Category: Education
AFE’s Grow Pro to host webinar on thrips control and emerging UV-C technology
A free Grow Pro webinar on July 28 will examine thrips management strategies and provide an update on UV-C research for floriculture.
Business coaching comes to Cultivate
Coach’s Corner offers Cultivate attendees one-on-one business coaching included with an All-Access Pass. Explore expert guidance and examine strategies for sales, leadership and profitability.
AFE announces 2026 internship scholarship recipients
The American Floral Endowment selected eight students for its 2026 internship scholarship programs in floriculture and horticulture.
Water quality and treatment training for greenhouse, nursery professionals
UF/IFAS Extension will offer its online Water Quality & Treatment course starting July 6 for greenhouse and nursery industry professionals.
From propagation to consumers: HRI research powers every link in the green industry supply chain
HRI is investing $560,000 in 18 horticulture research projects focused on production, plant health, landscapes, and consumers. Explore the research and learn more.
UF/IFAS launches free irrigation training series for greenhouse and nursery staff
UF/IFAS launched a free bilingual irrigation training series for greenhouse and nursery staff. Explore the modules, learn practical watering skills and reduce overwatering.
UF/IFAS online substrate course begins June 1
UF’s online substrates course runs June 1-26 and covers growing media, irrigation and fertilizer use for container-grown crops. Learn more about this education session and get signed up.
OAN updates NurseryGuide.com
OAN has relaunched nurseryguide.com. Explore faster searching, enhanced grower tools and expanded plant data for the nursery industry.
AFE accepting grant proposals to fund floriculture education initiatives
AFE is accepting applications for 2026-2027 educational grants supporting floriculture programs. Deadline is June 1, 2026.
AFE Grow Pro Webinar Series covers technology, soil, water and greenhouse management in 2026
AFE announced an expanded 2026 Grow Pro webinar series with 9 sessions running from April through December. Topics include plant growth regulators, irrigation, AI in cut flower production, soil science, water treatment and greenhouse management.
Eight companies join CEA Alliance as membership growth continues
The CEA Alliance expanded its membership in the first quarter of 2026 by adding eight companies, including growers and suppliers. The additions reflect continued growth in controlled environment agriculture.
UF IFAS offers advanced greenhouse climate course online
UF launches advanced greenhouse climate course with expert instructors. See topics and register to improve environmental control skills.
UF IFAS offers greenhouse disease management training online
UF IFAS offers greenhouse disease management training covering prevention and fungicide use. Review course details and register for upcoming sessions.
HRI awards scholarships to support future horticulture workforce
HRI awards $62,000 in scholarships to horticulture students nationwide. Read more about the recipients and explore career pathways in the green industry.