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AMERICANHORT
Summit this fall. This biannual event organized
by AmericanHort allows you to meet with
policymakers face-to-face, share your experiences
and influence decisions that affect your business.
You'll be equipped with key talking points and
details to have meaningful conversations.
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8. Elevate emerging industry leaders: HRI
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leaders by encouraging emerging talent in your
organization to apply for the HRI Leadership
Academy. This intensive program provides
participants with the skills to excel and lead
business into the future.
Or, if you know a college student passionate
about horticulture, encourage them to apply
for the HortScholars program at Cultivate'25.
HortScholars gain valuable insights, connections
with industry leaders and career advancement
opportunities.
Application deadlines: Early February
9. Secure the future: Support research and
scholarships with HRI
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tax-deductible donation to HRI. Your contribution
can fund relevant research projects that
address critical industry challenges or support
scholarships for promising horticulture students.
Every contribution makes a difference!
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industry peers, share best practices and discuss
challenges. These monthly discussions provide
a valuable platform to learn from experts, ask
questions and gain insights to help you better
manage your team.
Get involved with AmericanHort and unlock a world
of resources to help you and your business thrive
in 2025. Explore our programs, access industry
news, benefit from discounts and much more at
americanhort.org.
Celina Young is the marketing communications specialist
at AmericanHort.
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January 2025

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of January 2025

Table of Contents
Editor's Report
Intern of the Year | Theodore Salgado
Technology | When are the robots coming?
Labor | Must-have heat safety measures
Trends | A rosy outlook for foliage
CEA | USDA grants for energy efficiency in your greenhouse
Management | Bring on the dragons
Big Grower | Walters Gardens
SGAFT | Sidewall winterization for small greenhouses
Culture Report | Poinsettia 'Red Ribbons'
Forty Under 40 Perspectives | Irrigation at a large container farm
AmericanHort | Top 10 ways you can thrive in 2025
Product Marketplace
Industry News
Events
Classifieds/Ad Index
January 2025 - 1
January 2025 - 2
January 2025 - Table of Contents
January 2025 - Editor's Report
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January 2025 - Intern of the Year | Theodore Salgado
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January 2025 - Technology | When are the robots coming?
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January 2025 - Labor | Must-have heat safety measures
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January 2025 - 18
January 2025 - 19
January 2025 - Trends | A rosy outlook for foliage
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January 2025 - CEA | USDA grants for energy efficiency in your greenhouse
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January 2025 - Management | Bring on the dragons
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January 2025 - 35
January 2025 - Big Grower | Walters Gardens
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January 2025 - 38
January 2025 - 39
January 2025 - 40
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January 2025 - SGAFT | Sidewall winterization for small greenhouses
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January 2025 - 46
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January 2025 - Culture Report | Poinsettia 'Red Ribbons'
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January 2025 - 50
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January 2025 - 52
January 2025 - 53
January 2025 - Forty Under 40 Perspectives | Irrigation at a large container farm
January 2025 - 55
January 2025 - AmericanHort | Top 10 ways you can thrive in 2025
January 2025 - 57
January 2025 - Product Marketplace
January 2025 - 59
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January 2025 - 63
January 2025 - Industry News
January 2025 - Events
January 2025 - Classifieds/Ad Index
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January 2025 - 68
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https://www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GPN/gpn-new-varieties-digital-guide-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GPN/september-2022
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https://www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GPN/big-grower-july-2022
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https://www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GPN/cannabisguide-2022
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https://www.nxtbook.com/greatamericanmediaservices/GPN/hempguide-2021
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