Total Pro Expo 2025
January 28, 2025 @ 8:30 am - January 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
$40
Mark your calendars for January 28-29, 2025, as the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, NJ, hosts the highly anticipated Total Pro Expo. This industry-wide event, organized by the NJ Nursery & Landscape Association (NJNLA) and the NJ Land Improvement Contractors of America (NJ LICA), promises to be a comprehensive showcase for landscape, hardscape, horticultural, tree care, and excavation professionals.
Why Attend?
- Extensive Exhibits: With hundreds of exhibit booths, attendees can explore a wide range of equipment, products, and services tailored to the green industry.
- Top-Notch Education: The NJNLA delivers superior education sessions, offering numerous recertification credit opportunities. NJ LICA will also provide in-depth sessions on best business practices.
- AGZA Green Zone: A groundbreaking feature at this year’s expo, the AGZA Green Zone® will highlight eco-friendly equipment, from battery-powered handhelds to advanced mowers and construction tools.
- Diverse Sessions: Over 40 in-person sessions will be presented by educators and industry experts, covering a variety of topics such as Pesticide Certification, Tree Care, Landscape Design, Plant Showcase, Hardscaping, Business Best Practices, and Sustainable Landscaping.
- Recertification Credits: Attendees will have the opportunity to earn valuable pesticide and industry recertification credits, ensuring they stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and practices.
Event Details
- Dates: January 28-29, 2025
- Location: New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, NJ
- Registration Fee: $40.00 (includes full trade show access for both days and various industry credits)
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and discover the latest innovations in the green industry. Register now and be part of the Total Pro Expo 2025.
Education tracks
This event will feature a variety of tracks, including Pesticide, Spanish & Business, Hardscape, Tree Care, Plant Showcase, and Landscape & Sustainability.
Pesticide Track: This track will cover essential topics such as designing pesticide regimes, regulatory updates, and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Notable speakers include Timothy Waller, Pat Hastings, and Jean Epiphan from Rutgers University.
Spanish & Business Track: This bilingual track will provide valuable insights into obtaining pesticide applicator licenses, identifying common landscape insects, and boosting profits with unique products. Speakers include Raul Cabrera and Stephen Bross from Rutgers Cooperative Extension and NJDEP.
Hardscape Track: Attendees can learn about building fire pits, landscape lighting, and mastering retaining walls. Experts like Jack Callahan, Chris Murray, and Carl Peterson will share their knowledge.
Tree Care Track: This track will focus on growth regulators, tree diagnostics, and native trees and shrubs. Speakers include Bob Dolan and Mark Ware from Rainbow EcoScience.
Plant Showcase: This track will highlight ecological landscaping, new plant introductions, and problem-solving shrubs. Presentations will be led by industry experts such as Daryl Kobesky, Ed Gregan, and Ryan Drake.
Landscape & Sustainability Track: Topics will include low-impact land care, workplace emergency guidelines, and native plant care. Richard A. McCoy, Dan Mabe, and Joydeep Paul are among the featured speakers.
The event promises to provide valuable continuing education credits for various certifications, including NJ Pest, CT Pest, NY Pest, PA Pest, LICT, CNLP, APLD, CPWM, NJUCF, LTE/LTCO, and ISA Certified Arborist.
Total Pro Expo Official Sponsors
- ABR Lighting: Known for their affordable, beautiful, and reliable landscape lighting products, ABR Lighting emphasizes excellent customer service, ensuring a golden experience for all their clients.
- Route 130 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: With a dedicated sales staff, this dealership not only offers a wide range of vehicles but also provides exceptional customer service, making it a go-to destination for automotive needs.
- A.N.T. Nursery: Founded by Antonio Iadevaia in 1972, A.N.T. Nursery has grown into a full-service nursery providing high-quality plants to the landscaping industry. Their commitment to quality has made them a trusted name in New Jersey.
- Cambridge with ArmorTec®: This American manufacturer offers Cambridge Pavingstones® with ArmorTec®, wall systems, and outdoor living solutions. They pride themselves on delivering quality without the premium price.
- Hionis Greenhouses: As one of New Jersey’s largest growers of plants and flowers, Hionis Greenhouses is family-owned and operated, ensuring a personal touch and high-quality products year after year.
- SiteOne: The nation’s largest supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, SiteOne combines unmatched product breadth with local expertise, making them a reliable partner for any landscaping project.
- Livingston Park Nursery: A family-owned full-service landscape supply and recycling center, Livingston Park Nursery offers a diverse selection of hardscaping products, including pavers, natural stone, and more.
- Tech Terra Environmental: Specializing in low-impact pesticides, organic-based fertilizers, and soil amendments, Tech Terra Environmental provides landscapers and agricultural professionals with the knowledge and products needed to grow sustainably.
