About Us
ITODA Membership Benefits Create Opportunities for Your Business
The Independent Turf and Ornamental Distributors Association (ITODA) was formed in 1990 to foster the trade, commerce, and interests of those independently-owned businesses engaged in the business of servicing and marketing products for the turf and ornamental landscaping industries. In achieving our goals, ITODA presents a united front to manufacturers, customers, and other independents, along with a strong sense of environmental responsibility. Our hope is to bring together distributors and manufacturers in a true business partnership, recognizing all philosophies of manufacturers and suppliers to find the common ground that enhances our mutual prosperity.
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Networking
ITODA provides a unique setting for interaction between industry peers in one-on-one and group settings. It allows independent distributors, industry suppliers, and manufacturers the opportunity to exchange information within a non-competitive environment where everyone understands and appreciates the issues at a similar level. ITODA also allows you to become known and seen as an industry leader.
Industry Updates
Receive news through ITODA emailed bulletins that are sent when information demands a quick response. The ITODA website (www.itoda.org) shares information within the industry and about the industry with the world. As a member, your logo and contact information have a place among the other leaders in the industry and your email address and website are linked for easy access.
Continuing Education
ITODA has been acknowledged as the primary educational resource for independent distributors. With its biannual Industry Forums held in the Summer and Fall, participants learn skills to build sales and better manage their businesses. These educational programs bring together the most progressive independent distributors and their suppliers to create an industry brain trust.
Communication Tools
Membership in ITODA symbolizes the values of your business and is an essential part of establishing your company brand. ITODA communication tools help members make connections with each other and with potential customers.
Our Mission
To improve the viability – through education and training – of those independently-owned businesses engaged in the business of servicing and marketing products for the turf and ornamental landscaping industries.
We're Committed
Employing, training, and developing the highest level of professional personnel in the U.S. green industry.
Developing and maintaining the highest levels of marketing stewardship and accountability for all turf and ornamental products.
Developing quality sales techniques to promote packaging, formulations, and labeling that reflect the highest level of integrity toward the user and the environment.
Providing the highest level of service to our customers and product users through professional level training, technical support, and ethical communication.
