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Walters Gardens

Walters Gardens: Rooted in legacy

Walters Gardens began as a five-acre farm in Zeeland, Michigan which grew perennials for local suppliers. More than 75 years later, it has grown into 1,500 acres with more than 500,000 square feet of greenhouses. ... more »

Bring on the dragons of business management

You may not realize it, but the story of your business — of any small business — is an epic one. It is a story about taking magnificent risks for elusive rewards, about shouldering burdens,... more »

Tariff talk

President Donald Trump has promised to use tariffs as a means of generating revenue and reshaping global trade agreements, particularly with China and Mexico.  The dominant question among farmers is; will this be good or... more »

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies acquisition builds presence in Midwest

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies announced the acquisition of Waldo & Associates based in Perrysburg, Ohio. This move strengthens Griffin’s presence in the Midwest, expanding its reach and offering a broader range of products and services to... more »

Funds available for specialty crop competitiveness, deadline Jan. 8

Applications are currently being accepted for a federal program that's providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty... more »

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation announce a partnership

Harnois and Dubois partner for crop solutions

Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a partnership to provide comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry growers in Canada and the U.S. The collaboration integrates Harnois’ high tunnel greenhouses with Dubois’ custom irrigation systems... more »

Chris Ball CEO of maslabor

New CEO named at labor supplier

MásLabor, a labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June. MásLabor provides comprehensive H-2A and H-2B visa services to... more »

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Business insights of a changing market in horticulture

Horticulture is an extremely competitive sector. Businesses must scan the industry environment, analyze the competition and work hard to differentiate themselves to develop a unique value proposition. However, taking those risks can be challenging in... more »

Pack River Farm selects Sollum Technologies for LED lighting

Pack River Farm in Northern Idaho has chosen Sollum Technologies' LED lighting solution to enhance its production of tomatoes, lettuce, and microgreens. The certified organic farm is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices... more »

Ball FloraPlant launches enhanced site search functionality

Ball FloraPlant has introduced a new site search feature on its website, designed to provide users with quick and reliable results. Located at the top-right corner of the website, the search bar allows customers to... more »