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Spring Meadow, HRI award scholarships to five students

March 25, 2024
Spring Meadow, HRI award scholarships to five students

Spring Meadow Nursery and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) have awarded five Spring Meadow - Proven Winners Endowment Fund scholarships for 2023-2024.  Dale and Liz Deppe established the endowment fund in 1999, believing that backing... more »
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February 22, 2024
AmericanHort expands D.C. advocacy team

AmericanHort announced it has expanded its advocacy team. Matt Mika, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, has assumed leadership of the Washington, D.C.-based advocacy team, transitioning that role from long-time industry advocate Craig Regelbrugge.... more »
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February 1, 2024
AmericanHort launches new greenhouse technician certification

AmericanHort now offers a Greenhouse Technician Certification, a significant step in horticultural training tailored to meet the unique needs of the greenhouse sector. It is designed to assist greenhouse owners train grower teams and enhance... more »
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January 22, 2024
AmericanHort seeks board applicants

The AmericanHort board of directors has opened the application period for 2024 board of directors nominations. Eligible AmericanHort members can submit applications by the deadline of Feb. 16 to be considered for nomination in the... more »
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December 19, 2023
AmericanHort releases 2023 State of the Industry white paper

AmericanHort has released its State of the Industry White Paper, with insight on key issues likely to affect the green industry in 2024. The AmericanHort senior leadership team and member partner Pinion provide a comprehensive... more »
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November 27, 2023
HRI opens Leadership Academy applications

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting applications for the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2025. The one-year program is designed for professionals at all levels who aspire to take on greater leadership roles.... more »
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October 27, 2023
AmericanHort warns of phishing scams

In an email, AmericanHort noted that it has been made aware of several new Cultivate’24 hotel and attendee list phishing scams. Official housing partner “We want to remind you that the official, exclusive housing partner... more »
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September 14, 2023
HRI Leadership Academy inaugural class establishes Endowment Fund, Welcomes Class of 2024

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research and scholarship foundation of AmericanHort, has announced that the inaugural HRI Leadership Academy class has completed the program. The class spent the past year honing business acumen, building... more »
Intent to Bid submitted for U.S. to host World Horticultural Exposition

September 13, 2023
Intent to bid submitted for U.S. to host World Horticultural Exposition

The World’s Fair Bid Committee Educational Fund recently announced its intent to submit a bid on Sept. 18 to host the 2029 International Horticultural Expo in Minnesota.  International Horticultural Exhibitions are hosted throughout the world... more »
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September/October 2023
Taking third place: Making your IGC a community gathering space

What do two plant sellers have in common with a sprawling indoor/outdoor shopping complex and a vintage reseller? They all focus on being a “third place” in their community — a place outside of home... more »

July 20, 2023
Danziger, HRI partner on new scholarship program

Danziger recently announced it is partnering with the Horticulture Research Institute to develop the Danziger Imagine More Scholarship Fund. “We are very proud of the past 70 years and our growth from a small family... more »

July 18, 2023
15 Retailers’ Choice awards handed out at Cultivate’23

The Garden Center Group recently announced winners of the 2023 15 Retailers' Choice awards at Cultivate'23. There were nearly 70 items nominated, and the panel of judges narrowed it down to these 15 winners. Bailey... more »