The document discusses the nursery and floriculture industry in Orange County, Florida. It began in the 1880s supplying citrus growers and expanded to include indoor foliage plants. By the 1920s, local nurseries were shipping over 1 million ferns annually. Today, most production is concentrated near Apopka and includes over 4,000 acres of ornamental plants and container nurseries. The industry also supports over 100 supplier firms and contributes significantly to the local economy. However, urban growth presents challenges by increasing land costs and limiting available space for nurseries.
Switchgrass is a native, warm-season perennial grass that can be used as a bioenergy crop. It is well-suited to grow in the central North American tallgrass prairie region. Switchgrass produces high yields of biomass with high cellulosic content, making it a candidate for ethanol production or direct combustion. The publication discusses varieties adapted to different regions, establishment through seeding or planting, and management through the years. Switchgrass is harvested once annually to obtain yields of 1 to 16 tons per acre.
This document provides information on marketing channels and economics for small-scale organic greenhouse herb production. It discusses propagation methods for annual and perennial herbs. Commercial greenhouse herb production in the US is no longer economically viable due to low-cost foreign competition. However, some small farmers still grow herbs and other plants in greenhouses.
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Hydrogen peroxide is definitely acknowledged to contain wide range of advantages - typically it has been frequently known as successful against a huge array of micro-organisms, is a superb virucide and breaks down into water and oxygen. However, it has a serious drawback and that is it's out of control response as soon as it comes into contact with micro-organisms as well as organics - it means that it is actually not effective and that there is a lot waste. Aquaza overcams this problem.
Floriculture is the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants. India has various climates suitable for floriculture and the industry has grown significantly since liberalization. West Bengal, Karnataka, and Maharashtra are the top producing states, cultivating flowers like roses, tuberoses, and carnations in open farms and greenhouses. India's floriculture exports were Rs. 455.90 crores in 2013-14, with the US, Netherlands, Germany, and UK as major importers. The government has identified floriculture as a "sunrise industry" and commercial floriculture has emerged as an important agricultural trade.
This document provides an overview of the floriculture industry in India. It discusses the history of floriculture in various parts of the world and in India. It defines floriculture as the growing of cut flowers, potted plants, and bedding plants. The document outlines the scope and importance of the floriculture industry in India, presenting statistics on its growth, production levels by state, and export value. It also discusses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges facing the industry in India.
The document lists various cut flower plants and provides information on their local season, major producers, growing requirements, and pricing. It discusses 26 different flowers, including zinnias, sunflowers, delphiniums, sweet peas, gerberas, snapdragons, carnations, roses, alstroemerias, chrysanthemums, lisianthus, celosia, tulips, narcissus, lilies, ranunculus, calla lilies, gladiolus, asters and hydrangeas. For each flower, it specifies the local season, countries that are major producers, growing details, and how they are typically sold and priced.
Floriculture is the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens, floristry, and the floral industry. It is an important commercial industry in India, with over 232,000 hectares under cultivation in 2012-2013 producing over 1.7 million tons of loose flowers and 76.73 million tons of cut flowers. Major floriculture crops in India include roses, tuberose, gladiolus, chrysanthemum, and jasmine. The country exports over 22,000 tons of floricultural products annually, mainly to the United States, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates. Floriculture has become a major commercial crop in several Indian states like West Bengal, Karnataka
Switchgrass is a native, warm-season perennial grass that can be used as a bioenergy crop. It is well-suited to grow in the central North American tallgrass prairie region. Switchgrass produces high yields of biomass with high cellulosic content, making it a candidate for ethanol production or direct combustion. The publication discusses varieties adapted to different regions, establishment through seeding or planting, and management through the years. Switchgrass is harvested once annually to obtain yields of 1 to 16 tons per acre.
This document provides information on marketing channels and economics for small-scale organic greenhouse herb production. It discusses propagation methods for annual and perennial herbs. Commercial greenhouse herb production in the US is no longer economically viable due to low-cost foreign competition. However, some small farmers still grow herbs and other plants in greenhouses.
We are service provider of Horticulture & Land Scape Designing to valuable customers. These include Landscaping Services, Landscape Design, & Landscape Designing Services, Landscaping Maintenance Services, & Garden Consultancy etc
Nursery and floriculture and how Aquaza can helproscoeedge06
Hydrogen peroxide is definitely acknowledged to contain wide range of advantages - typically it has been frequently known as successful against a huge array of micro-organisms, is a superb virucide and breaks down into water and oxygen. However, it has a serious drawback and that is it's out of control response as soon as it comes into contact with micro-organisms as well as organics - it means that it is actually not effective and that there is a lot waste. Aquaza overcams this problem.
Floriculture is the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants. India has various climates suitable for floriculture and the industry has grown significantly since liberalization. West Bengal, Karnataka, and Maharashtra are the top producing states, cultivating flowers like roses, tuberoses, and carnations in open farms and greenhouses. India's floriculture exports were Rs. 455.90 crores in 2013-14, with the US, Netherlands, Germany, and UK as major importers. The government has identified floriculture as a "sunrise industry" and commercial floriculture has emerged as an important agricultural trade.
This document provides an overview of the floriculture industry in India. It discusses the history of floriculture in various parts of the world and in India. It defines floriculture as the growing of cut flowers, potted plants, and bedding plants. The document outlines the scope and importance of the floriculture industry in India, presenting statistics on its growth, production levels by state, and export value. It also discusses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges facing the industry in India.
The document lists various cut flower plants and provides information on their local season, major producers, growing requirements, and pricing. It discusses 26 different flowers, including zinnias, sunflowers, delphiniums, sweet peas, gerberas, snapdragons, carnations, roses, alstroemerias, chrysanthemums, lisianthus, celosia, tulips, narcissus, lilies, ranunculus, calla lilies, gladiolus, asters and hydrangeas. For each flower, it specifies the local season, countries that are major producers, growing details, and how they are typically sold and priced.
Floriculture is the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens, floristry, and the floral industry. It is an important commercial industry in India, with over 232,000 hectares under cultivation in 2012-2013 producing over 1.7 million tons of loose flowers and 76.73 million tons of cut flowers. Major floriculture crops in India include roses, tuberose, gladiolus, chrysanthemum, and jasmine. The country exports over 22,000 tons of floricultural products annually, mainly to the United States, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates. Floriculture has become a major commercial crop in several Indian states like West Bengal, Karnataka
This document provides an overview of organic greenhouse vegetable production. It discusses how small growers can compete in an industry dominated by large operations through niche markets like organic and locally-grown produce. The document also examines soil-based and soilless culture methods and provides resources on greenhouse design, construction, and management. Overall, the document aims to provide new and experienced growers with information on setting up organic greenhouse systems and alternative production methods.
This document provides an overview of organic greenhouse vegetable production. It discusses how small growers can compete in an industry dominated by large operations through niche markets like locally-grown and organic produce. The document also explores production methods like soil-based and soilless culture, and resources for organic greenhouse farmers. It aims to provide both new and experienced farmers with alternative production system ideas.
Current Developments in AgTech Law: A Primer on Modern Agriculture TechnologiesRoger Royse
Discussion of how farming has changed, including how family farms are thriving and expanding, the expense of farm labor, consumers who care about the public cost of food and much more.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ AustraliaSeeds
This document summarizes a report on the production of organic vegetable seeds and seedlings in Australia. It describes a project funded by RIRDC that aimed to raise industry awareness of rules requiring organic producers to source certified organic seed and seedlings, determine supply and demand of organic seeds and seedlings, and develop a database of organic seed and seedling suppliers. The project included national industry workshops, surveys of organic vegetable producers and seed/seedling suppliers, and recommendations to help address issues in the supply and demand of organic propagation materials in Australia.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ Australia
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This document discusses organic greenhouse herb production in the United States. It notes that commercial-scale greenhouse herb production is no longer economically viable due to competition from outdoor farms and imports. However, some small farmers still grow herbs alongside other greenhouse crops like salad greens. It also examines the propagation and marketing of potted herb plants as an alternative to fresh-cut herbs.
The document discusses the history and development of Rainforestation Farming in the Philippines as a strategy for corporate social responsibility and reforestation. It began as a collaboration between Visayas State University and GTZ in Germany, and was later adopted by the Philippine DENR. It also outlines issues around land use, intensification of rice production, agriculture in uplands, and the impacts of economic development including deforestation, water pollution, pesticide use, climate change, and child labor. The document advocates strengthening environmental education and recognizes roles of the private sector and policies like the Corporate Social Responsibility Act of 2009 in promoting sustainable development.
This document provides information on sustainable practices for small-scale nursery production. It discusses topics such as integrated pest management, alternative fertilizers, container and field production techniques. The summary focuses on marketing strategies for nursery products, noting that container crops generate more sales per acre than field crops. It also outlines different customer types like retail garden centers, landscapers, and mass merchandisers; and their plant preferences in terms of size, quantity, and seasonality. The publication aims to help small nursery managers reduce synthetic inputs and focus on soil health using sustainable methods.
This document provides information on sustainable practices for small-scale nursery production. It discusses the importance of market analysis and determining the appropriate customer base. It also outlines best practices for general nursery production, including integrated pest management, and sustainable techniques for container and field production. The key aspects covered are marketing strategies, irrigation systems, and production methods that aim to reduce environmental impacts through practices like IPM and building healthy soil.
Horticulture and flroriculture as Agribusiness in IndiaDeepal Solanki
This document provides an overview of agribusiness and the scope for agribusiness in India. It discusses that agribusiness includes all activities related to the production, processing, marketing, distribution and supply of agricultural products and services. India has varied climate and resources that provide opportunities in many agribusiness areas like production of crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry and their related processing and marketing industries. It also creates demand for agricultural inputs and services. The document highlights the growing sectors of biotechnology, organic farming, floriculture, horticulture and their importance to employment generation and the Indian economy.
This report analyzes the US home and garden pesticide industry from 2001-2021. It provides historical demand data and forecasts demand growth of 3.5% annually through 2016, driven by increased home gardening and concerns about pest-borne diseases. Insecticides are the largest product type currently, while herbicides are expected to show the strongest growth. The report also profiles major industry competitors and considers regulatory issues.
This document summarizes research on organic herb production in the US, including production of annual and perennial herbs. It discusses the growth of the organic industry, certification requirements, and challenges for beginning organic herb producers. It also reviews research projects on organic herb production funded by USDA and outlines federal regulations regarding wild crop harvesting and organic certification.
This document summarizes information on organic herb production in the United States, including:
- The growth in organic farming and sales of organic foods in the US. Around 7,200 producers were certified organic in 2001, with 2.07 million acres under organic cultivation.
- Herb production can provide additional income for small farms, though typical herb farms are small businesses that add value through direct marketing.
- Federal regulations now require certification for organic labels and marketing. The USDA provides oversight of the National Organic Program.
This document provides an overview of organic greenhouse vegetable production. It discusses the greenhouse vegetable industry and how small growers can compete through niche markets like locally-grown and organic produce. It also profiles different types of organic greenhouse production systems, including using soil or soilless cultures, as well as heating options like solar, compost or animals. The document emphasizes that organic fertility relies on crop rotations, residues, manures and minerals rather than synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It states that greenhouse technology is similar between organic and conventional systems, but organic production requires more careful nutrient and pest management.
Organic Greenhouse Vegetable Production; Gardening Guidebook ~ National Sustainable Ag ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document provides information on producing and marketing edible flowers. It discusses that edible flowers are best grown as part of a diversified operation along with other crops like herbs and lettuce. Organic production is important to avoid chemical residues on flowers. Popular edible flower varieties are listed. Flowers should be harvested fully open and cooled before storage. Some flowers like violas and pansies can be stored for a week to 10 days under refrigeration. Highly toxic non-edible flowers are identified. Marketing strategies suggest assessing the local restaurant market and maintaining consistent supply.
This document discusses organic herb production in the United States. It provides an overview of research into organic herb production, including projects funded by USDA SARE grants. It also summarizes regulations for organic certification and highlights some of the challenges for beginning organic herb producers, such as the years of experience needed to successfully grow and market herb crops.
Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a resource guide for organic and sustainable vegetable production. It begins with an introduction that describes sustainable and organic vegetable production. It then provides a section called "The Farmer's Bookshelf" that lists and summarizes relevant books and publications on topics like sustainable vegetable production, organic agriculture, soil management, integrated pest management, and more. The guide concludes by providing links to additional resources like websites, magazines, and organizations.
Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a resource guide for organic and sustainable vegetable production. It begins with an introduction that defines sustainable and organic vegetable production. It then provides a section called "The Farmer's Bookshelf" that lists and summarizes relevant books and publications on topics like sustainable vegetable production, organic agriculture, soil management, integrated pest management, and more. The guide concludes by providing links to additional resources like websites, magazines, and organizations.
This document provides a summary and list of resources for organic and sustainable vegetable production, including books, publications, and websites. It begins with an overview of sustainable and organic vegetable production practices. The main body consists of recommendations for books and publications to include in a farmer's library, such as Sustainable Vegetable Production From Start-Up to Market, which provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. It also lists relevant ATTRA publications and websites. The resource guide aims to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices by collating some of the best print and online information sources on topics like soil management, integrated pest management, and marketing.
The document provides an economic development plan for the west side of Lake Helen, Florida. It defines the study area around an I-4 interchange and creates 3-mile and 5-mile market assessment areas. An analysis of existing conditions in the study area finds it includes 195 parcels totaling 471.57 acres, with the most common land uses being residential vacant land, commercial vacant land, residential single family, and store-office-single family residential. The plan will provide industry and use recommendations for the study area based on the existing conditions analysis and a market assessment of the surrounding region.
This document provides an overview of organic greenhouse vegetable production. It discusses how small growers can compete in an industry dominated by large operations through niche markets like organic and locally-grown produce. The document also examines soil-based and soilless culture methods and provides resources on greenhouse design, construction, and management. Overall, the document aims to provide new and experienced growers with information on setting up organic greenhouse systems and alternative production methods.
This document provides an overview of organic greenhouse vegetable production. It discusses how small growers can compete in an industry dominated by large operations through niche markets like locally-grown and organic produce. The document also explores production methods like soil-based and soilless culture, and resources for organic greenhouse farmers. It aims to provide both new and experienced farmers with alternative production system ideas.
Current Developments in AgTech Law: A Primer on Modern Agriculture TechnologiesRoger Royse
Discussion of how farming has changed, including how family farms are thriving and expanding, the expense of farm labor, consumers who care about the public cost of food and much more.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ AustraliaSeeds
This document summarizes a report on the production of organic vegetable seeds and seedlings in Australia. It describes a project funded by RIRDC that aimed to raise industry awareness of rules requiring organic producers to source certified organic seed and seedlings, determine supply and demand of organic seeds and seedlings, and develop a database of organic seed and seedling suppliers. The project included national industry workshops, surveys of organic vegetable producers and seed/seedling suppliers, and recommendations to help address issues in the supply and demand of organic propagation materials in Australia.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ Australia
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
This document discusses organic greenhouse herb production in the United States. It notes that commercial-scale greenhouse herb production is no longer economically viable due to competition from outdoor farms and imports. However, some small farmers still grow herbs alongside other greenhouse crops like salad greens. It also examines the propagation and marketing of potted herb plants as an alternative to fresh-cut herbs.
The document discusses the history and development of Rainforestation Farming in the Philippines as a strategy for corporate social responsibility and reforestation. It began as a collaboration between Visayas State University and GTZ in Germany, and was later adopted by the Philippine DENR. It also outlines issues around land use, intensification of rice production, agriculture in uplands, and the impacts of economic development including deforestation, water pollution, pesticide use, climate change, and child labor. The document advocates strengthening environmental education and recognizes roles of the private sector and policies like the Corporate Social Responsibility Act of 2009 in promoting sustainable development.
This document provides information on sustainable practices for small-scale nursery production. It discusses topics such as integrated pest management, alternative fertilizers, container and field production techniques. The summary focuses on marketing strategies for nursery products, noting that container crops generate more sales per acre than field crops. It also outlines different customer types like retail garden centers, landscapers, and mass merchandisers; and their plant preferences in terms of size, quantity, and seasonality. The publication aims to help small nursery managers reduce synthetic inputs and focus on soil health using sustainable methods.
This document provides information on sustainable practices for small-scale nursery production. It discusses the importance of market analysis and determining the appropriate customer base. It also outlines best practices for general nursery production, including integrated pest management, and sustainable techniques for container and field production. The key aspects covered are marketing strategies, irrigation systems, and production methods that aim to reduce environmental impacts through practices like IPM and building healthy soil.
Horticulture and flroriculture as Agribusiness in IndiaDeepal Solanki
This document provides an overview of agribusiness and the scope for agribusiness in India. It discusses that agribusiness includes all activities related to the production, processing, marketing, distribution and supply of agricultural products and services. India has varied climate and resources that provide opportunities in many agribusiness areas like production of crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry and their related processing and marketing industries. It also creates demand for agricultural inputs and services. The document highlights the growing sectors of biotechnology, organic farming, floriculture, horticulture and their importance to employment generation and the Indian economy.
This report analyzes the US home and garden pesticide industry from 2001-2021. It provides historical demand data and forecasts demand growth of 3.5% annually through 2016, driven by increased home gardening and concerns about pest-borne diseases. Insecticides are the largest product type currently, while herbicides are expected to show the strongest growth. The report also profiles major industry competitors and considers regulatory issues.
This document summarizes research on organic herb production in the US, including production of annual and perennial herbs. It discusses the growth of the organic industry, certification requirements, and challenges for beginning organic herb producers. It also reviews research projects on organic herb production funded by USDA and outlines federal regulations regarding wild crop harvesting and organic certification.
This document summarizes information on organic herb production in the United States, including:
- The growth in organic farming and sales of organic foods in the US. Around 7,200 producers were certified organic in 2001, with 2.07 million acres under organic cultivation.
- Herb production can provide additional income for small farms, though typical herb farms are small businesses that add value through direct marketing.
- Federal regulations now require certification for organic labels and marketing. The USDA provides oversight of the National Organic Program.
This document provides an overview of organic greenhouse vegetable production. It discusses the greenhouse vegetable industry and how small growers can compete through niche markets like locally-grown and organic produce. It also profiles different types of organic greenhouse production systems, including using soil or soilless cultures, as well as heating options like solar, compost or animals. The document emphasizes that organic fertility relies on crop rotations, residues, manures and minerals rather than synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It states that greenhouse technology is similar between organic and conventional systems, but organic production requires more careful nutrient and pest management.
Organic Greenhouse Vegetable Production; Gardening Guidebook ~ National Sustainable Ag ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document provides information on producing and marketing edible flowers. It discusses that edible flowers are best grown as part of a diversified operation along with other crops like herbs and lettuce. Organic production is important to avoid chemical residues on flowers. Popular edible flower varieties are listed. Flowers should be harvested fully open and cooled before storage. Some flowers like violas and pansies can be stored for a week to 10 days under refrigeration. Highly toxic non-edible flowers are identified. Marketing strategies suggest assessing the local restaurant market and maintaining consistent supply.
This document discusses organic herb production in the United States. It provides an overview of research into organic herb production, including projects funded by USDA SARE grants. It also summarizes regulations for organic certification and highlights some of the challenges for beginning organic herb producers, such as the years of experience needed to successfully grow and market herb crops.
Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a resource guide for organic and sustainable vegetable production. It begins with an introduction that describes sustainable and organic vegetable production. It then provides a section called "The Farmer's Bookshelf" that lists and summarizes relevant books and publications on topics like sustainable vegetable production, organic agriculture, soil management, integrated pest management, and more. The guide concludes by providing links to additional resources like websites, magazines, and organizations.
Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a resource guide for organic and sustainable vegetable production. It begins with an introduction that defines sustainable and organic vegetable production. It then provides a section called "The Farmer's Bookshelf" that lists and summarizes relevant books and publications on topics like sustainable vegetable production, organic agriculture, soil management, integrated pest management, and more. The guide concludes by providing links to additional resources like websites, magazines, and organizations.
This document provides a summary and list of resources for organic and sustainable vegetable production, including books, publications, and websites. It begins with an overview of sustainable and organic vegetable production practices. The main body consists of recommendations for books and publications to include in a farmer's library, such as Sustainable Vegetable Production From Start-Up to Market, which provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. It also lists relevant ATTRA publications and websites. The resource guide aims to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices by collating some of the best print and online information sources on topics like soil management, integrated pest management, and marketing.
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The document provides an economic development plan for the west side of Lake Helen, Florida. It defines the study area around an I-4 interchange and creates 3-mile and 5-mile market assessment areas. An analysis of existing conditions in the study area finds it includes 195 parcels totaling 471.57 acres, with the most common land uses being residential vacant land, commercial vacant land, residential single family, and store-office-single family residential. The plan will provide industry and use recommendations for the study area based on the existing conditions analysis and a market assessment of the surrounding region.
Located within the Metro Orlando region, the City of Kissimmee is using the healthcare sector as a means to diversify its economy, revitalize its urban core, and attract high-wage jobs to the community. To this effect, the city designated the northern part of its downtown as a Medical Arts District (District) in 2012. This area is anchored by two major hospital campuses, which have helped to attract other medical providers to the area. City officials are interested in supporting the expansion of health care services within this area and contracted with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) to develop a strategic plan for the District.
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1. Issue 2
Nursery and Floriculture Production Sector in Orange County
by Luis Nieves-Ruiz, AICP
Introduction
In these difficult economic times, the Economic Research Initiative examines Orange County’s
economy in a comprehensive way by examining some of the industries that drive the local
economic activity. This second article studies the impact of the Green House and Nursery
Production sector (NAICS 1114), otherwise known as the nursery and floriculture industry. It starts
with a background that covers the history and general characteristics of this industry, looks at areas
of concentration within the County, and discusses some of the challenges faced by the industry.
Establishments within the Green House and Nursery
Production (NAICS 1114) sector grow a variety of plants
under cover, including nursery stock, shrubbery, foliage
plants, and flowers. The local industry is ranked eighth
in the nation, and local nurseries reported more than
$237,000,000 in sales (USDA, 2007). Despite these
impressive numbers, the nursery and floriculture sector
tends to be a minor component of local economic
development efforts. The fact that Orange County is
considered an urban county may play a role in this
omission. This position ignores the history of the
industry, its drive to innovate, and its future potential.
History of the Industry
The commercial nursery industry emerged in northwest Orange County in the early 1880s to supply
seedlings to the local citrus growers. Soon after, several horticulturists started to experiment with
other crops for commercial purposes, and fern nurseries started to emerge just before the First
World War. The Boston fern was the major breed produced locally, but soon the industry expanded
to include other types of indoor foliage. Innovations in scientific and mass marketing helped to
boost production. Local growers organized the Zellwood Fern Growers Association in 1922 and
started to sell their product under the Dewkist trademark. By 1927, local nurseries were shipping
over one million ferns. The major buyers were large national chain department stores like Kress,
Krege, McCrory, and Woolworth’s. The 1934 freeze highlighted the need for greenhouses to
protect the plants. By 1949, Apopka had 49 green houses, with others rapidly being built. In the
1960s, the O.F. Nelson and Sons Nursery east of Apopka developed an assembly line method that
produced container grown plants on a hardy root stock. In 1980, the third largest tissue culture
facility in the United States opened in Plymouth. The tissue culture method of plant reproduction
works very similar to cloning, as it involves placing a small piece of plant tissue in test tube with
nutrients to grow a perfect plant.
Nurseries have become an important fixture in Northwest Orange County. As can be seen on
Exhibit 1, most of Orange County’s nursery production is concentrated near the City of Apopka and
the unincorporated areas of Plymouth and Zellwood. Nurseries occupy over 4,000 acres. The
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2. majority of these nurseries are dedicated to the production of ornamental plants (1,654 acres) and
container nurseries (1,597.7 acres).
This large concentration of nursery businesses has also led suppliers and other related industries
that support the nursery industry to locate in the area, creating economic “clusters.” A cluster is
defined by the relationships between nearby firms, which can include organizations from a variety of
industries. For example, supporting industries may provide local nurseries with important production
inputs, such as seedlings, fertilizer, and pesticides.
To verify if there is indeed a cluster in Northwest Orange County, staff used the infoUSA business
database to identify nursery establishments and other associated industries. The establishments
were separated into two different categories: producers and suppliers and related industries. The
“producer” category includes nurseries that produce plants mainly to be sold at the wholesale level.
It is comprised of firms within the following industries: Nursery and Tree Production (NAICS 1114),
Nursery and Florist Merchant Wholesale (NAICS 4249), and Nursery Garden and Farm Supply
Stores (NAICS 4442). There are 162 establishments within these three categories in the area.
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3. The “suppliers and related industries” category includes suppliers, retailers, and the direct users of the
products. There were 117 firms from a variety of categories, including tissue culture producers, fertilizer
manufacturers, farm equipment providers, and landscaping companies. Figure 2 above shows the
number of firms within these categories. While the absence of actual sales data makes it hard to prove
the linkage between these firms, their geographic proximity hints that there is a strong connection
between these companies.
Exhibit 2: Number of firms by NAICS Group in Northwest Orange County
Cluster NAICS Number of
Group Code Industry Description Establishments
1114 Nursery & Tree Production 13
4249 Nursery & Florist Merchant Wholesale 85
Producers 4442 Nursery Garden & Farm Supply Stores 64
1114 Nursery and Tree Production 3
3253 Fertilizer Manufacturing 3
Suppliers
and Related 4238 Farm & Garden Equip Merchant Wholesale 2
Industries 4246 Other Chemical Merchant Wholesale 2
4249 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesale 4
4442 Nursery Garden & Farm Supply Stores 12
4531 Florists 2
5417 Research & Development In Biotechnology 1
5617 Landscaping Services 87
5619 All Other Support Services 1
Source: infoUSA Business Database, 2009
An important component of clusters is the educational and research institutions that provide the
technical expertise and allow innovation to happen within the industry. The University of Florida’s
Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) Mid Florida Research and Education Center in South
Apopka fits this role in northwest Orange County. This institution provides research on different aspects
affecting the nursery and foliage industry, including plant development, plant production, and pest
management. Figure 3, on the next page, shows the location of some of these suppliers and related
industries in the nursery and floriculture industry cluster.
Challenges and Conclusions
To facilitate the growth of an industry, it is important to honestly assess the challenges facing it. From a
planning perspective, the biggest challenge faced by the nursery industry is recognition. In a time when
cities and governments favor strategies to attract both high tech industries and a higher-value tax base,
focusing on agriculture may not be part of the economic development strategy. Agriculture is still
perceived as an industry that consumes enormous amount of land, employs few people, and creates
low value added products (Fulton, 2008). Most likely, this is the reason why agriculture is seen by some
as a “holding” land use until urban development arrives.
This debate is more common on the fringes of big metropolitan regions, where urban growth is pulling
agriculture out of business. While urban development increases the demand for ornamental plants, it
can also put pressure on some nurseries to relocate or shut their doors. For example, Knox Nursery in
unincorporated Orange County moved from their original location on the outskirts of Pine Hills, because
it was encircled by residential growth. The company relocated to a new site in Avalon Road in 1997.
Now, as urban growth migrated to southwest Orange County, the location is also encircled by new
subdivisions and commercial outlets.
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4. The perception of agriculture as a losing land use proposition was recently questioned by the Orange
County Farm Bureau. In a study partially funded by the Orange County Board of County
Commissioners, the Bureau compared the community revenues and expenditures created by the
different land uses. The study found that for every dollar generated by the local agriculture industry, the
County and schools spend only 22 cents in direct services. On the other hand, residential land use
consumes 34 cents more in services than the revenues it produces.
The challenges faced by the floriculture and nursery industry are mainly local in nature, since local
jurisdictions still control both economic development strategies and urban growth. Therefore, local
economic development organizations must recognize the importance of the nursery industry has in
northwest Orange County’s economy. Moreover, several of the plant technologies developed for the
nursery industry, like tissue culture production, could be used to develop plants for biomedical studies.
At the same time, the nursery industry will also need to learn to adapt to urban development. For
example, as communities continue to consume rural land for urban purposes, nursery gardens could be
built on rooftops of urban structures. Hydroponic nurseries can grow food with just 15 percent of the
water used by a typical farm (Mackay, 2009). Similar initiatives would help the nursery industry to
continue to thrive and preserve its important role in the County’s economy.
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Central Florida (1967) East Central Florida Regional Council 1965 Research Series. Titusville, FL
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Orange County Growth Management Department
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Introduction May
Orlando, FL 32802-1393
Telephone: 407.836.5600
Fax: 407.836.5862 Nursery and Floriculture Production August
E-Mail: planning@ocfl.net
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High Technology Sectors October
Leisure and Hospitality November
Health Care and Biotechnology December
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