Master Classes, anyone holding a 2-Day or 3-Day Northern Green pass, or customers with a special invitation directly from their supplier to get a sneak peek into the trade show before it officially opens! Yes, you can be first! There will be free appetizers, cash bars, a poker run and a keg crawl throughout the show floor during this happy hour affair.

Supported by: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES

YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER

BY LS TRAINING SYSTEM

TREASURE HUNT: “X” MARKS THE SPOTS While you’re visiting with Northern Green exhibitors and learning about their offerings, you also have a chance to find treasure. A number of exhibitors have donated prizes for the Treasure Hunt. Simply follow the treasure map on the card provided outside the trade show entrance and dig up booth personnel at each participating booth to sign your card. Then, drop off the completed card in the big drum in Lobby C to be entered into a drawing to win fabulous prizes!

FREE LUNCH

Supported by:

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CONNECT OVER LUNCH*

There’s so much to do at Northern Green that you won’t want to miss a beat. Grab FREE lunch at the trade show on Wednesday and keep right on conducting business with vendors or learning something new.

Supported by:

*Available to the first 2,000 attendees.

CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY VENDORS IN PERSON...

Visit hundreds of exhibitors in the newly expanded 198,000 square foot exhibit hall onsite at Northern Green 2018. For the latest listings, please check NorthernGreen.org or the Northern Green app.

SCHEDULE FOR 2018 Tuesday, January 2: PREVIEW PARTY 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 3 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 4 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

...AND VISIT THEM ONLINE. Connect with these exhibitors all year long by visiting the Vendor Directory online at www.NorthernGreen.org. www.NorthernGreen.org

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS FEATURES PRE-REGISTER MEMBER

3-Day Reg. 2-Day Reg. 2-Day Reg. 2-Day Reg. 1-Day Reg. 1-Day Reg. 1-Day Reg. (Tue–Th) (Tue/Wed) (Wed/Thur) (Tue/Thur) (Tue) (Wed) (Thur)

Student Trade Reg. Show Only (Wed/Thur) (Wed/Thur)

$327

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REG. ONSITE NON-MEMBER

$447

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Choice of 1 Tuesday Master Class (formerly Super Tuesday)

Wednesday Concurrent Educational Sessions

Thursday Concurrent Educational Sessions

Tuesday’s Trade Show Preview Party

All exhibits/trade show pass

(ON OR BEFORE DEC. 20, 20171) PRE-REG. NON-MEMBER

REGISTER ONSITE MEMBER (JAN. 2-4, 2018)

Access to Free Lunch on the Trade Show floor 2

Access to Campfire mini sessions on the trade show floor

Access to Hardscape Challenge, The Sandbox, and Tech Lab

Access to sessions in Innovation & Inspiration Theater

ADVANCED PRICE

ONSITE PRICE

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION TICKET (Tuesday)

$40

$40*

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST TICKET (Wednesday)

$35

$35*

+ UPGRADES & EXTRAS

CEO TRACK UPGRADE (Wednesday) - Requires Wed. Registration above - Includes exclusive access to CEO Lounge!

Member: $79 Non-Member: $99 Member: $99 Non-Member: $109

INTERACTIVE TRACK UPGRADE (Thursday) - Requires Thurs. Registration above

Member: $79 Non-Member: $99 Member: $99 Non-Member: $109

GET YOUR BEST PRICE NOW. Go to NorthernGreen.org and register today!

January 2–4, 2018

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Name badges will be mailed to those who register by December 1st...no waiting in line! Those who register between December 2nd and 20th will receive an email with their badge information. Bring the emailed badge information with you to the show and visit one of our Self Check-In kiosks in the Registration Center in Lobby B to print your badge.

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OR REGISTER ONLINE AT NORTHERNGREEN.ORG!

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info@northerngreen.org fax: 651-633-4986 www.NorthernGreen.org Northern Green 1813 Lexington Ave. N. 651-633-4987 Roseville, MN 55113 toll-free: 888-886-6652

Pre-register on or before Dec. 1 to receive badges in the mail. The deadline for pre-registration is Dec. 20, and all who pre-register between Dec. 2 and 20 have the option to utilize Self CheckIn on site. If you miss the Dec. 20 deadline, you must register on site Jan. 2-4, 2018. After your information is entered in our system, you will receive a conďŹ rmation email to the address provided.

MEMBERSHIP (check all that apply): MNLA MGCSA MPSTMA MAC MASMS MSA MTA MTSC (Membership discounts cannot be credited after you have submitted a registration form. Membership will be veriďŹ ed.)

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Arborist Garden Center Hardscape Installer Landscape Designer Landscape/Lawn Parks/Recreation Sod Grower Supplier or Landscape Management Cemetery Gardening Services Irrigation Contractor School Grounds Sports Turf Tree Care Services Architect Nursery Grower Snow Plowing (check all that apply): Flower Grower Golf Course Landscape Contractor Student Other

3-Day Reg.

ď‚? ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

(Pre-Register on or before Dec. 20, 2017)

Pre-Register NON-MEMBER

2-Day Reg.

1-Day Reg.

1-Day Reg.

1-Day Reg.

$327

$228

$168

$228

$159

$99

$99

$35

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$347

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(Tue/Wed) (Wed/Thur) (Tue/Thur)

(Tue)

(Wed)

(Thur)

Trade Show Student Only Reg. (Wed/Thur) (Wed/Thur)

JOB A Owner/Corporate Official C Grounds Supervisor/Manager E Sales Representative G Government or Academic CODES: B Manager/Foreman D Landscape Designer F Employee H Student

MASTER

Name:________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________ Name:________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________ Name:________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________ Name:________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________

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2-Day Reg.

(Tue–Th)

Pre-Register MEMBER For each attendee, ďŹ ll in Name, Email, Job Code, and if they are a 1st time attendee.

Then, place a checkmark in the circle to indicate the registration selection & indicate the # of their Master Class as applicable.

2-Day Reg.

CLASSES (MC)

5 PLT Relicensure 1 Revolution in Planting Design 3 Sustainable Turf 4 Pesticide Recert. (A,E,F,P) 2 Great Game of Business

JOB CODE:

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GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION TICKET (Tuesday)

______

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(MC)

(MC)

(MC)

(MC)

(MC)

+ UPGRADES & EXTRAS

(MC)

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Member $40

Non-Member $40

Attendee Subtotal: $___________

Attendee #1:_______________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ Attendee #2:_______________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST TICKET (Wednesday) $35 $35 Attendee #1:_______________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ Attendee #2:_______________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ $79 $99 CEO TRACK UPGRADE (Wednesday) - Requires Wednesday Registration Above Attendee #1:_______________________________________________________ Attendee #2:_______________________________________________________ INTERACTIVE TRACK UPGRADE (Thursday) - Requires Thursday Registration Above

$79

$99 Extras Subtotal:

Attendee #1:_______________________________________________________

$___________

Attendee #2:_______________________________________________________

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Grand Total:

Check enclosed (Make check payable to Northern Green) -OR- VISA Mastercard Discover

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$___________

______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Signature Card billing address (if different from company address above) City State ZIP

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Special Ticketed Events Access to each event requires a separate ticket for an additional fee, regardless of registration pass. You can purchase tickets when registering for Northern Green.

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS

CELEBRATI0N

RECOGNIZING E XCELLENCE IN MINNESOTA’S GREEN INDUSTRY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018, 6:00 P.M. A joint effort by MNLA and MTGF, the event will utilize the Innovation & Inspiration Theater on the trade show floor, which includes a giant rear-projected screen allowing for an outstanding visual display.

There will be fantastic food, cash bars, a master of ceremonies to act as a host for the evening’s festivities, and lots to celebrate! We’ll recognize a number of deserving individuals and companies for their service to the green industry, their research, Supported by: their excellence in landscape and sports field work, for receiving and sponsoring scholarships, and for completion of the Green Industry Leadership Institute.

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Ticket price: $40

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018, 7:00 A.M. The 2018 Legislative Session doesn’t begin until February 20th, but that doesn’t mean the green industry, legislators and others aren’t already planning for it. The Legislative Breakfast will give you a unique opportunity to learn up-to-the-minute updates on a wide range of issues and policies facing our industry.

The 2018 Legislative Breakfast features an all-star cast of experts from Washington to St. Paul to your own neighborhood. Please come and learn about how what happens in the halls of Congress, the State Capitol and your local city has an important impact on your business.

This exciting event is brought to you by the members of the Government Affairs Committee and our generous supporters.

Ticket price: $35

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GROW WITH CEU’s Northern Green will once again provide you the opportunity to maintain many common green industry certifications and licensures. If you’re looking to stay current, be sure to attend one of the following programs: • Aquatics Recertification (category F) and Vertebrate Recertification (category P) will be available as part of the Pesticide Recertification Master Class on Tuesday.

• Pesticide applicator recertification (categories A & E) will be available as part of the Pesticide Recertification Master Class on Tuesday.

• Recertification for Power Limited Technicians will also be available as a Master Class on Tuesday.

• All sessions during Northern Green qualify for MNLA-CP recertification points.

Many other sessions will also qualify for CEUs from various organizations including: International Society of Arboriculture, ASLA-MN, Irrigation Association, MGCSA, MN Tree Inspector Recertification, and National Concrete Masonry Association. Each certified or licensed individual is responsible to determine which sessions meet each organization’s differing requirements.

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