Nothing is normal about the times we’re in, or the situation you and your business are facing. The same is true for our team here at Greenhouse Grower® and Meister Media Worldwide. Just as you are, we’re making every effort to ensure our employees and their families remain healthy and safe during the COVID-19 crisis.

We’re just now starting to realize some of the ongoing and possible future impacts on the controlled-environment industry. 

The online resource center will provide members with late-breaking news updates, links to expert resources, and tips and tools to help businesses navigate the days ahead.

The arrangement will help facilitate the identification of foreign and domestic workers that may be available and eligible to transfer to other U.S. agricultural employers to fulfill critical workforce needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Around the world, controlled-environment growers are taking every step they can to keep the ornamentals supply chain moving in the wake of the coronavirus.

The move could have a major impact on the H-2A program, which many controlled-environment greenhouse operations in the U.S. rely on for labor.

Meister Media Worldwide’s Chairman Emeritus leaves an inspirational legacy of support for growers, research, and education in the U.S. and around the world.

Here’s an update from the Greenhouse Grower team on California Spring Trials, as well as the effects of coronavirus on the cannabis/hemp and vegetable markets.

The annual report is out, and there is movement among the ranks. Check to see if your alma mater made the honor roll.

Seed Your Future adds new resources for promoting plant and horticulture careers.

GreenTech Americas, which was scheduled to take place in Mexico March 24-26, has been moved to Aug. 25-27 due to the global spread of COVID-19.

The purpose of the task force is to determine practical regulatory recommendations that will protect consumers and ensure their safety when using hemp products.

The reality is our markets are facing — or will face — commoditization at some point. But that doesn’t mean we have to wallow in it.