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September 11 Union, KY Boon Co. Arboretum September 21 Cleveland, OH Cleveland Metro Zoo

CONTENTS

May/June 2023

VOLUME 34 • ISSUE 3 ogia.org THE BUCKEYE is the official publication of the Ohio Green Industry Association and is published six times a year.

EDITORIAL / ADVERTISING ISSN 1536-7940 Subscriptions: $75/year sara@ogia.org OFFICERS Genevieve Reiner-Mills President Oakland Nursery, Inc. Molly John Immediate Past President M.J. Design Associates, Inc. Joe Lewis President-Elect Yard Solutions DIRECTORS Michael Hall Harrell’s LLC David Hupman T. R. Gear Landscaping, LLC Peter Lowe The Dawes Arboretum Ron Schultz Premier Plant Solutions Abby Thompson Acorn Farms Matt Turner Turner Landscaping LLC Lori Zatroch Cuyahoga Community College STAFF Tracy Schiefferle Executive Director Roni Petersen Membership & Certification Sara Cantees Communications Jim Scott Professional Development Natalie Mitchell Finance THE FINE PRINT The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, directors or staff and do not constitute an endorsement of the products or featured services. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or their identification as members of the OGIA does not constitute an endorsement of the products or featured services.

COLUMNS

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President’s Perspective

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Executive Director’s Message

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Advocacy Update

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Scholarship Spotlight

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Communications Corner

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Human Resources Feature

F E AT U R E D S T O R I E S

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OGIA Member Profile

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Training Matters

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OGIA Member Directory

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midwestGREEN Save the Date

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Event Calendar, New Members

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

Hello!

By the time you read this letter, we’ll all be deep into the busiest and most profitable (hopefully!) part of the year, but as I write this, I’m lying on my couch recuperating from emergency gallbladder surgery (don’t worry, I’m fine!). I share this personal medical info with you because when I was sent to the ER a week ago with some alarming lab results, I had the sinking feeling that I wouldn’t be seeing GENEVIEVE REINER MILLS my office for a while. Yet, here we were, mere days away Oakland Nursery, Inc. from May, with truckloads of annuals and tropical plants 2023 OGIA President coming in, and eyeballs deep in many interior installs. geneviever@oaklandnursery.com Could something go wrong in my sudden absence?

And yes, training is making sure you have manuals and basics of the actual tasks your team needs to perform, but what about customer service, first aid and safety, or equipment use? Spend a half day giving your team the tools to manage challenging customer service situations, and you’ll empower them to seek solutions, while freeing yourself from solving all the problems. (Who actually likes the “I’ll need to call the manager” calls?) Safety standards and regulations aren’t going anywhere, so embrace them, equip your staff with the information and skills they need, demonstrate that you value their wellbeing, and keep them safe. Plus, you can save some serious money: according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), businesses see an average return of $4 to $6 for every dollar invested into their workplace safety programs.1

Turns out, my fears were completely unfounded. My immediate team of about twenty has carried on— closing sales, training our newer members, making final preparations for the big summer push, installing moss walls, interior plants, and annual containers, and generally functioning quite well without me. And while I love to be By investing in training (and certifying!) our teams, we’re doing several things: we’re building a stronger, needed, I frankly wouldn’t want it any other way. more educated and competent workforce, which in turn It has taken us a long time and a great deal of work to translates into employees who can interact professionally get to this point. About six years ago, when we were a and comfortably with clients and customers, therefore smaller department, we had a similar situation and the raising the perception and value of our industry. Training main holder of all info and knowledge of the department sets standards for our people so they know what is expected was suddenly absent unexpectedly. The handful of us and know the right (and wrong) way to do their jobs. By who remained figured it out and kept it (mostly) together, taking the time to train our employees we demonstrate but it was a serious challenge. I learned a lot from that that we value them, want to invest in them, and want them experience and it has shaped how I have built my team to succeed at their work and in this career. This moves us past the “we just need a body” mentality and allows us to since. build a sustainable, long-term workforce.

This is where the theme of this issue and training, defined processes, and bench strength come into play. In Oakland There’s no doubt that this is a process, and it takes Green Interiors, we’ve spent a great deal of time making the entire industry to agree that we’re going to help sure we have the right people in the right seats, that they build a professional workforce at all levels. This is know their job responsibilities and how to do them, where your OGIA comes in—we’re excited about the and that we have—while not perfect—some degree of training webinars, seminars, workshops, and a refreshed onboarding and a training schedule for our new hires. It certification program that are coming down the pipeline! has taken a great deal of work, forcing ourselves to look (And if you want us to offer a particular training, let us up from the drama of the day-to-day, some investment of know!) So, sign up for training, certifications, and other time and money, and constant asking of questions. (My mechanisms for creating accountability and knowledge growth, and know you are securing the future of your favorites: Can we do this better? How? Who has ideas?) companies and your employees. Plus, you can always rest We’ve seen our younger team members grow, learn a little easier knowing that your team has it covered when new skills, take on new responsibilities, and seen their you want to take a much deserved vacation, or, perhaps, confidence and professionalism rise accordingly. Plant your gallbladder acts up. people are an inquisitive and curious group, and if you give them an environment in which to learn, they’ll take Have a great season! almost any given opportunity to expand their knowledge.

I’ve found that when I encourage my team to watch 1https://www.osha.gov/businesscase/benefits webinars, go to seminars, or spring for them to travel to a convention, they bring back ideas and practices that THEY want to implement—a far cry in attitude from the boss coming in with the newest idea or process and foisting it upon them.

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Get ready!

While you are busy with clients, projects, inventory, and sales so is your OGIA team as we prepare for several exciting events. We have a full slate of ways for you and your team to ENGAGE, LEARN, and SHOW OFF.

OGIA’s High School Landscape Olympics will be held in October and there are several sponsorship opportunities available for you to engage with up-and-coming future industry professionals. This is an amazing event if you have not experienced it – you can just feel the excitement from these students about their future in the profession.

OGIA has partnered with SkillsUSA to provide even more exposure opportunities for competing students.

OHLO will serve as a qualifier for the SkillsUSA Ohio competition.

OGIA’s Annual Conference and Vendor Showcase is set for November 6-7 at the Columbus Convention Center.

TRACY SCHIEFFERLE We are so excited to offer two full days of education, OGIA Executive Director networking, product showcase, and celebration. This is tracy@ogia.org the perfect opportunity for ALL industry professionals to engage and learn as there is something for everyone. It is a terrific way to encourage your employees to become more OGIA will be “Out and About” traveling around the vested in your company because you invest in them. state to host member networking events at spotlighted locations. If you are interested in having OGIA members midwestGREEN will feature: to your business for an event or tour please let us know. We • 40+ different educational session offerings on welcome the opportunity for you to show off a bit.

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innovative ideas as well as must know industry topics.

Collaboration sessions focusing on different industry segments.

Modified trade show featuring up to 50 vendors to highlight products and meet with attendees.

Networking and industry celebration.

Do not miss this opportunity to Connect. Learn.

Thrive. at midwestGREEN. Aside from vendor booths, sponsorships are available.

And while you are at it – why don’t you show off a bit?

OGIA’s Annual Landscape Awards are accepting submissions and winners will be announced and celebrated at midwestGREEN’s Celebrate reception. Last year, we added over ten new categories to include not just projects but marketing and employee recognition to name a few.

Not just for landscapers – something for all segments to enter. And this year – EVERY OGIA member can enter one award for FREE. So, what’s your excuse?

We are also accepting nominations for the OGIA Annual Awards if you feel there is a deserving individual – please take the time to nominate them.

Visit our website at ogia.org/annualawardnominations to submit nominations.

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We are working hard to engage with as many of you as we can to hear your thoughts about your membership and what we can do for you. We have some exiting things in the works and as always we welcome your input.

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OGIA MEMBER PROFILE

QUALITY YARD AND HOME MAINTENANCE

BY ALANA SETTLE

Jeremy Nestor started Quality Yard and Home Maintenance, based out of Pataskala, in 2010 with just a pickup truck, mower, and trailer. Over the past thirteen years, Jeremy has grown his business to include 49 employees and $4.67M in annual revenue.

OGIA: How do you set your company apart from your competition? What are you most proud of ?

Jeremy: I focus as hard as I can on the culture of our company. I want a place where employees can work in a clean environment and be encouraged. If an employee ever parts ways, I want them to say they have grown and are better off than when they started with me.

Photos via Quality Yard and Home Maintenance Facebook & Instagram @QualityYHM Right: Employees Josh and Jordan after receiving their “Master Certified Technician” OCNT certificates

Sometimes, in our industry, the work environment can be very negative, with harsh comments, inappropriate joking, etc. and folks have to watch their backs. I don’t allow that in my company. The world throws enough at people and I don’t want our company to be a place where folks have to put up a guard. We have monthly meals so we can break bread together and just enjoy each other’s company and get to know others from different departments.

I also love being heavily invested in my community and give back every chance I can. I love my hometown and I’m glad I can sponsor churches, daycares, little league teams, etc. We like to have a community day each year where I pay everyone’s salaries and we all go and do a project, such as installing the landscaping at our new police department and YMCA. OGIA: How do you invest in your employees?

Jeremy: I am big into training and education. I love sending folks to industry trade shows and training opportunities so my employees can become professionals themselves versus just doing something because the boss said to. I love exposing them to how big the industry is, and the many directions one can go. I also realize that I can only teach so much and that others can explain things differently or have more knowledge. Sometimes it’s just easier to hear things from someone other than the boss.

OGIA: Regarding day-to-day operations, anything you’re proud of that you’d like to share? What are you working on?

Jeremy: There have been a few things that I look back at that have been game-changers.

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want a place where employees can ” “ Iwork in a clean environment and be encouraged.

In the beginning I bought and started using QuickBooks. I think this is the best software for a business to have all financial data at your fingertips with a few clicks.

with all our green services, so it’s hard to attain commercial snow contracts, but we are learning how to be more intentional in attaining contacts and bidding commercial snow accounts.

When I got close to the $1 million mark, I hired my first production manager and started splitting responsibilities which allowed us to manage more workflow and growth. Two years later we hit $1.75 million and I started putting a few managers in place for different divisions.

Things were going well so I hired a consultant, Phil Harwood, (whom I still work with today) to learn what we were doing well so I didn’t mess it up. It has been a blessing being able to tap into someone else’s gifts.

OGIA: What are your goals for the company?

The first thing the consultant did was help us establish a leadership team and set up bonuses for division managers, which led to each of them taking ownership of their areas of the company while growing and thriving.

Around the same time, we switched our CRM software over to Arborgold which allowed us to send out better quotes more efficiently and streamlined our renewal process. As we started to grow, the old way of doing things was getting to be way too time-consuming and wasn’t scalable.

The more organized our jobs were tracked the better we could understand our efficiency #’s and start tracking for the crews to see.

One thing we are trying to get better at is our snow removal. This is an area we are very weak and downright behind most companies our size. My excuse is that we are 90% residential

Jeremy: I really want to be a blessing to our community and our employees. Our mission statement is “The Mission of Quality Yard & Home Maintenance is to Honor God with Business then to run a successful all-around company to serve local customers a high-quality service with integrity and morals.”

I’ve felt led to start a mentorship in our area, at no charge, for other business owners to share what I’ve learned with “trusting and honoring God through business”. It seems very common in the business world to be dishonest and shady, but if a person is willing to do things God’s way, paths become straight. There is no safer place than in the middle of God’s will. It’s most rewarding getting the opportunities to encourage folks along the way!

OGIA: Any advice you’d like to share for landscape business owners who are just getting started?

Jeremy: If you make a mistake, do whatever it takes to make it right. This is the best ROI there is. And fix it immediately once it’s brought to your attention, not once you get the rest of the chargeable jobs done. Our company rule is all service calls must be completed within 24–48 hours.

Realize that every client may not be the best fit for your company. It’s better and easier to attain clients by doing great work that is priced right.

Folks don’t mind paying good money for work if they are getting what they paid for. Being the cheapest guy is not a sustainable business model. Unexpected expenses will pop up. The winner of the “race to the bottom” gets to file bankruptcy. You don’t want a company full of clients that refer to you as the cheap guy. You’ll run yourself ragged. The key in the beginning is to know your value and price your jobs properly.

And if someone leaves you for the cheapest, don’t worry about it, that’s not the kind of client that you really want anyway.

Understand the cost of trying to do everything yourself vs leveraging labor from other people.

Don’t be afraid to hire someone that seems out of your price range. Cheap employees normally cost you money. Expensive employees can make you money. Make sure any employees you bring on know how much you appreciate them. Be a blessing to them. They will take care of you.

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A D V O C A C Y U P D AT E CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO HOUSE BILL 507 FILED IN COURT

TONY SEEGERS

1803 Consulting, LLC tony@1803consulting.com Tony is the governmental affairs liaison for OhioPLANT, of which OGIA is a member.

OhioPLANT is a coalition of pesticide, landscape, agriculture, nursery and turf professionals. For more information, visit OhioPLANT.com

Background You may remember my article in a previous edition about the success OGIA, as a member of OhioPLANT (Coalition of Pesticide, Landscape, Agriculture, Nursery, and Turf professionals), achieved at the end of the 134th legislative session in December with the passage of a bill, House Bill 507, that included “pesticide preemption” language we drafted. Our pesticide preemption amendment protects private pesticide use by preempting local governments from banning or regulating pesticides for use on private property or private property open to the public (think golf courses).

Unfortunately, the constitutionality of HB 507 has been challenged in court. To understand the lawsuit, I need to give a little background on the bill’s journey through the General Assembly.

HB 507 Becomes Law The bill originally was introduced by State Representative Kyle Koehler to reduce the number of poultry chicks sold in lots. The bill was amended in the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee to include food safety amendments requested by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and amendments revising the law governing environmental health specialists and environmental health specialists in training.

The bill was favorably reported out of Committee on March 31 and passed the full House on April 6, 2022.

The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee amended the bill to include OhioPLANT’s pesticide preemption language as well as two amendments for the oil and gas industry. The oil and gas amendments made changes to current law allowing drilling for oil and gas on state property and included “natural gas” in the definition of clean energy. The Committee favorably reported the bill on December 7 and was passed by the full Senate the same day. The House concurred with the Senate amendments and Governor DeWine, after many requests from environmental groups to veto the bill because of the oil and gas amendments, signed HB 507 into law on January 6 of this year. The bill became effective on April 7.

Lawsuit On April 6, the Ohio Environmental Counsel, the Sierra Club, and Earthjustice (“Plaintiffs”), filed a verified complaint in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for preliminary injunction, permanent injunction, and declaratory judgment (“Complaint”). Mary Mertz, the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Dave Yost, Ohio’s Attorney General, were named defendants in their official capacities. Plaintiffs allege in the Complaint that HB 507 is unconstitutional because it violates the single subject clause and the “three hearing” clause of the Ohio Constitution. Plaintiffs are asking the court to hold that HB 507 is unconstitutional and therefore void. It is important to note that our pesticide preemption language is not the subject of the challenge to the bill, it solely is the inclusion of the two oil and gas amendments.

With the filing of the Complaint, the Plaintiffs also filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction (“Motion”) to prevent the oil and gas provisions of the bill from going into effect. The court heard the Motion on April 10 and issued an order denying the Plaintiffs’ Motion.

Claim One: Violation of the Single Subject Clause, Article II, Section 15(D) Plaintiffs contend that the oil and gas amendments violate the single subject clause in Article II, Section 15(D) of Ohio’s Constitution, which states,

No bill shall contain more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title. No law shall be revived or amended unless the new act contains the entire act revived, or the section or sections amended, and the section or sections amended shall be repealed.

Plaintiffs contend that because the bill’s original subject was agriculture and amendments added by the House dealt with food purity, the oil and gas amendments had no relationship to the bill. They claim that because the oil and gas amendments are distinct and separate from the subject of agriculture and food purity, the bill violates Article II, Section 15(D) and should be ruled unconstitutional.

Claim Two: Violation of the “Three Day” Clause of Article II, Section 15(C) Plaintiffs contend the oil and gas amendments added in the Senate Ag and Natural Resources Committee and passed in HB 507 violated the “three day” clause of Article II, Section 15(C) of the Ohio Constitution, which reads,

Every bill shall be considered by each house on three different days, unless two-thirds of the members elected to the house in which it is pending suspend this requirement, and every individual consideration of a bill or action suspending the requirement shall be recorded in the journal of the respective house. No bill may be passed until the bill has been reproduced and distributed to members of the house in which it is pending and every amendment been made available upon a member’s request.

Plaintiffs argue the oil and gas amendments “vitally altered” the bill, therefore requiring the Senate to hear the bill on three further separate days and that the House failed to do so when HB 507 returned to the House for concurrence on the Senate changes.

What Will Happen?

The outcome of the case is uncertain. Plaintiffs have asked the court to declare the bill unconstitutional and therefore fully void because of the two oil and gas amendments.

However, courts have been reluctant to rule entire bills to be void and instead sever the challenged provisions from the law allowing the other sections to remain. Hopefully this is what will happen in this case.

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Training Matters

BY ALANA SETTLE

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The OCNT certification added validity to a career that I had chosen or maybe chose me. I have been blessed to work in the Green Industry 35 years and being an OCNT has opened many doors. It has given me an industry accreditation, something I have always been proud of and encourage others to do!

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Anytime you can elevate your game and receive a certification in your industry it is a win. I am proud to have my OCNT. Todd E. Pugh | Founder of Enviroscapes

Scott Huvler | CEO, T.D. Landscape Inc.

More than ever, employees across industries feel empowered to expand their knowledge and skills and are seeking companies who support them in their career development. Workers under 40 are especially determined—74% of Millennial and Gen Z employees said they plan to quit their job due to a lack of skills-building support from their employer, according to a 2022 study by research firm Workplace Intelligence.

There is no shortage of training events or development opportunities in the green industry. For businesses who want to show a greater commitment to their employees’ growth, certification through OGIA’s Ohio Certified Nursery Technician program is an affordable and attainable option to offer to ambitious staff.

Getting certified can turn an employee into a true industry professional; what they considered just a “job” becomes a burgeoning career.

What is the Ohio Certified Nursery Technician program?

The OCNT program was established more than 25 years ago to increase the credibility and professionalism of the industry. There are currently more than 700 OCNTs working at 376 companies across Ohio. The program is overseen by the OGIA’s certification committee, whose members regularly review the content of study manuals and exams.

Individuals may become certified in three specializations: Garden Center, Grower, or Landscape. A Master OCNT status is available to individuals who receive certification in all

three specializations. An OCNT carries their certification with them if they move companies; businesses cannot become certified.

How do you become an OCNT? OCNTs must pass a written exam administered by the OGIA staff. There is no required coursework or in-person class to attend.

Individuals study autonomously and register for an online exam when they feel adequately prepared. Exams are held once a month.

Work experience is also required. OCNTs must have worked at least 1,000 hours in the green industry or worked 500 hours in the green industry and be currently enrolled in or have completed a recognized high school or college horticulture program. Individuals who have worked 1,500 hours as a volunteer in the green industry are also eligible.

Study materials are available for purchase from OGIA for $75¬–$125 ($150–$250 for nonmembers) per specialization and can be shared.

Exam registration fees are $35 ($70 for nonmembers) and re-testing is allowed. Renewal fees are $25 per certification or $50 for a Master certification every three years.

How do you make the most of certification?

Certification shows your clients, job candidates, and the general public that your company has professional standards and follows industry best practices. Not anyone can do what you do—it takes training, education, and experience—and

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I have been an OCNT for many, many years! The main reason I chose to become certified was for the professionalism it projects to potential and current clients. When you are building a business, anything you can do to get a “leg up” on the competition is a good. Presenting yourself as a professional in the landscape industry certainly helps the customer choose you for their landscape needs.

employing certified professionals can give you a competitive edge. Add the OCNT logo to the bios of certified employees on your staff webpage.

Congratulate new OCNTs on your social media accounts and regularly promote that you have certified employees on your website and sales documents. In your job postings, promote that you encourage your employees to work toward certification.

Encouraging certification and providing incentives to get certified can build loyalty among staff and bolster an employee retention plan. Most companies pay for an employee’s certification and continuing education. Some employers provide a pay raise or use certification as a condition for advancement within the company as well.

As an individual, promote your certification by adding it to your email signature and LinkedIn profile and updating your business cards and resume. Work toward Master Technician status.

Most importantly, don’t let your certification lapse. OCNTs are required to complete five credits of continuing education every three years and report those credits online to OGIA. Credits can include OGIA programs, online webinars, and other education events (OGIA regularly updates its online calendar with opportunities).

For more information about the OCNT program, contact Roni Petersen, OGIA Membership and Certification Manager at roni@ogia.org

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I chose to become a OCNT when I went out on my own and started my business. I thought that it would be a great form of credibility, and would provide me with continuous knowledge as to what was going on in the industry. I wasn’t wrong.

Blair Elliot | Owner, Elliott Land and Hardscaping

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OGIA SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

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egan Draeger’s passion for horticulture started at a young age on her family’s small farm in Lindsey, Ohio. She was always curious about the proper conditions required to grow crops and produce food. As she grew up, she discovered her skill for floral design and joined the Woodmore FFA floriculture team in eighth grade. This led her to start her own wedding design business and intern at Corso’s Landscape, where she discovered her true passion for landscape design.

Regan’s first job in the horticulture industry was at Bench’s Greenhouse and Nursery in Elmore, Ohio, where she was responsible for creating sale displays, assisting customers with questions, and maintaining plant health.

Although she enjoyed working directly with plants, she sought a position that involved more design. Through her involvement in the greenhouse and floral design aspects of the horticultural industry, Regan discovered her true passion for landscape design.

Regan’s dedication to horticulture led her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Plant Systems with a specialization in horticulture and a minor in production/ management from The Ohio State University. During her time at Ohio State, she participated in the Pi Alpha Xi horticultural honors society and served as a CFAES Ambassador. She will be continuing her academic journey by pursuing a Master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication at the University of Tennessee this fall.

Recently, Regan began an internship at Corso’s Landscape in Sandusky, Ohio, where she works within the landscape design department. She is excited to return to Corso’s this spring, where she will be taking over and expanding the annual commercial container department and continuing as a landscape designer. Regan hopes to become an active contributor in this industry by developing landscapes that push design boundaries and are sustainable for the environment.

Aside from her academic pursuits, Regan finds joy in creating beauty through art and floral design. She has taken on many art and floral design projects in open classes through 4-H at the Sandusky County Fair. She believes that there’s beauty in helping others and has dedicated most of her time to doing just that. Horticulture provides Regan an avenue to give back to others and make a difference in the world.

Regan’s greatest mentor is her grandfather, Ron Timmons, who always made time for the most important people in his life and worked to make a difference everywhere he went. She aspires to be like him and make a positive impact on the world around her.

Regan strongly encourages the next generation to pursue careers as green professionals. She believes that the industry provides an abundance of opportunities and avenues to pursue one’s true passion. It’s a career that allows individuals to make a difference and leaves a lasting impact on the environment.

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he ABCs of Trees - A First Book About Trees” by long time OGIA member Scott A. Zanon is an informative and captivating children’s book that explores the fascinating world of trees. With the use of the alphabet, the book presents readers with a unique perspective on different types of trees and their characteristics.

The book is illustrated by Mitchell James, and the SARA CANTEES illustrations are bright, vivid, and full of character. Each OGIA Communications Manager letter of the alphabet is accompanied by an illustration, sara@ogia.org which brings each topic to life. Zanon has a clear passion for trees and the environment, and this shines through in the pages of the book. His love of nature is infectious, and the book is sure to inspire young readers to develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty of trees.

In addition to the informative content and endearing illustrations, the book is also a great educational tool for parents and teachers. The book can be used to teach children about the environment, the importance of trees, and the role they play in our daily lives. The book also includes coloring pages at the end, which encourage readers to find specific types of trees covered in the book.

Overall, “The ABCs of Trees - A First Book About Trees” is a wonderful addition to any children’s library.

It is beautifully illustrated, well-written, and informative.

This book is a great tool for teaching children how trees work in a sense. It is also a great way to spark curiosity in young readers and inspire them to explore the world around them.

One of the most impressive things about this book is the If you’re looking for a book that is both entertaining and amount of information it presents in an accessible and educational, “The ABCs of Trees - A First Book About understandable way for children. Each page includes a Trees” is worth checking out. fun fact about the tree corresponding to the letter. These little nuggets of information are presented in a way that is easy to understand, and they help to spark curiosity in young readers.

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T. H. Blue, Inc. Eagle Springs, North Carolina

The Seed Center Ostrander, Ohio theseedcenter.com

United Label & Sales Co. Cleveland, Ohio unitedlabel.com

T. L. C. Landscaping, Inc. Solon, Ohio tlclandscapinginc.com

The Siebenthaler Co. Beavercreek, Ohio siebenthaler.com

Universal Farms Fremont, Ohio

T. R. Gear Landscaping, LLC Fairfield, Ohio tr-gear.com

The Site Group, Inc. New Carlisle, Ohio sitegroup.com

T.D. Landscape, Inc. Fredericktown, Ohio tdlandscape.net

TheDon Landscaping Cincinnati,Ohio

T2 Design Norton, Ohio tdrjacks.com TAH Benefits Westerville, Ohio tahbenefits.com Tall Oaks Lawn & Landscaping, LLC Hamilton, Ohio

Timberwood Landscape Co. Inc. Dublin, Ohio timberwoodlandscape.net

Taphorn Landscape Services Milford, Ohio Taylor Terrace Lawnscapes Norwich, Ohio

TMK Nursery, Inc. Atwater, Ohio

Teen Lawn LLC Pleasant City, Ohio

Todd’s Enviroscapes, Inc. Louisville, Ohio growinggood.com

The Cottage Gardens, Inc. Perry, Ohio cottagegardensinc.com

Tom Goodman & Associates LLC North Lewisburg, Ohio

The Dawes Arboretum Heath, Ohio

Tom Green Nursery Sales, LLC Louisville, Ohio

The DiSanto Companies, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio disantocompanies.com

Tom’s Lawn Service Sidney, Ohio

The Formal Garden LLC Columbus, Ohio The Garden Path Landscaping, LLC Hamilton, Ohio gardenpathlandscaping.com The Greatest Scape, Inc. Mt. Vernon, Ohio The Greenhouse Shoppe Wooster, Ohio The Keller Group Limited Columbus, Ohio kellerf.com The Nicolaus Company, LLC Batavia, Ohio The Pattie Group, Inc. Novelty, Ohio pattiegroup.com The Plant People, Inc. Orient, Ohio

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Timber Run Gardens, LLC Zanesville, Ohio

Tinkerturf Lawn & Landscape, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio tinkerturf.com

The Employers’ Association Maumee, Ohio

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Thomson’s Landscaping Marietta, Ohio thomsonslandscaping.com

Top Notch Landscaping & Supply Wheeling, West Virginia Tree Tyme Nursery, Inc. Austinburg , Ohio treetyme.com Tri-State Nurseries Ironton, Ohio Trinity Gardens, Ltd. Parma, Ohio Turner Landscaping, LLC Saint Paris, Ohio turnerlandscapingllc.com

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Ultra-Turf, Inc. Hamilton, Ohio Under the Tree Design LLC Upper Arlington, Ohio Unilock Ohio, Inc. Rittman, Ohio unilock.com Union III Outdoor Living Marysville, Ohio unioniii.com

UpShoot LLC Fairport Harbor, Ohio

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Varga’s Greenhouse & Assoc., Inc. Bay Village, Ohio Vicki and Company, LLC Louisville, Ohio Village Green Floral and Garden Center Wapakoneta, Ohio Virgin Landscape LLC Gahanna, Ohio Vizmeg Landscape, Inc. Stow, Ohio vizmeg.com

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Mason, Ohio natorp.com Wade & Gatton Nursery & Landscape LLC Bellville, Ohio Wade Gardens Landscaping & Gift Shop Mansfield, Ohio wadegardens.com Warstler Bros. Landscaping, Inc. Canton, Ohio warstlerbros.com Welker Tree Farm, Inc. Columbus, Ohio Wellmaster Tillsonburg, ON wellmaster.ca Wengerlawn Nursery Co. Brookville, Ohio wengerlawnnursery.com West Fairfield, Inc. Amanda, Ohio West Point Landscape & Design Co. Marysville, Ohio White Oak Garden Center, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio WhiteOakGardens.com Wilcox Farms, Inc. LaGrange, Ohio wilcoxtreefarm.com Wilde Nursery, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio Willo’dell Nursery, Inc. Ashland, Ohio willodellnursery.com

Willoway Nurseries, Inc. Avon, Ohio willowaynurseries.com Wilson Garden Center, Inc. Hamilton, Ohio wilsongardencenter.com

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Yard Barbers, Inc. Columbus, Ohio yardbarberslandscape.com Yard Smart, Inc. Grafton, Ohio

Wilson Landscape Associates Columbus, Ohio

Yard Solutions Groveport, Ohio

Wilson’s Garden Center Newark, Ohio great-gardeners.com

Yardmaster Inc. Painesville, Ohio yardmaster.com

Wimberg Landscaping Milford, Ohio wimberglandscaping.com

Yellowstone Landscape Reynoldsburg, Ohio yellowstonelandscape.com

Winchester Landscape Gardens, Inc. Groveport, Ohio

Your Personal Gardener Ostrander, Ohio

WinnScapes, Inc. Columbus, Ohio

Your Way Landscaping LLC Marietta, Ohio

Witte Landscape Specialists, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio

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Wolf Creek Company McKinney, Texas

Restoring the Native Landscape

Zupcsan’s Nursery Madison, Ohio

Wollam Ag Center, Inc. Continental, Ohio

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Worthington Landscape Co. Inc. Plain City, Ohio

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Wright’s Tree Service, LLC Columbus, Ohio

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H U M A N R E S O U R C E S F E AT U R E SHRM study confi rms value of training opportunities inattracting employees — Survey Results (Aug. 22, 2022) BOB BETHEL

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orkplace learning and development (L&D) is the primary tool for organizations to fill theknowledge gaps in almost every American company. To understand the current state ofL&D in America’s workplaces, the SHRM Research Institute and TalentLMS surveyedU.S.based HR managers and employees to learn what employees want and expect inthe L&D space today, as well as what organizations are willing and able to provide.

According to the new report, 2022 Workplace Learning & Development Trends, L&Dserves a dual purpose for organizations: to reskill and upskill current employees to fillbusiness needs, and to recruit and retain talented workers who want to continuouslylearn. More than 8 in 10 HR managers (83 percent) believe training is beneficial toattract talent, and many employees (48 percent) agree that training opportunities were afactor in choosing their current company.

“Organizations must maintain a steady growth of knowledge and skills among theirworkforce if they wish to succeed, both from a business standpoint and to attract theright talent,” said Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, SHRM chief human resources officer. “And whilesome leaders were hesitant to invest in talent during the Great Resignation, our researchshowed that 86 percent of HR managers believe that training is actually beneficial inretaining talent.”

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textbooks and other print materials (34percent), microlearning (32 percent), audio/podcasts (25 percent), role-playing (19percent), and blogs and other Internet sources (17 percent).

When it comes to the soft skills employees want to develop and what employersprovide, there are some discrepancies. For example, 61 percent of employersprovide time-management training but only 42 percent of respondents said this wasan area where they wanted training. Employers and employees are more closelyaligned around leadership skills: 54 percent of respondents said they want thistraining and 53 percent of employers provide it.

“Workplace training impacts another key pillar of peoplecentric organizations – and thatis employee journey,” said Dimitris Tsingos, co-founder and president at Epignosis, thecompany behind TalentLMS. “Reinforcing employee experience is a leading training goalfor over 9 in 10 HR managers, our research revealed. Showing that L&D is crucial inshaping employee experience and creating a positive and caring culture.”

The research also found that how you deliver that training is crucial if you want a returnon your investment. While 75 percent of employees surveyed said they are satisfied withtheir training, organizations need to look closely at how they train employees, how oftenemployees receive Key survey findings include: training, and its relevancy to their immediate jobs. They • 55 percent of workers said they need more training should alsoheed workers’ desire to develop leadership to perform their job moreeffectively, and 38 percent skills as well as training in life skills and self-management, want training that is more relevant to their current according to the report. role.

• 32 percent want training to have a social element, Source: Society for Human Resource Management. such as peer-to-peer learningand learning groups.

• 32 percent want to be sure what they are learning is current.

• 31 percent want more control over the training programs, including being able tochoose methods that match their learning style and development opportunities that make sense for their career progression.

• Instruction using simulations was the most popular choice (64 percent) among ninedifferent methods that included coaching/mentoring (51 percent), video (50percent), webinars/lectures (38 percent),

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May 8

Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum Diagnostic Walkabout Cincinnati, Ohio

June 1

OCNT Testing Online

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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Diagnostic Walkabout Cincinnati, Ohio

July 13

The Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Diagnostic Walkabout Elmore, Ohio

July 27

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Diagnostic Walkabout Powell, Ohio

August 7

Smale Riverfront Park Diagnostic Walkabout Cincinnati, Ohio

August 10

Summit Metro Parks Diagnostic Walkabout Akron, Ohio

September 11

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Bowling Nursery

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Cascade Lighting, Inc.

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Davis Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc.

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Evergreen Seed Supply, LLC

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Ernst Conservation Seeds, Inc.

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Franklin Soil & Water Conservation Disctrict

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OGIA Connect - Networking Event The Dawes Arboretum | Newark, Ohio

Fairview Evergreen Nurseries, Inc.

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Diagnostic Walkabout Cleveland, Ohio

Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.

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October 11 - 12

Ohio High School Landscape Olympics OSU ATI | Woooster, Ohio

November 6 - 7

midwestGREEN Conference Greater Columbus Convention Center | Columbus, Ohio

NEW MEMBERS The following companies have been approved for OGIA membership, pending the completion of the application process, which includes requesting comments from the current OGIA membership regarding the qualifications and/or dues classifications of applicants within three weeks following receipt of this issue of The Buckeye.

The following companies are applying for ACTIVE membership: John Hird Custom Touch Irrigation, Inc. Hilliard, Ohio

Martin Coudriet Kindig-Coudriet Nursery & Landscaping Inc Seville, Ohio

Rick Wenham East of Eden Nursery, Inc. Chagrin Falls, OH

Michael Miller M Miller Services LLC Cleves, Ohio

Kasey Chambers Green River Garden Center & Landscaping Inc. Daniels, WV 25832

Devin Day Teen Lawn LLC Pleasant City, Ohio

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