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Welcome New CNGA Members
Lodi Valley Landscaping Inc., Kendra Nason, Industry member, Tryon, Nebraska
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Free #5 Nursery Pots Available for Pickup
Former CNGA members Peter O’Brien and his wife, who owned and operated Meristem Nursery, are giving away approximately 5,000 #5 pots from Nursery Supply Inc. that have been used once.
The pots must be picked up in Gardner, CO, about 40 miles west of Walsenburg, and two people can help load.
Interested? Contact Peter at 719-746-2290 for details.
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A New CNGA Website is Coming October 22
We’re counting down the days to the launch of our new website later this month, with a fresh look, easier navigation and improved tools for members.
We’re also moving from MemberClicks to NOVI, an upgraded membership management system that will make it easier to manage your membership, register for events and keep your information up to date. You’ll find us right where you always have at coloradonga.org.
Your existing member profile will transfer to the new system for a smooth transition. Once we launch, you’ll be able to easily update your company information, manage staff contacts and upload your company logo for our new, user-friendly member directory. Annual membership renewals will take place on the new site this fall and Winter.
We hope these improvements make it easier to access member resources, sign up for events and get the most out of your CNGA membership. Please reach out with questions.
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Last Chance to Register for The Fall Workshop
Today is the last day to sign up for CNGA’s Fall Workshop on October 21 at Front Range Community College in Westminster!
Spend the day exploring practical propagation topics, from native plants and seed collecting regulations to tissue culture, germination techniques and new plant varieties.
Learn from industry experts, pick up ideas to bring back to your operation, and enjoy lunch included with registration.
Cost is $75 for CNGA members and $100 for nonmembers. Don’t miss out!
Register today and view the full agenda.
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Your Future is Growing: Apply for a CSU Horticulture Scholarship
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) is proud to support students growing their future in horticulture through undergraduate scholarships at Colorado State University.
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2027– Spring 2028 CHREF Undergraduate Scholarships for students majoring in Horticulture or Environmental Horticulture, with interests ranging from nursery and greenhouse production to controlled environment horticulture and landscape design and contracting.
Applications are due November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Are you a CSU horticulture student, or do you know someone who is? We encourage you to apply and share this opportunity!
Learn more and apply at CHREF.org/Scholarships/
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Anna Ball Inspires at CNGA's 31st Annual Women in Horticulture Luncheon
CNGA’s 31st annual Women in Horticulture Luncheon brought together more than 200 guests last week at Denver Botanic Gardens for an afternoon of connection, conversation and inspiration.
Anna Ball, CEO of Ball Horticultural Company, shared lessons from her family business, her path to leadership and the many ways plants make a difference in our lives and communities. Her talk struck a chord with attendees, with one survey respondent calling her the “best speaker in the last 4 years” and another describing her as “engaging, interesting and bombastic.”
Thank you to Anna, our sponsors and donors, Denver Botanic Gardens, and everyone who joined us. Now, on to planning next year’s luncheon!
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CSU President's Ag Advisory Committee
CNGA Executive Director Glenda Mostek joined other ag leaders from across the state for a meeting of the CSU President’s Ag Advisory Council.
Participants heard from College of Ag leadership and President Amy Parsons. The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts reported about connections to rural Colorado in their college – emphasizing that “Ag needs everyone.” The various department heads from the College of Ag Sciences reported in, including new HLA department head Francesca Hand.
President Parsons reported the largest number of in-state students coming to CSU in history, and that the move to the PAC 12 has given CSU and Fort Collins invaluable national media exposure which often focuses on the beauty of the surroundings of Fort Collins (including the CSU Trial Gardens!).
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Dyed "On-Farm" Diesel Now Allowed on Colorado Roads
Following an Oct. 5 executive order from President Donald Trump, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order waiving the enforcement of fines for drivers on Colorado highways who have dyed diesel in their tanks. Dyed diesel, as per Colorado statute, is to be used only on-farm. It is cheaper than non-dyed diesel. The provision is good throughout the rest of 2026.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation will issue permits allowing truckers to carry more fuel on state highways, as long as vehicles comply with all safety regulations, helping to lower the cost of delivery of gas and diesel and resulting in savings that will be passed on to Coloradans.
- The Colorado Department of Public Safety will avoid enforcing the prohibition of dyed diesel fuel on State highways, including initiating inspections, citations, or other enforcement actions based on the presence of dyed diesel fuel, until December 31, 2026.
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will submit a request to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waive Reformulated Gas requirements during summer 2027 to increase supply and lower the cost of gas.
Read Polis' executive order on dyed diesel.
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Based in Larkspur, Colorado, this business has been growing since 2006 and expanded into the young plants market in 2025 with a new division focused on starter plants for professional growers. Its offerings include vegetative annuals and specialty crops, with an emphasis on consistent quality, reliable supply and responsive customer support for growers across North America.
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