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Nathan Lada is one of the four co-owners of Green Things Farm Collective, a diversified vegetable farm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The farmers produce an array of fresh market vegetables and cut flowers for CSA memberships, farmers markets, small grocery and small wholesale markets. The bulk of the production takes place in 5 acres … ادامه

From a bird’s-eye view, dozens upon dozens of nurseries can be seen dotting the city for several kilometers, featuring colorful flowers, massive trees, and decorative plants. Around them, hundreds of workers flit about planting and trimming plants and plucking weeds from the ground and out of clay pots. This is a scene from Pattoki, a … ادامه

While there aren’t many, there are flowers that cost more than some homes. Yup, you read that right. منبع

What started as a small garden for Liz Ziegler’s three children to sell roadside flowers has expanded into a flower farm in full bloom. “The flower farm started by accident, basically,” Ziegler said. “By the end of year two I was like, ‘this is for real now.’” The little roadside stand has evolved into Royal … ادامه

Rather than sustainability, Peter van de Pol, director of breeding company Schoneveld Breeding, would like to use the word durability. He says: “When you speak about durability, you talk about the future. For growers, for the planet, and for next generations.” Peter adds: “When I grew up, I saw my parents struggling to earn their … ادامه

Commenting on the Government Response to the Shropshire Review into Labour Shortages, Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)commented: ” Skills and labour shortages are critical issues for UK environmental horticulture. The HTA has repeatedly sought for a longer-term basis for the Seasonal Worker Scheme. Confirmation of a five-year scheme, albeit … ادامه

Climate change-fueled extreme weather conditions are posing challenges especially to those growers who regularly deal with an already fluctuating climate. “Usually, we have a rainy and a dry season, but recently, things have been changing,” says Juan Roberto Barillas from Floricultura, a PanAmerican Seeds partner. The ornamental seed grower is out of Guatemala, where they … ادامه

Recent catastrophic floods in Kenya and other parts of East Africa have decimated the region, leaving more than 230 people dead and 47,000-plus households displaced. The floods are also hitting the country’s agricultural sector hard, including its massive floral industry, one of the top foreign-exchange earners for Kenya. Cut flowers are the leading contributor to … ادامه

In Michigan, growers can access various incentive awards from electric utilities when they undertake energy-efficient construction projects (new construction or renovation) at their farms or greenhouses. These incentive programs encourage the adoption of energy-efficient practices and technologies. This can lead to significant energy savings and reduced environmental impact. Michigan growers are teaming with Hort Americas … ادامه

Avianca Cargo announced the close of its Mother’s Day season with the transportation of more than 400 million flower stems, representing close to 18,000 tonnes of cargo, on some 300 flights from Colombia and Ecuador to the United States. More than 14,000 tonnes were transported from Colombia, once again positioning the cargo airline as the … ادامه