2 LooseLeaf August/September 2018 colorad o nga.org Our Mission To create opportunities for horticultural and associated industry professionals to collaboratively grow their businesses through fellowship, education, advocacy and certification. Cover Photo Courtesy of Morning Dew Tropical Plants. Pictured: The facilities of a Florida grower after Hurricane Irma in 2017. See feature article on page 8 to learn more. 3 Message from the Board Get Out to be Educated, Entertained & Inspired 4 Here for the Members CNGA – Advocating for You through Thick & Thin 5 Member Profiles BioTherm Mountain View Tree Farm & Nursery 18 People – Our Greatest Resource Wrapping Up the Season Strong 19 Safety Corner Workers’ Compensation in Colorado 20 CSU Research Update Plant Select® Introductions & Top Performers from the Past 22 Funding Research & Education Rediscovering Our Industry’s Rewards 23 NewMembers, Classified Ads, & Advertisers List 24 CNGA Calendar Dan Wise, CCNP President Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery 970.484.1289
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[email protected] In This Issue Fall is for Fun: Keep Customers Coming Back LooseLeaf is published six times a year with issues scheduled for February/March, April/May, June/July, August/September, October/November, and December/January. Visit coloradonga.org for classified advertisements, plant publications, upcoming events, a member directory, and much more! Preparation & Response to Natural Disasters The Art & Science of Seed Ordering 8 12 15