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The Latest Trends Driving Innovations in Lawn & Gardening

With 8 out of 10 US households now owning and tending to their garden, the highest average ever recorded, the growing interest in this industry can be attributed to innovative solutions that enable people to garden more easy than ever before. The rapid advancement of technology has enabled the lawn & garden industry to capitalize on this growing demand with new and innovative products and processes.

In this online panel, we will explore the innovations that are driving the rising interest in lawn & gardening. We will discuss a range of topics including current and emerging trends, the technological innovations creating new efficiencies, rising consumer interest in gardening, areas of disruption, and more.

A professional facilitator will be leading an open & honest discussion. You will have the unique opportunity to learn collaboratively with 20 equal-caliber peers, gain recognition for advancing the industry, and demonstrate your thought-leadership -- in addition to earning merit-based compensation.

Themes to be explored include:
1. Pinpoint current and emerging trends in the industry
2. Discuss the tech innovations creating new products and efficiencies
3. Address the rising consumer interest in gardening
4. Engage in areas of disruption

Participation is exclusive, 100% online, and at your own convenience. You will have the unique opportunity to engage with 20 equal-caliber peers, gain recognition for advancing the industry, and demonstrate your thought-leadership -- in addition to earning merit-based compensation.

peopleExpert participation

We are looking to engage US-based experts from, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lawn & Garden Industry
- Agricultural and Farming
- Consumer and Commercial Users
- Technical and R&D Researchers
- Business & Regulatory Experts
- Biology & Entomology Researchers
- Traditional Chemistry Researchers
- Garden Trends & DIY Lifestyle Experts

Applicants
Mark Lyons
Garden Coach
I am a certified master gardener and I run my own garden coaching business.
LJ Brubak
Communications & Marketing
I have worked in public horticulture for several years, and have worked most closely with native North American plants and ecologies (with insects as a particular focus). A primary focus of my education and outreach is to engage and inform people about their role in native ecologies, and to find ways to have a constructive rather than destructive impact. As we become more broadly aware of certain environmental issues, many of us remain ignorant to our own role in those issues in our day to day lives. Turf grass is the single most widely cultivated irrigated crop in the US, the maintenance of which creates an enormous drain on resources while at the same time severely limiting or eradicating carbon sequestration/nitrogen fixing; food and habitat for native pollinators and other creatures; and control of runoff pollution, erosion, and flooding. The fix is relatively simple: convert turf lawn to low-maintenance native plant gardens. The benefits of native plants are too many to fully explore here, but include support for the entire food chain of native wildlife, reduction of runoff pollution and flooding, improved soil health, and less resource consumption. Consumers are rarely aware of the difference between native & non-native plants, or of the benefits of the former and relative detriments of the latter. Any forward-thinking progress in the industry necessarily must involve fostering informed consumers who seek out ways to use their property to not only create beauty, but to support the environment as well.
Brianne Scholl
the Botany Scholar
I come from a leadership background where I served as a state leader in my beautiful state, New Jersey through the National FFA organization. Being in FFA taught me many skills that I apply as a leader in the work force. I’m also 29 years old where I can connect with the younger crowd. I firmly support education when it comes to the industry. I work at a garden center where I am a buyer, nursery floor supervisor and serve as assistant manager. I also have my own brand and blog where I connect with many individuals, Industry stakeholders, and brands - you can check out my instragram at @thebotanyscholar. I have my degree in horticulture and always perusing knowledge, I am also apart of Garden Writers International and the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association. I feel I am perfect to be on the advisory board to bring new insight from a fresh mind set and as someone who wears different hats in the industry. I have skills in public speaking and facilitating workshops, so in the event where you need something public related to be done like giving a speech, presentation or workshop - I am more than happy to fullfill that role.
Agathe Vialle
Innovation in horticulture and agriculture especially for new bioproduct development
Robert Faller
Director at R&KF Consulting, Ltd.
My degree is in Natural Science, with a minor in Horticulture. Although my career has been in the area of chemical technology development and testing, my passion is in the garden. I am part-owner in a small landscape company and have broad interest in all aspects of lawn and gardening category.
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