This presentation was delivered at the February 2009 meeting of the Wyoming Groundskeepers and Growers Association Shortcourse and Trade Show in Casper, Wyoming.

5. Changing Market Structure

7. Greenhouse Technologies: Just how sophisticated do you need to be?

8. Greenhouse Technologies: Just how sophisticated do you need to be?

9. Greenhouse Technologies: Or can we get by with simple?

12. Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is one that produces abundant food without depleting the earth’s resources or polluting its environment. It is agriculture that follows the principles of nature to develop systems for raising crops and livestock that are, like nature, self-sustaining. Sustainable agriculture is also the agriculture of social values, one whose success is indistinguishable from vibrant rural communities, rich lives for families on the farms, and wholesome food for everyone. But in the first decade of the 21st Century, sustainable agriculture, as a set of commonly accepted practices or a model farm economy, is still in its infancy—more than an idea, but only just.

13. VeriFlora ® VeriFlora® Certified Sustainably Grown VeriFlora® is a sustainability certification program for fresh cut flowers and potted plants. The “VeriFlora® Certified Sustainably Grown” label is your guarantee that flowers and potted plants have been produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and meet the highest standards for freshness and quality.

15. Diversity is Economic Viability

16. Visit Field Trials for Local Vigor Choose the best plants to grow!

17. Reduce Expenses Heat = 70-85%