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Chuck Schuster

Extension Educator, Horticulture

Montgomery County Extension

18410 Muncaster Rd.

Derwood, MD 20855

301-590-2807

COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE

                 Commercial Horticulture in Montgomery County is a growing industry.  This area of agriculture includes commercial landscape, nursery, greenhouse, turf and garden center industries, as well as with the commercial fruit and vegetable producers.  As a part of the agriculture industry, this segment produces greater than $120 million annually and ranks second in the state.  Montgomery County is a state leader in nursery and greenhouse production.

Programs are offered in several areas which include:

• Commercial Pesticide training and re-certification
• Nutrient Voucher Training
• Nutrient Management Training for the Landscape Industry
• Business Planning
• Integrated Pest Management

Other informative links:

• Back 40 Newsletter
• Commercial Horticulture Webpage
• Electronic IPM Newsletter
• Procrastinator's Pest Management Conference

For more information, contact Chuck Schuster

Last updated: 04/28/2008