1. Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) Foundation
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2. Careers in Horticulture – The Green Industry
Pathways to Horticulture
High school curriculum

3. How Important is the Green Industry?
“The most noteworthy thing about gardeners is that they are always optimistic, always enterprising, and never satisfied. They always look forward to doing something better than they have ever done before.” Vita Sackville-West “Life begins the day you start a garden.” Chinese Proverb “Gardening is the purest of human pleasures.” Francis Bacon “The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.” Claude Monet “Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen “Gardening is the only unquestionably useful job.” George Bernard Shaw
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4. Careers in Horticulture – The Green Industry
Segment One – Career Opportunities in Minnesota
Segment Two – Educational Pathways Green Industry Careers
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5. Minnesota Landscape Interesting Facts 40% Are Hiring
60,000 Professional Jobs Available
$50,000 Average Salary
Companies With More Than 10
Employees Pay the Most
70% of Management Positions
Have Health Insurance
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6. Greenhouse Nursery Turf Bedding Plants Floriculture Cropswo
Greenhouse
Bedding Plants
Floriculture Crops
Trees and Shrubs
Perennial Plants
Nursery
Growing Tress & Shrubs
Propagation
Turf
Lawns
Golf Courses & Sports Fields
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7. Retail Garden Centers Trees, Shrubs and Plants Supplies and Equipment
Services Available
Professional Advice
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8. Education and Research
University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Horticultural Science
Agricultural Education
University of Minnesota
College of Design (Landscape Design)
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9. Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance
Minnesota Community and Technical Colleges
Landscape & Design Programs
Landscape Design Company
MNSCU College Plant Science Programs
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10. Arboretums, Education and Display
University of Minnesota Arboretum
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Photos courtesy of U of M Arboretum

11. How Do I Learn About Green Industry Careers?
Minnesota High School Agriculture Programs
Courses-Plant & Soil Science, Landscape Design, Agribusiness & Leadership
Supervised Agricultural Experience
Competitive Career Development Events
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12. Education Path-Experience
Try It Out
Summer jobs
Internships
Volunteering
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13. Education Path Non-Degree Programs – Industry & Evening Programs
High School Agriculture and FFA
Associate’s Degree – Community Colleges
Bachelor’s Degree –Colleges and Universities
Master’s Degree – Colleges and Universities
Ph. D. Degree - Universities
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14. Minnesota Industry Certification Programs
Minnesota Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA)
Certified Professional
Other Certifications
Certified Irrigation Contractors
Interlocking Concrete Paver
National Concrete Masonry Association
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Programs
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15. Connect with horticulture and landscaping resources.
Thank you for using the Pathways through Horticulture Curriculum, provided to Minnesota teachers free-of-charge, courtesy of the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association and the MNLA Foundation.
For more information or to inquire about other resources offered by the MNLA Foundation, please contact:
MNLA Foundation
Office:
Connect with horticulture and landscaping resources.
Your resource for careers in the green industry.  
These lessons were obtained through a purchase agreement between the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association (PLNA) and have been modified by the MNLA. The Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association retains all original ownership rights and all copyrights. © 2005, Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association. All Rights Reserved.