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Curoplant Co. is now Bloomin’ Easy Plants

Bloomin’ Easy announces the legal name change of its parent company from Curoplant Company Ltd. to Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc.  The new name reflects their sharpened focus on the Bloomin’ Easy consumer brand. “In the... more »

Getting started with H-2A

If you are ready to get started in the H-2A program, Emily Morris, business development and marketing coordinator at másLabor, recommends completing the following steps: CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT  Review your business projections and historic... more »

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Editor’s Letter: Labor updates

Labor challenges continue in the industry. We wanted to find out how growers are currently holding up and what they are doing to combat the issues.  GPN’s labor survey report found that 45% of participants... more »

ZAG Technical Services offers ag business webinar series

ZAG Technical Services (ZAG) launches a new agricultural business webinar series, addressing how to protect digital infrastructure against increasing cyber threats. Zag is an IT consulting firm, specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics and managed services... more »

New H-2A worker protections will start this year

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include allowing employees to invite labor and legal organizations to employer-provided housing. The rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Leveraging marketing for powerful recruiting

Living in a post-pandemic world, we know the power and importance of attracting quality personnel to build loyalty and legacy and grow business. We are in an age of economy where employees’ interests and needs... more »

2024 brings resilient ag land market

Despite increasing pressure from declining commodity markets, rising interest rates and inflation, the land market seems to be moving into 2024 maintaining the value increases it has built during the past three years. The sharp... more »

Resolve to drive your business forward in 2024

The resources and support available to a business can be the determining factor between stagnation and success in the green industry. From navigating policy to workforce development to fostering collaboration, here are six resolutions to... more »

Costa Farms strategically acquires Battlefield Farms

Costa Farms announces the acquisition of Battlefield Farms, a grower of over 700 varieties of annuals and perennials in Rapidan, Virginia. This strategic acquisition enhances Costa Farms' market share and significantly extends its geographical presence,... more »

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Nurturing new hires

Your company is only as good as your people, and your people are only as good as the training you provide. The success of any organization hinges on the growth and development of its most... more »