NAPP Cancels Las Vegas Conference and Expo

After a conference call with our Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 1, we have made the decision to cancel the NAPP Conference and Expo scheduled for February 26 - 28 in Las Vegas, NV. While we did have an adequate number of exhibitors and attendees signed up to make the function a break-even proposition, we did not feel that it would be fair to the exhibitors and presenters to make the commitment of time and resources necessary for their participation and not get a fair return on this investment. All expenses paid to NAPP to date by exhibitors for booth space and attendee registration funds will be returned in full.

There is no question that the…

CLCA Honors 3 Members for Outstanding Contributions

The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) was pleased to honor three members Chuck Carr, Tom Noonan, and Robert L. Crudup, Jr. for their Outstanding Contributions to CLCA at the Annual Leadership Conference and Installation Luncheon in San Jose on Tuesday, January 10.

Chuck Carr was presented CLCA’s 2011 Member of the Year Award by Peter Estournes CWM, CLIA, CLP, prior 2008 award recipient and co-owner of Gardenworks Inc. This award is given annually to a contractor member for outstanding accomplishments and contributions throughout the year. Chuck was the driving force behind the association’s support of Rock the Boat, a documentary about the Los…

New 5 Year Limited Warranty Coverage from Danner Mfg.

Announcing Danner Mfg., Inc. new 5 year limited warranty coverage on Pondmaster, Supreme Classic and Supreme Hydroponics Fractionator Pumps.

Danner Mfg., Inc located in Islandia, NY has been developing innovative water gardening and aquarium products for both hobbyists and professionals alike for over 75 years strong. Danner Mfg’s limited warranty previously covered Pondmaster, Supreme Classic and Supreme Hydroponics Fractionator pumps up to 3 years from the date of purchase.

Danner Mfg is proud to introduce, on these same pumps, their new 5 year limited warranty effective as of January 1st 2011. The new 5 year warranty will repair or replace any pump to be…

OxiDate Ready to Spray is OMRI Listed

BioSafe Systems OxiDate Ready to Spray is OMRI Listed

BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce that OxiDate Ready to Spray Fungicide/Bactericide is OMRI Listed for use in organic gardening. OxiDate Ready to Spray is a hook-to-hose product for use in fruit and vegetable gardens, to help control diseases such as Botrytis and Dollar spot. It has superior coverage (up to 12,000 sq. ft) making it a unique product in the market.

OxiDate Ready to Spray is designed to provide the homeowner with a “green” but effective product that will produce better crops without leaving behind chemical residues. After reacting with disease pathogens, OxiDate Ready to Spray breaks…

Hundreds of Students Visit Ozark Fisheries

Ozark Fisheries’ Indiana division, located in Martinsville, opened its doors to hundreds of students and their advisors the week of October 17th for the 2011 National FFA Convention. Held in Indianapolis, the National FFA Convention is one of the largest annual student conventions in the country, hosting approximately 55,000 students this year.

The students toured the farm to learn about the spawning, production and shipping of Ozark’s ornamental goldfish and koi crops. The hands-on tour opened the eyes of many students to the world of aquaculture.

Ozark Fisheries has been in business since 1926, raising feeder and fancy goldfish, such as pond comets, red…