The AmericanHort Scholars program aims to set students in horticulture on a path to success by exposing them to the breadth of the industry, its opportunities and its leaders at the annual (more…)

Perhaps you’ve heard of Type A and Type B personality theory. It concerns how people respond to stress. According to Dr. Saul McLeod, Type A personality is characterized (more…)

To Jenny Green, the owner of Fisher Green Creative, a Maine digital marketing firm, the holiday season means a lot more than Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. (more…)

The AmericanHort Scholars program aims to sets students in horticulture on a path to success by exposing them to the breadth of the industry, its opportunities and its leaders (more…)

The ability to plan for the future seems like a uniquely human skill, and it’s almost a superpower for those in horticulture. Deciding what to plant and when every year takes wisdom, (more…)

The first time Dr. Ashley Kennedy saw the term “insect apocalypse” in print was in the New York Times in November 2018. “It was a report about a meta-analysis of 73 independent reports (more…)

Farmers expect weather, pests, disease and family issues to affect their farm’s profitability. What they often do not expect is a lawsuit. Rachel Armstrong, executive director of Farm Commons, (more…)

As the chill enters the air and the outdoor growing season for those in cold weather areas comes to a halt, high tunnels offer vegetable growers a chance at season extension. (more…)

As I thought about this column, I felt the added pressure of the uncertainty of the times we are living in. I believe planning for the future (more…)

As the calendar year draws to a close for many direct marketers, it’s time to compare sales against marketing projections. (more…)

Once, not that long ago, a farmer was simply a farmer. They planted seeds, grew crops, raised livestock and then sold it, sometimes without ever having to speak to a member of the public. These days, however, (more…)