Strengthening Michigan’s Ornamental Horticulture Industry
October 17, 2023 | 1 min to read
The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension ornamental horticulture team is dedicated to enhancing greenhouse, nursery, and Christmas tree production. Remarkably, 90% of green industry operations plan to implement changes based on MSU programming, while 83% reported significant knowledge gains. Their outreach impacted 47,613 acres, with 4,750 attendees participating in programs and 463 stakeholder consultations held. Furthermore, 239,185 people benefitted from various educational resources provided.
The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension ornamental horticulture team aims to provide greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers with information to reduce the risks and increase production efficiency. Of those who attended a select 12 MSU Extension events, respondents reported that:
- 90% of green industry operations intend to make changes because of programming.
- 83% of people indicated moderate to significant knowledge gain on topics because of programming.
- 47,613 acres are impacted by intended changes.
- 4,750 participants attended programs developed by the ornamental horticulture team.
- 463 stakeholder consultations took place.
- 239,185 people benefited from 46 articles, 9 interviews and 6 videos. .
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