June 2022 - 10

HEADLINES/CALENDAR
" The addition of solar PV enhances our long-term
commitment to saving energy and being environmentally
conscious. We expect the array to provide at least 90% of
our annual energy needs with options for future growth.
The panels are dual-sided, which adds to their efficiency
by allowing for the collection of photovoltaic energy
refracting from the ground and collected from direct
contact. It's all very cool! "
The new headquarters, located in the Manitowoc Industrial
Park, began construction in May 2021. The warehouse is
complete, and the office building is currently being built.
Completion is scheduled for the late summer.
NGB Releases Crop Trends Report
The new
2021-2022 Crop
Trend Report from
National Garden
Bureau provides a
historical view of
crop performance
- information
that many in the
plant industry have
been requesting
for years.
As part of
its mission to
Inspire, Connect
and Grow,
National Garden
Bureau's inaugural
2021-2022 Crop
Trend Report intends to provide plant and seed brokers/
distributors, growers and retailers an insider's view on
crop trends necessary to make business decisions based on
insights from the plant breeding community.
Unlike market research firms that glean information from
public sources, the crop trends presented in this report
are based on data provided by the very same companies
breeding, producing, and marketing these crops.
The data used to compile this report comes from the
three breeder-producer market share surveys National
Garden Bureau has been conducting for over 30 years. From
this information, NGB has taken the opportunity to create
a high-level summary of crop trends for the benefit of all
channel partners.
Commentary for each crop has been provided by the survey
participants who are subject matter experts. The commentary
underscores the trend line with insights on breeding direction
and market changes.
In this inaugural year, the 2021-2022 Crop Trend Report
includes details on 20 annual crops, 14 perennial crops,
10 shrubs, 12 edibles and two seasonal crops. These
details will allow NGB, their survey participants and Crop
Trend Report purchasers to guide the dialogue about our
industry's health and vigor.
To purchase the 2021-2022 NGB Crop Trend Report,
email Diane Blazek at dblazek@ngb.org.
10 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | JUNE 2022
Farwest Show Opens Registration
Show and hotel registration are now open for the Farwest
Show. The three-day trade show and conference takes place
Wednesday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 26 at the Oregon
Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
" Everyone is excited to get together for Farwest, " said Allan
Niemi, director of events for the Oregon Association of Nurseries
(OAN), which produces the show. " The mood of the industry is
upbeat as the demand for green industry products and services
continue to be top-of-mind for all our attendees and exhibitors. "
This year's host hotels are the Hyatt Regency, Courtyard
by Marriott Portland Downtown Convention Center, and
Doubletree by Hilton Portland. All three are within walking
distance of the Oregon Convention Center.
Event and hotel registration can be made through the
Farwest Show website at www.farwestshow.com.
CALENDAR
*All event dates and locations subject to change. Please check
websites for latest information.
July 12-18
Atlanta Market
Atlanta, Georgia
www.atlantamarket.com
July 16-19
Cultivate'22
Columbus, Ohio
www.cultivateevent.org
Aug. 1-3
Garden Center Conference & Expo
Orlando, Florida
www.gardencenterconference.com
Aug. 1-5
Perennial Plant Association National Symposium
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
www.perennialplant.org
Aug. 2-4
AAS-HGSA-NGB Summer Summit
Des Moines and Ames, Iowa
www.all-americaselections.org/
aas-meetings-events
Aug. 9-11
The Garden Center Show
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
www.gardencentershow.com
Aug. 24-26
Farwest
Portland, Oregon
www.farwestshow.com
Sept. 19-22
The Garden Center Group Fall Event
Kansas City, Missouri
www.thegardencentergroup.com
http://www.farwestshow.com http://www.atlantamarket.com http://www.cultivateevent.org http://www.gardencenterconference.com http://www.perennialplant.org http://www.all-americaselections.org/ http://www.gardencentershow.com http://www.farwestshow.com http://www.thegardencentergroup.com
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