economy
Hurricane Helene: Florida agricultural production losses top $40M, UF economists estimate
The report is based on a diverse set of baseline data and surveys UF/IFAS economists distributed to producers. The range will be narrowed in a final report released in the coming months.
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Holiday price perceptions and projections
As inflation continues to impact your customers’ wallets, see how they’re managing their plant purchases and planning their holiday spending with new garden consumer survey data.
Shifting sands
Inflation is pushing IGCs to raise prices, but customer spending is still strong. We analyzed this year’s data to see what’s influencing the market, and how it compares to our first report 10 years ago.
Cultivating knowledge
From customer service to retailers’ top picks to predictions for 2023, see what the industry is talking about.
Teaching transplants
As residents from all over the U.S. migrate to fast-growing cities, there are educational opportunities for garden centers to help these new inhabitants thrive.
Cultivate'22: State of the Industry Address
At Cultivate'22, Ken Fisher, Craig Regelbrugge and Dr. Charlie Hall assessed 2022 and provided projections for what 2023 may bring.
Inflation situation
Record levels of inflation are here and as North American consumers continue to slog their way through the dreaded price hikes of goods and services, retailers should know a few things when navigating this tangled economic web.
Digital storefront
Three Top 100 IGCs share insights, inspiration and unexpected angles to their e-commerce journeys.
Pollinators provide
According to Pollinator Partnership, pollinators are responsible for at least 1 out of every 3 bites of food people eat. So just how important are pollinators to our food supply?
Florida green industries generate a big economic impact
A new study shows the Sunshine State’s nursery, greenhouse, landscape and garden center industry provides more than $31 billion in economic output.
Great resignation, great opportunity
As workers leave jobs in record numbers, it’s prime time to promote careers in horticulture.
