Category: Education
Online course in hydroponic vegetable production starts Oct. 21
The eighth course of the 2024 Greenhouse Training Online program at the University of Florida will be available Oct. 21 to Nov. 15, 2024.
Horticulture degree enrollment hits 10-year high
Enrollment in horticulture degree programs has surged across the U.S., with bachelor’s programs reaching a ten-year high in 2021, according to a new study.
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor.
NCAE files lawsuit
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky challenging the Department of Labor’s new rule.
Monrovia unveils 2025 plant selections, garden trends
Monrovia invites gardening enthusiasts and industry professionals to a live webinar on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PDT, where the company will preview its 2025 plant selections and discuss emerging garden trends.
Greenhouse climate strategies webinar available Sept. 17
The American Floral Endowment’s Grow Pro Webinar Series will focus on strategies and innovative techniques to optimize the greenhouse environment for improved crop growth and yield. The American Floral Endowment’s Grow Pro Webinar Series is releasing another session focused on strategies and innovative techniques to optimize the greenhouse environment for improved crop growth and yield.
American Agri-Women application approaches for Leadership Program
American Agri-Women (AAW) has opened applications for its Road to Influence program, a leadership initiative aimed at empowering women in agriculture. The program equips participants with skills to influence policy, advocate for the industry and take on leadership roles within their communities.
AmericanHort opens submissions for Cultivate’25 education topics, speakers
AmericanHort has opened up the submission process for speakers and topics for its Cultivate’25 event. The deadline to submit ideas is Oct. 1, 2024.
UF Greenhouse Training Online courses start Sept. 16
On Sept. 16, two courses in the University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online series will be available to start, and the courses run through Oct. 11, 2024.
Plug & Cutting: Focused on young plants
Growers of all experience levels can learn how to optimize their greenhouse operations at the AmericanHort Plug & Cutting Conference, an event focused on young plant producers. Held Sept. 23-24 in Orlando, Florida, the event features an education conference, trade show and optional tours of local greenhouses.
Integrated control of thrips webinar
The American Floral Endowment is offering a free Grow Pro Webinar Series session on integrated thrips control at 1 p.m. EST, on August 20, 2024.
UF’s online training course in irrigation water quality, treatment begins this month
The third course in University of Florida’s Greenhouse Training Online courses, about irrigation water quality and treatment starts Aug. 12.
AFE prepares to launch annual intern scholarship programs
AFE is set to launch its annual Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program and Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program.
Prepare for growth at SAF Miami 2024
The Society of American Florists’ 139th Annual Convention is August 6-9 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami.
The second UF online greenhouse training course starts in July
University of Florida is offering the second course in its Greenhouse Training Online series.