Horticulture: Commercial Industry

Commercial horticulture encompasses the production and management of ornamental plants and turfgrass, as well as fruits and vegetables for profit. Extension programs in this area focus on challenges facing these segments of the industry in marketing, integrated pest management, sustainable cultural practices, environmental and human health risks, invasive species, regulations, and profitability.

Haley Treadway Profile Page
Haley Treadway
Extension Agent I, Hamilton County
Phillip Joseph Haar Profile Page
Phillip Joseph Haar
Extension Area Specialist I, Eastern Region Office
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Green Express Short Course
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This program will offer green industry professionals the opportunity to learn the latest research-based information from various experts across the state to advance their management practices.
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Certified Lawn Care Professional Certificate
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This online course provides a strong foundation of turfgrass knowledge for novice turfgrass professionals or those who want to start a career in the field.
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Master Nursery Manager
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The Tennessee Master Nursery Producer program, both regular and advanced, is a professional development program for nursery crops producers.
The Pesticide Safety and Education Program is part of UT Extension's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Pesticide Safety and Education Program
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Pesticide Safety and Education Program (PSEP) in Tennessee is a statewide educational program with an overall goal to protect the environment and the public health from improper use of pesticides.
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Organic & Sustainable Crop Production
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The purpose of the University of Tennessee Organic and Sustainable Crop Production Program is to involve more Tennessee farmers in organic production.

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