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Five Marketing Basics for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, you may not be able to hire a full-time marketer, but you can create a successful marketing plan. After all, nobody knows your business better than you. Try these five key marketing basics that can help your business thrive. 1. Branding Effective branding is the foundation of any successful marketing […]

Control of Hazardous Energy

The Control of Hazardous Energy, also known as Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO), is an OSHA regulation designed to prevent unexpected equipment startup or release of hazardous energy that could result in employee injuries. The purpose is to develop a set of procedures that, when used properly, will ensure that machinery or equipment is safely de-energized, isolated from […]

How Automation Can Address Nursery Labor Shortages   

Dr. Amy Fulcher presented this live webinar during an educational session. Nurseries across the country are facing labor shortages, but automation can ease the challenges of recruiting, retaining and employing a small staff.   According to research from Dr. Amy Fulcher, nearly 80 percent of nurseries have struggled with labor shortages, with 50 percent finding it […]

Industry Insider: Training Tools & Programs

Your company is only as good as your people, and your people are only as good as the training you provide. Learn innovative training tools and programs for effective employee development. Uncover ways to nurture your team’s talent and unlock increased efficiency, profitability, and retention in your business. Our panel of industry experts shares insight […]

EPA Publicly Releases Database with Pesticide Incident Data

On July 27th, EPA released a searchable database detailing ten years of pesticide incident data. This is the first time in the Agency’s history that this data is readily available to the public. This is a part of the Agency’s Equity Action Plan and a response to many requests to share this data by public […]

Garden Trends to Watch in 2024

Garden trends help your business stay ahead of the curve and become the go-to place for what’s new. Whether you are a breeder, grower or retailer, these seven garden trends for 2024 can help you stay relevant and grow your business. 1. Zoom out Generation Z, or Zoomers, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, […]

New Developments on Crop Protection & Endangered Species

EPA recently released several proposals related to pesticide consultations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in an effort to company with the law. Over the past decade, EPA has been sued repeatedly for failing to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (the Services) about the impact of EPA-registered […]

Back2Basics: Interior Plantscape

Get essential training for your team during Back2Basic: Interior Plantscape. This course will give an overview of vital techniques that can be used to develop skills or build a training regime for onboarding new team members.

Industry Insider: Maximizing Your Time at Cultivate’23

We know there is a lot happening during Cultivate. This AmericanHort webinar will help you maximize your Cultivate experience and give you everything you need to know about the tradeshow, education sessions, networking events, professional development, and more! During the webinar you will: