2 LooseLeaf February/March 2019 colorad o nga.org Our Mission To create opportunities for horticultural and associated industry professionals to collaboratively grow their businesses through fellowship, education, advocacy and certification. Cover Photo Courtesy of the National Association of Landscape Professionals 3 Message from the Board Multiple Solutions Needed for Labor Challenges 4 Here for the Members Preparing Members for Sales Tax Change 5 Member Profiles C&S Transportation Services • Paonia Soil 8 UnprecedentedEnrollment Growth in CSU’s Horticulture Major CSU Hosting National Landscape Competition 18 GreenCO Update 2019 Legislative Session Outlook 19 Safety Corner 5 Unique Facts about Workers’ Compensation in Colorado 20 CSU Research Update Top Perennials from our Three-year Perennial Trial 22 Funding Research & Education Supporting New Horticulture Students & Professionals 23 NewMembers, Calendar, Classified Ads, & Advertiser List Dan Wise, CCNP President Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery 970.484.1289
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