The Future Issue

Swiss chard growing at Lufa Farms, one of the world’s first commercial rooftop greenhouses. Photo courtesy of Lufa Farms

The nursery industry is on the cusp of major changes brought on by demographics, technology and market forces. We explore some of these changes in this special issue.

• Future people: The horticulture industry must accentuate the positive if it is to cultivate a new crop of plant professionals. Download a PDF of this article
• Future nurseries: The challenges of today will help tomorrow’s green industry businesses of all sizes. Download a PDF of this article
• Future tech: Nurseries deploy new technology in innovative ways to stay competitive. Download a PDF of this article

Other stories in the May 2017 issue:

• We are your advocate: OAN is working for solutions to the immigration and labor issues that plague the industry today. Download a PDF of this article
• Handier handbooks: Updated pest management handbooks are now mobile-friendly and searchable online. Download a PDF of this article
• Nursery moms: The matriarchs of family-owned businesses are the glue that keeps both the family and the business together. Download a PDF of this article

You can also read this month’s flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at [email protected].