Category: Associations
AmericanHort launches greenhouse grower certification
AmericanHort launches the Greenhouse Section Grower Certification, a self-paced online program designed to enhance greenhouse production skills and efficiency.
New fund supports floriculture industry advancements
The American Floral Endowment launches a new fund to support projects that advance the floriculture industry, with applications due by June 1 each year.
HRI announces 2025 scholarships for horticulture students
HRI opens applications for 2025 scholarships, offering over $50,000 to students pursuing horticulture careers. Deadline is May 31, 2025.
Sidney B. Meadows 2025 scholarships available
The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is accepting applications for the 2025 awards.
SAF seeks nominations for floral industry awards
The Society of American Florists is accepting nominations for its 2025 awards, recognizing excellence in floriculture.
AFE Grow Pro Webinars offers free training monthly
AFE’s Grow Pro Webinar Series provides free training for greenhouse growers, covering pest management, sustainability and more, with on-demand access and expert Q&A sessions.
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.