Industry News
NALP 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course for the Landscape Industry
Some landscape companies require OSHA 10 training, but not all OSHA 10 courses are created with landscape professionals in mind.
Discussing The Hidden Levers Behind Lower Insurance Premiums with Drew Garcia and Bill Arman
During a recent interview at NALP’s ELEVATE Conference, RMI Landscape Vice President Drew Garcia joined Bill Arman from The Harvest Group to discuss how landscape companies can take greater control of their insurance outcomes. The conversation dives into practical ways businesses can reduce risk, tighten operations, and make everyday decisions that lead to stronger coverage and more favorable premiums. Fewer incidents in the field, better processes, and a proactive mindset can make a measurable difference.
Connecting Leaders in the Green Industry: Highlights from the 2026 NALP Leaders Forum
Author, Greg Garcia, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
This year’s National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Leaders Forum took place in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, just up the coast from San Diego. As always, this is one event that my brother Drew Garcia and I really enjoy going to every year. In fact, this marks Rancho Mesa’s 8th consecutive year sponsoring this event.
ELEVATE 2022: A Pre-Conference Discussion with NALP CEO Britt Wood
Rancho Mesa's Vice President of the Landscape Group Drew Garcia interviewed the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) CEO Britt Wood about the upcoming ELEVATE 2022 conference event in Orlando, FL on September 18-21.
NALP Announces 2017 Safety Award Recipients
Author, Drew Garcia, NALP Program Director, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa would like to congratulate all 263 National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) members who achieved recognition for their safety efforts in 2017.
NALP Launches New Discounted Workers' Compensation Insurance Program
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is partnering with Rancho Mesa Insurance Services and Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies to offer NALP members a competitive workers’ compensation option backed by specialized landscape industry expertise and a dedicated service team.
Rancho Mesa “Rocks” the Landscape Industry
Author, Drew Garcia, NALP Program Director, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On March 1st 2017 Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., The National Association of Landscape Professionals, and Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies will introduce a unique National Workers Compensation solution designed to cater the needs of Landscape Contractors and Lawn Care Professionals.