Before investing in a new business opportunity, check in with the financial gurus of your organization to make certain you have the cash flow to back up your efforts.
When Bailey Nurseries purchased its long-time breeding partner, Plant Introductions, Inc. (PII), in early January 2015, it freed the PII team to concentrate on what they do best: develop new plants. Bailey Nurseries will take on the business management side of the partnership, but otherwise the relationship it has enjoyed with PII for years will be largely unchanged.
Succession planning is a sensitive subject, but one that needs to be addressed when deciding on your operation’s legacy. Greenhouse Grower caught up with two growers who shared their process and provided tips for a smooth transition.
As extreme drought conditions continue, the state looks at how it manages its resources, while growers try to conserve and meet changing consumer needs.
The drought in California has led to a shift in consumer attitudes. It’s an opportunity for growers to examine their own practices, and look for ways to cater to customers’ needs.
Greenhouse Grower hosted its first GreenhouseConnect event October 22-25 at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. The event brought together top growers and suppliers for one-on-one meetings and networking, in a focused but relaxed atmosphere.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded more than $18 million in grants to small businesses for high quality, advanced research and development that will lead to technological innovations and solutions for American agriculture. NIFA awarded 100 grants through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Members of Congress and their staff members from 79 offices packed into the room to listen to Lucht and the two other featured speakers, and learn about the challenges posed by current ACA definitions.
Growing with precision is part of greenhouse growing, but growers can save time, labor and money and improve crop quality with automation, equipment and process optimization.
AgriNomix in Oberlin, Ohio, celebrates 20 years in the business of engineering and manufacturing high-tech automation equipment with cutting-edge developments.
