Horticulture isn’t the only sector struggling for steady, skilled workers.
From the nursery, to the garden center, and in the landscape, plant selection is a major factor in the utilization of labor.
Getting started in the ag labor program may seem like a daunting task, but it shouldn’t be, and there are several benefits.
Finding fresh faces for your workforce can be as simple as training people with no horticulture skills to redirect them into new careers in the green industry.
Labor was the big topic of conversation at Greenhouse Grower’s Top 100 Growers breakfast during Cultivate’18 in Columbus, OH.
Ten breeders put forth their best plant varieties for freeing up employees’ time in the greenhouse.
Several industry leaders sound off on operational strategies that might ease the workload.
In light of numerous recent food safety recalls, greenhouse leafy greens producers assure consumers their products are safely grown in a controlled environment.
The urban farming pioneers are teaming up with their community partners in New York City and Chicago to bring fresh, locally grown salad greens to those facing food insecurity while also encouraging consumers to fight waste at home.
While no one has the crystal ball, there are some changes that might actually play out over time.
The Forum brings together diverse floricultural communities to address critical issues, form collaborative relationships, and improve communication within the American floriculture industry.
Dümmen Orange played a big role in last month’s Petal it Forward campaign, participating in four events on Oct. 24.
For all the steps that greenhouse growers are taking to navigate evolving trucking and shipping regulations, there’s one potential solution that may be on the horizon: driverless trucks.