What is AGIA?
The Arkansas Green Industry Association, AGIA , (formerly the Arkansas Nurserymen) is a professional trade organization dedicated to serving the Green Industry in the State of Arkansas and to the advancement of horticulture.
Through member benefits such as educational activities, a certification program, yearly trade show and seminars, newsletters, member directories, buyers' guides, member decals, etc., the organization strives to meet the needs of the members.
AGIA Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for PLANTS 2013:
January 23-24
Hot Springs, AR
AGIA News Updates
AGIA/FFA/KAB Planting at the Governor's Mansion 2012
The day dawned cloudy, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the FFA kids who came to the Governor’s Mansion ready to plant! A group of almost 25 students from Lake Hamilton, Centerpoint, and Decatur had a meet and greet and photo op with Governor Mike Beebe and First Lady Ginger Beebe before getting their hands dirty beautifying the Mansion grounds.
On hand to assist were members of the AGIA Board of Directors, Jason Parks, Doug Schneider, Kathy Childs, and Richard Cleaver, and Rhonda Jansen with Schneider Lawn & Landscape, and Jennifer Gibson with The Good Earth Garden Center. Our AGIA members mentored the FFA students as they planted and mulched throughout the grounds. Keep Arkansas Beautiful representatives, Sarah Wruck and Richard Phelps also attended the event and donated tools and materials.
It was an exciting day for all. Karie Smith, FFA advisor, had a tough time keeping up with all the interviews as 3 television networks stopped by to cover the event! Even the first dog, Viper, gave the kids a hand with the digging. Maybe he wanted to make sure they didn’t find any of his bones.
We were all happy to have come together to make a difference, and to hopefully start a tradition…..and we were all happy the rain held off. Another successful event to further the partnership formed by FFA/AGIA/KAB. Be on the lookout for how you can help us next! -- posted May 9, 2012
 
More photos can be seen on our Facebook page by clicking here
First ACGIA (Arkansas Certified Green Industry Associate) Recipients
The first group of students to complete the requirements for the Arkansas Certified Green Industry Associate certification were recognized and received their certificates at the FFA State Convention on Friday, June 10.
ACGIA Level 1
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Greene Co Tech (Paragould)
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Blytheville
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Norfork
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Caleb Allbritton
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Mark Bowman
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Sheyann Moore
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Christen Allbritton
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Adrianna Gwynn
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Michael Wiser
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Sarah Beal
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Stephen Lester
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Josh Bryant
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Angela Raper
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Victoria Copeland
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Balon Hale
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Kasey Hinson
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Tyler Lynn
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Posted July 2011
Arkansas Green Industry, Keep Arkansas Beautiful and Arkansas FFA partnership
Three Arkansas Associations have agreed to join forces and form a partnership that plans to work on coordinating and executing beautification projects spearheaded by the Arkansas FFA’s (formerly Future Farmers of America, now The National FFA Organization) and supported by KAB (Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission) and AGIA (Arkansas Green Industry Association.
Leaders from all three associations met in March to discuss plans and projects for 2011-2012, as well as to draft their mission statement. “The partnership between the Arkansas Green Industry, the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission, and the Arkansas FFA is to educate and inspire lifelong leadership through horticultural service learning.”
“The AGIA is proud to be a part of this partnership and will work hard to help support the kids and teachers with all their beautification projects. This partnership is a great way to introduce a new generation to our industry and show them the benefits of the products our industry produces. The projects that the kids choose to undertake will help them to learn leadership and how to give back to their communities,” said Jason Parks, AGIA Board Member.
Make plans to join us on May 21, 2011 at the FFA Camp Couchdale Clean-Up in Hot Springs, near Lake Catherine State Park. The camp is beautiful, grassy terrain in just enough forest, right on the lake and has numerous cabins, administrative buildings, and a livestock pavilion. The Clean-Up event will be held from 9am-1pm and participants include FFA students, FFA alumni members, and AGIA and KAB support. Please contact Dawn at (501) 224-4840 for more information and to find out how you can help. --posted May 19, 2011
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