Management

Pezillo Joins EHR as VP, COO

Mike Pezzillo has joined Eason Horticultural Resources as the company's new vice president and chief operating officer. In this role, Pezzillo will lead nursery operations and work in conjunction with EHR’s Plants Division. [caption id="attachment_78589"... more »

AmericanHort Applauds House Passage of Workforce Modernization Act

On March 18, AmericanHort released a statement applauding the recent passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 1603), in the House of Representatives.< The bill passed by a vote of 247-174, earning... more »

Chat Room — March 2021

This month, we asked readers about water management, greenhouse lighting options and cannabis/hemp production. Here’s what they had to say. more »

Yes, You Made the Right Choice

I believe that it is in the darkest and hardest of times that we truly reveal who we really are. It is only then, when our limits are tested, that we unveil our true self.... more »

Seed Your Future, SAF Unite to Promote Industry Jobs

Seed Your Future and the Society of American Florists have joined forces to promote increased awareness of horticulture and floriculture and inspire more people to pursue careers working with flowers and plants. Citing their close... more »

Think Business — Steering Through Uncertain Times

If there is a word that might have been used over and over and more often in the last 12 months, it is “uncertainty.” We are all different; however, most do not like too much... more »

New Social Media Tool Available from McHutchison

McHutchison has created its #GrowYourSocial campaign, a free 52-week social media program, to help IGCs and growers engage with their customers on Facebook along with the flexibility to leverage the content on other platforms such as Instagram... more »

Applications Now Being Accepted for Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship. The deadline to apply is May 28. The Scholarship Selection Committee will make its selections by early August and recipients will be notified... more »