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For many of our growers, interstate shipping requirements are a familiar part of doing business. As more retail garden centers add online sales and direct-to-consumer shipping, we wanted to share a few resources from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division that may be helpful for businesses shipping plant material across state lines. Before You Ship: Check the Destination State A note for retail garden centers: If you are shipping plants out of state,

The Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) recognized some of the most impactful leaders, educators, and businesses in the industry during its annual awards program at Southeast Green, taking place June 9–11 in Athens, Georgia. The awards banquet was held on June 11. Each year, GGIA’s awards highlight the people and organizations shaping the future of Georgia’s green industry—through leadership, innovation, education, and service. The 2026 honorees represent excellence acr

The Georgia Green Industry Association is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarships, recognizing outstanding students who are preparing to make a lasting impact on Georgia’s green industry. These students were formally recognized during the awards ceremony at Southeast Green 2026 on June 11 in Athens—an opportunity to celebrate their achievements alongside industry leaders from across the state. Through the Bill Inabinet Scholarship and the Wilbur Mull Endowed

U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop visited Monrovia in Grady County on April 8 for an on-the-ground look at ornamental horticulture and specialty crop production in Georgia’s Second Congressional District. Organized by the Georgia Green Industry Association in partnership with Monrovia Nursery, the visit brought together growers, suppliers, allied industry representatives, local leaders, and community partners to provide a firsthand look at the scale, importance, opportunities

Dr. Michael A. Dirr was formally inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on Friday, March 20, 2026, during a ceremony hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—an honor recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to agriculture and agribusiness in Georgia. Dr. Dirr, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture at the University of Georgia, has had a profound and lasting impact on the green industry through h