Monday, January 31, 2011

Does Your Forest Talk Money

Do you have forestland that may be suitable for some kind of alternative crop? If so then this workshop might have some interest to you. Visit the link below and click on "more information" to get a copy of the registration materials and agenda.

Woodland Products Workshop

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Employees Wanted

Looking for employment or know someone that is? Snow Creek Landscaping is a proactive local landscaping firm with a mission for sustainability. They are looking for some good people to join their staff. If one of these jobs is something that fits your qualifications then visit their website Snow Creek Employment for an on-line application.

Gardeners
Snow Creek Landscaping seeks experienced gardeners who enjoy being creative and helping nature through their knowledge of gardening techniques, IPM principles, plant identification, and will welcome physical outdoor work.

Reactive Crew Leaders
Snow Creek is seeking an individual to coordinate small projects that would include rock work, plant installation, pruning and irrigation. Ability to organize and multi-task. Clean driving record required.

Landscape Crew Leaders
Snow Creek is seeking experienced Crew Leaders. Knowledge of rock work, plant installation, irrigation, and equipment experience needed. Bi-lingual a plus. Clean driving record required.

Mow Crew Leaders
Snow Creek is seeking an experienced individual to run a Mow Crew. Ability to multi-task, attention to detail and a leader. Ability to run various mowers and small equipment. Bi-lingual a plus. Clean driving record required.


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Job Opening

This is the first time in several months that I have had a request to post a job opening. However,
Kelly Laughter, Fletcher Grading Contractors has indicated that they have an opening for a andscape Maintenance Foreman with a firm knowledge of plant material and turf. This company has s
few private developments and need someone to supervise the crews on shrub/tree and turf maintenance. Both experience and professionalism is required. If you are looking for a job or have a former employee that you feel has the qualifications and can recommend them, please let Kelly know at: 654-7777 x-111 office, 273-7744 cell- or by e-mail: kelly@fletchergrading.com

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

New Green Industry Video Posted

Check out the new video posted on the NC Green Industry Council website:
NC Green Industry Council
The video features a lot of what is going on across NC in our industry and features several of the green industry businesses that we all recognized. Many from right here in Western NC. I hope you will share it with your customers to increase their awareness of what our industry is doing.
The video also mentions several of the certifications, licenses, or registrations that many of you have already acquired. We are continuing to offer classes to prepare any of you that wish to obtain any of these certifications as well as CEUs for those needing them. So keep in tuned.

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Business Side of Agritourism

Looking for a different way to make your farm or nursery make money? Consider attending this class:
Business Side of Agritourism

It could be that Agritourism is the market niche you should consider.

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.

Nursery Management Workshop

Happy New Year!
For those of you waiting to see what the new year would bring. Here's the first of many programs being offered for the green industry in Western NC. Nursery Management Workshop This class will start your year off with 3 hours of pesticide credits and loads of information about scouting principles.

For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.