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Turf Talk Ep. 10 | Strategy, Advocacy & the Future of the Irrigation Industry with Marcy Cottle

What does it take to strengthen, protect, and move the Irrigation Industry forward? In this episode of Turf Talk Podcast , recorded live at Waterpalooza 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina , Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones sit down with Marcy Cottle, Chief Strategy Officer for the Green Industry Council , for an engaging conversation about industry leadership, advocacy, and the future of our profession.

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Turf Talk Ep. 10 | Strategy, Advocacy & the Future of the Irrigation Industry with Marcy Cottle

What does it take to strengthen, protect, and move the Irrigation Industry forward? In this episode of Turf Talk Podcast , recorded live at Waterpalooza 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina , Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones sit down with Marcy Cottle, Chief Strategy Officer for the Green Industry Council , for an engaging conversation about industry leade…

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Turf Talk Ep. 9 | Leadership, Advocacy & the Road Ahead with Jonathan Richardson

Join Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones for another episode of Turf Talk Podcast , recorded at Waterpalooza 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina! In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Richardson of Green Resource, who also serves as President of the North Carolina Green Industry Council , for a conversation about the future of the Green Industry. From i…

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Turf Talk Ep. 8 | Beyond the Surface: Talking Wells, Water & Business with Michael Brook

💦 WE'RE DIGGING DEEP AT WATERPALOOZA 2026! 🎙️ What does it REALLY take to get water out of the ground and run a successful well drilling business? We caught up with Michael Brook of Rock Water Well Drilling at Waterpalooza in Raleigh, NC, to talk business, groundwater, irrigation, equipment, and the lessons you learn when you're working below the surface! From the challenges …

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It’s the Green Industry platform where education meets real-world experience.

Turf Talk brings contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, researchers, business owners, and industry leaders into one conversation. We talk about what’s working, what’s changing, what’s coming next—and what professionals need to know to stay ahead.

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Landscape & turfgrass

Straightforward conversations about the work, science, and skills behind healthy landscapes and high-quality turf.

Horticulture & Plants

Practical insight on plants, pests, pesticides, irrigation, and the decisions professionals make every day.

Equipment & technology

A closer look at the machines, products, and new technology changing how the Green Industry gets the job done.

Business & leadership

Real-world ideas for stronger teams, smarter operations, better decisions, and businesses built to last.

Education & licensing

Useful knowledge for contractors, applicators, students, educators, and anyone serious about staying ahead.

People & industry trends

The stories, perspectives, trade shows, and timely issues shaping the future of the profession.

Beyond the studio

We’re goingto theindustry.

Eric and Jennifer bring a mix of education, contracting, and field experience rooted in both family businesses and personal careers. From classrooms and continuing education to working landscapes, family farmland, and trade-show floors, they stay connected to the people, products, and ideas shaping the Green Industry.

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Two Green Industry professionals. One shared mission: make education practical, make the conversation useful, and help the profession grow.