Ohio Green Industry Association - OGIA

05/21/2026

We love seeing students get hands-on experience right at their own school. 🌱

After SkillsUSA, leftover materials were put to good use at Marysville High School for a memorial area in front of the school today. EMI - Environmental Management, Inc. provided half the plants, mulch and seed, and Acorn Farms Wholesale Nursery donated about half the plants.

Mike Lynch and Josh Chalfant from EMI were there to help guide the students, answer questions and get hands-on with the project. About a dozen Marysville students helped with planting, mulching, seeding and adjusting pavers.

A big thank you to EMI, Acorn Farms, Marysville High School and faculty advisor Ashley Thompson for helping make this happen.

We’re excited to see Marysville send a team to OHLO on October 15!

05/11/2026

Two OHLO-winning student teams took their skills to the next level at the SkillsUSA Ohio competition, where they built a full landscape installation in just 3.5 hours.

See how these students represented the future of Ohio’s green industry, and join us in congratulating Upper Valley Career Center on their win!

Read more:
https://ogia.org/news/726982/OHLO-Winners-Compete-at-SkillsUSA-Ohio.htm

04/09/2026

Yesterday we held our Spring Startup Training in Columbus! Thank you to all who attended and to the companies who donated their time and resources to make these trainings possible. 🌱🌳🪻



EMI - Environmental Management, Inc.
Benchmark Landscape Construction Inc.
MJ Design Associates
Turner Landscaping, LLC
The Dawes Arboretum

04/02/2026

🌱 We’re pleased to share that Mike Coughlin has been named Interim Executive Director of the OGIA.

Mike brings more than a decade of experience working with member-based organizations at both the state and national level, with a strong background in operations, strategy, and member engagement.

He’ll be working closely with our board and staff to support members, strengthen core programs, and help guide OGIA through its next phase.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4sOu8zw

03/05/2026

🌱 Earn CEUs this spring with OGIA!

Our Spring Education Series features webinars and in-person learning opportunities covering plant health, leadership, diagnostics, and more. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or stay current in the industry, there's a session for you.

👉 Visit the OGIA calendar to see the full lineup and register.
ogia.org/ceucalendar

02/20/2026

This week the OGIA was proud to attend the Green Industry Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse, joining professionals from across Ohio. We appreciated hearing from ODA Director Brian Baldridge, and Tony Seegers of OhioPLANT, who provided legislative updates on issues impacting the green industry. Attendees also had the chance to meet with representatives and have real conversations about the issues affecting their businesses. Advocacy day is a great reminder of how important it is for our industry to show up and speak with one voice!

02/10/2026

OGIA is growing our education programs, and we’re looking for people in the green industry who want to share what they know. 🌱

We’re open to ideas for webinars, workshops, and trainings on anything that helps green industry professionals do their jobs better!

▪️ Virtual or in-person
▪️ Technical or business-focused
▪️ Practical, relevant, and industry-driven

Submit an educational proposal here 👉 https://ogia.org/page/educationproposal

02/09/2026

🌱 We have announced our 2026 Board of Trustees! Click to read the full leadership update and see who will be serving.

Email from Ohio Green Industry Association OGIA Leadership Updates: Looking Ahead for 2026 We are excited to share several important leadership updates as we look ahead and continue building a strong

02/06/2026

OGIA was at the Tri-State Green Industry Conference yesterday, and we had a great time meeting so many of you at our booth! 🌱 Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello, chat, and connect.

01/08/2026

January 28 is OGIA’s Annual Member Meeting! We're celebrating the people shaping Ohio’s green industry with awards, scholarships, keynote, lunch, a new president & more!

Registration is open now 🌿 ogia.org/annual