USLGA Members Group for Facebook
The newest benefit being offered by USLGA is a closed Facebook group for MEMBERS ONLY of USLGA, called the “USLGA Members Group”. This is different than the USLGA Facebook public page which is accessible to anyone on Facebook. The closed group will replace the Forum on www.uslavender.org because it was not easily accessible. This closed Facebook group: Is a member benefit only for USLGA members, with moderators checking for accuracy of information and fact checking Replaces the now defunct Forum on the USLGA website Allows for better communication to members because it easily can...
Read MoreUSLGA 2014 Accomplishments
2014 has been a big year for the United States Lavender Growers Association! We celebrated our two-year anniversary this past April and currently have over 230 members, which is a 35% increase in the past year. Our public presence has been growing too! We now have active Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter accounts and our Facebook page has seen an increase in ‘likes’ of over 50% since 2013. We presented our inaugural LIFT (Lavender Ideas For Tomorrow) Award to Kathy Gehrt, author of Discover Cooking With Lavender, in recognition of the work, imagination and inspiration she provided to the...
Read More2014 Harvest Measurement Worksheet
Hello Lavender Growers! Bloom time is almost here and harvest days are getting closer!! Making now the perfect time to pull out your notebook and pencil or electronic tablet to start gathering all the data we need to help our industry grow! Every year the United States Lavender Growers Association distributes a harvest survey. The goal of this survey is to build a foundation of knowledge to base future measurement of growth and production on, as well as to provide information needed by various committees to continue moving forward with research, education and advocacy opportunities. The...
Read MoreUnited States Lavender Conference 2015
The United States Lavender Growers Association (USLGA) is excited to announce the second United States Lavender Conference (USLC). Lavender growers and enthusiasts from around the country, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico, gathered in Richmond Virginia last year for an informative and engaging inaugural conference. USLGA has selected a larger host hotel for the next conference in anticipation of a bigger and grander turn out. Mark your calendars for January 22 – 25, 2015 and join over 150 attendees, speakers, vendors and sponsors in San Antonio Texas. Speaker topics will...
Read MoreCrop loss due to winter weather
The United States Lavender Growers Association is acutely aware of the problems this past winter has brought about for many lavender growers. The level of winter kill being reported varies throughout the country with numerous growers facing substantial losses that will greatly affect their upcoming harvest. Some lavender growers have said that they can not remember a time where the winter damage has been as extensive as it is proving to be this year. USLGA is here to support and encourage it’s members. We ask you to share your stories on the USLGA Facebook page and in the USLGA Forum. Not...
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