Category: Associations
Horticulture groups oppose peat moss tariff proposal
AmericanHort and industry groups urge Congress to exclude sphagnum peat moss from proposed tariffs, citing economic and food security concerns.
Predicting your numbers for better business
Forecasting models help you run your business more efficiently
Floriculture internships open for student applications
AFE’s floriculture and horticulture internship programs offer hands-on experience in greenhouse, nursery, retail and wholesale settings. Applications are due March 1.
Grow with the industry at Cultivate’25
Cultivate’25 returns to Columbus from July 12-15, offering horticulture professionals trade show exhibits, educational sessions and new Spanish-language programs.
Scholarships for floriculture, horticulture students open
Applications for AFE’s floriculture and horticulture scholarships, worth $500-$6,000, are open until May 1 for U.S. and Canadian students.
New sustainability guides focus on workforce well-being
Sustainabloom offers new guides on social sustainability, focusing on employee education, health benefits, and DEI for the floriculture industry.
Graduate student scholarship deadline Feb. 1
Applications are open for AFE’s Altman and Paul Ecke, Jr. scholarships, offering graduate students $5,000 to $10,000 for horticulture research and education.
Top 10 ways you can thrive in 2025
The new year holds immense potential for the horticulture industry. Here are 10 ways to empower yourself and your team to perform better, grow faster and prepare for the future.
AmericanHort Scholars program seeks horticulture students
Applications are now open for the AmericanHort Scholars program, which offers students studying ornamental horticulture, floriculture or related fields an opportunity to gain industry insights and hands-on experience at Cultivate’25.
Indoor Ag-Con will co-host ISGA Convention in March 2025
Indoor Ag-Con will co-host the International Sprout Growers Association’s (ISGA) 33rd Annual Convention on March 11-12, 2025, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The announcement marks a significant addition to the event, already set to feature the CEA Alliance’s annual meeting and keynote.
HRI Leadership Academy: Impacting professional and personal lives
In 2022, AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) partnered to develop horticulture’s future leaders, today.
AFE awards $63,500 in educational grants
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced on Oct. 23 that 19 organizations will receive educational grants totaling $63,500 for the 2024-25 period.
Court to hear lawsuit against Labor Department’s Rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky will hold a hearing regarding a lawsuit filed by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations.