Title: Describe the role of professional and trade organizations in the landscaping industry.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Managing a Landscape Enterprise

Description should include

- distinguishing between professional and trade organizations
- researching websites of professional and trade organizations for opportunities and membership information
- analyzing the role these organizations play in
  - industry research
  - information dissemination
  - political lobbying
  - job placement
  - educational programs
  - publications
  - conference sponsorship
  - educational scholarship programs.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How might one receive funding to attend professional conferences?
- What are the typical membership fees in professional organizations?
- Why would the landscaping industry want to lobby legislatures?
- What is an example of a professional landscaping organization?