Waterpalooza

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.

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 industry advocacy and workforce development to business challenges, professional education, and the importance of building strong industry relationships, Jonathan shares his perspective on the opportunities and issues facing landscape, irrigation, and horticulture professionals.

We also explore why industry involvement matters, how organizations can work together to strengthen our profession, and what it takes to move the Green Industry forward.

Whether you're a business owner, contractor, educator, or industry professional, this is a conversation about leadership, collaboration, and growing something bigger than ourselves.

🎙️ Real Conversations. Real Education. Real Results.

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💦 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 of entrepreneurship to the connection between wells and irrigation, this is a conversation Green Industry professionals won't want to miss.

🎧 Catch this episode of Turf Talk Podcast with Eric "Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones!

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Turf Talk catches up with Jason Shanabarger of Toro at Waterpalooza for a conversation with one of the people behind the green industry.

Join us for this on-location interview as we bring the voices and connections of Waterpalooza to our listeners. Whether you work in irrigation, landscaping, or turf management, tune in and get to know Jason and his role at Toro.

🎙️ Real Conversations. Real Education. Real Results.

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Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Hamiltion Garvery the new Carolinas Irrigation Association President.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Jason Shanabarger with Toro's Unique Lighting who's telling us how to light it up!

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Chris Keating with Toro who is giving us great business advice.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Dr. Ronald Sneed, PE the father of irrigation in North Carolina. Dr. Sneed is a retired Professor at NC State University.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Charlotte Watson with Irrigation and Lighting Management, LLC about women in the Irrigation Industry.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza

Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones are live in Raleigh, NC for Waterpalooza 2025 interviewing Mathew Starr with S&F Agritech, LLC.

TURF TEACHER SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

THE TURFETTE SOCIAL MEDIA

https://linktr.ee/theturfette

CAROLINAS IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION

https://www.carolinasirr.org/waterpalooza