Episodes
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
TNLA Green Report Season 2 Episode 6 - July Update On TNLA Initiatives
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Listen to this episode to get an update from D.C. on the H-2B amendment that passed the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and where that leaves us for FY 23. We also discuss the status of the City of Dallas considering a potential ban on gas-powered landscape equipment. Lastly a brief update on Austin's Landscape & Irrigation ordinance as who's coming to TNLA EXPO.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 5: Federal Disaster Relief & Ag Issues
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Listen in to this episode where we speak with Kody Bessent, CEO of the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. as we dive into the details of the Phase One announcement of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) - the first installment of federal disaster money following Winter Storm Uri in 2021. In addition we review the Texas Ag Council, an organization that TNLA and PCG are deeply involved in regarding state-level policy. Lastly we review a plant pest and disease bill both our organizations came together to pass in 2021 and what the future might hold on that issue. Be sure to subscribe and give the podcast five stars. Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
TNLA Green Report Season 2, Episode 4: Reform Initiatives in the H2 programs
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
This episode we talk with Lori Whitten with Action Visa and Gray Delaney with SEA regarding reform initiatives in the H2 programs. Topics include a program overview, strategies on H-2B cap relief, and the legislative landscape we are working in. Listen in for a conversation on how we improve the H2 programs for the green industry.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
This episode of the Green Report focuses on the current legal environment surrounding the COVID vaccine mandate. Listen in as Laura Fowler with the Fowler Law Firm discusses compliance and the future of these mandates. The Texas Workforce Commission letter described in the episode can be found here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/files/businesses/commissioner-letter-covid19-vac-mandate-120821-twc.pdf
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
TNLA takes a deep dive with Mike Meroney, an independent lobbyist fighting for better workforce solutions and developing curriculum for high school students. Mike is a strong advocate when it comes to developing a strong workforce for the future. During this episode, he provides insight on some of the bills he has worked on when industries have hit the panic button on their employment struggle. Mike also walks us through his current work on driving policymakers to pass legislation to help add highly valued high school curriculum to TEA's "magic list" of IBC's, plus much more.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Dr. Marco Palma & Dr. Charlie Hall
What is the economic contribution of the Texas nursery and landscape industry? Listen in as Dr. Marco Palma and Dr. Charlie Hall dive into the details of the most recent report from Texas A&M University on the impact of our industry on the State of Texas. With the 2020 report detailing over $22 billion dollars in total sales, there is a lot of value to discuss for business owners and policymakers.
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Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Episode 10: Zaira Garcia, Texas State Director of FWD.us
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Episode 10 features Zaira Garcia, Texas State Director of FWD.us, a national organization with state-level chapters focused on fixing the broken U.S. immigration system. Amongst the priorities for FWD.us is improving the H-2B and H-2A programs, something the green industry has been working on for years. In this episode, we go into the work of FWD.us and their partnership with TNLA along with other Texas business groups to improve these vital programs.
Thank you to our sponsor of this episode for the support, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency.
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Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
TNLA Green Report Episode 9: John Farner with the Irrigation Association
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
TNLA Green Report Episode 8- Tiffany Lashmet of Texas Agriculture Law Blog
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
In this episode of the TNLA Green Report we interview Tiffany Lashmet, author of the Texas Agriculture Law Blog. Tiffany is an associate professor and extension specialist for the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. In our interview we covered the Water of the United States update, liability on pesticide drift, landowner liability, and property rights. Be sure to listen to the episode and check out Tiffany's blog at https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/about/.
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Legislator Spotlight - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Ep. 7
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020