Join us as we tour these local operations and see first hand what they are doing to control pests and diseases.
* Additional fee of $50 required (includes boxed lunch and transportation)
Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses, Inc.
Apopka, FL
Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses consists of 9 locations totaling 2.8 million sq. ft. of glass greenhouses which are home to more than 400 varieties of unusual tropical foliage.They are dedicated to growing the finest and most unique tropical foliage which is grown indoors and specially acclimated for indoor and lower light conditions.
Knox Nursery
Winter Garden, FL
Knox Nursery has been in business since 1962 and is one of the industry leaders in starter plugs for annual bedding plants.The company grows 13,000 varieties of flowering annuals for a variety of customers, including landscapers and home improvement chain stores, nationwide.
Mid Florida Research and Education Center
Apopka, FL
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is a unit of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida and has diverse research and extension programs, with faculty, post-doctoral associates and graduate assistants working with a variety of crops and organisms. The MREC is focused on research and outreach in support of Florida’s large and growing horticulture industry. The research team at MREC includes entomologists, horticulturists, plant pathologists, plant physiologists, plant breeder/ geneticists.
