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Employee Relations in Challenging Times

Most would agree that the majority of 2020 and the first half of 2021 has been one of the most difficult periods our country has ever endured. It is only natural to wonder what to expect for the remainder of 2021 and beyond. Despite the great progress made on COVID-19 vaccinations and the rapidly declining […]

Visual Merchandising Trends of 2021

Staying up-to-date on the latest trends is a great way to predict what customers may want in the future. During this session, visual merchandising expert and CEO of ZenGenius, Joe Baer, will review his latest market insights and research findings on the top Visual Merchandising trends in the retail industry. You will hear about the […]

June Connect 2021

Start dusting off your networking skills! Our Industry is facing a record year and AmericanHort is so excited to celebrate this success with you at Cultivate’21. View this month’s Connect Newsletter below.

HR Peer Sharing Group With Shawn Packer from JPH Law

Thank you for being a member of the AmericanHort HR Peer Sharing Group. If you were able to join yesterday’s call with Shawn Packer from JPH Law, we hope you found the information he shared on ag exemptions relative to the Fair Labor Standard Act helpful. Below you will find the recording for anyone who […]

Index of Prices Paid By Growers – June 2021 Update

A special summer supplement to the Index of Prices Paid series to try and give growers a more complete picture of overall cost increases so they can make better pricing decisions going into next year and because growers will obviously be negotiating input prices this time of year, particularly at Cultivate.

Job Descriptions & Essential Functions

Choosing not to develop job descriptions fails to recognize how critical they can be to numerous operational and legal workplace issues. Job descriptions can prove invaluable in a wide range of circumstances. Accurate and up-to-date job descriptions are implicated even before the employment relationship begins, at the hiring stage. A well-written job description should guide […]

Trends & Availability – Tropical & Foliage Plants

2021 promises to be a challenging year for sourcing tropical and foliage plants. With heightened consumer demand being drawn through both the retail and the interior plantscaping sectors of the green industry, it is important to know where the market is going and how to prepare for the future.   In this panel discussion, you will interact with seasoned growers and […]

Women In Horticulture Interview Series – Dr. Mary Meyer

Mary Meyer, Ph.D. – Professor Emeritus and Grass Collection Curator at the University of Minnesota. AmericanHort welcomes Dr. Mary Meyer as the Women in Horticulture guest for March 2021. Dr. Meyer joined the University of Minnesota in 1994 taking an Extension, teaching, and research appointment. In January 2021, Dr. Meyer became a professor emeritus and […]