40 Under 40

40 Under 40 Perspectives: Social media and horticulture
Communication between businesses and consumers in the horticulture industry is an important topic to revisit periodically in the face of developing technology. In the past, mailers, newsletters and other paper-based publications have long been an... more »

40 Under 40 Perspectives: Supporting growers’ success through technical services
One of the most exciting aspects of our industry is the constant innovation of new genetics and product forms coming to market. However, this can be a challenge for growers to keep up with the... more »

40 Under 40 Perspectives: Innovation is a team effort
Writer William S. Burroughs famously said, “When you stop growing, you start dying.” As a green industry, we understand all too well the literal interpretation as it applies to plants, but it is easy to... more »

40 Under 40 Perspectives: Maximizing Your Environmental Control
The time is always right to get the most out of your environmental control. In times of higher costs — labor, energy and more — you can sometimes find more savings by getting more from... more »

40 Under 40 Perspectives: Labor of Love Lost Between Generations
As a 1985 baby, I fall into two categories: millennial and Generation X. This never seemed like much of a concern as I was entering the workforce. I recall being grouped as “entitled and lazy”... more »
40 Under 40 Perspectives: Building a Successful Team
Being a lead grower carries many responsibilities, aside from the obvious loss reduction and quality plant production. Being a leader of any type requires understanding that the key to success is people. Just like plants... more »
40 Under 40 Perspectives: Growing in Transition
Going into March 2020, our executive leadership team at Walters Gardens already had a lot going on. We were anticipating a year of what we then considered phenomenal growth thanks to Proven Winners. We had... more »

GPN 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 Recognized at Cultivate’22
The horticulture industry came together at Cultivate’22 on July 17, to celebrate GPN’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 during a special reception. The GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year, Cole Bieker from Kansas State University,... more »