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The CT Green Industry
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CT’s largest plant industries are: Greenhouse Nursery & Landscape Florists In CT, all 3 of these areas generate: $949 million dollars per year 2,500 companies 41,000 employees
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Greenhouses Over 200 Greenhouse growers in CT Production of houseplants & annuals Annual – a plant that completes its life cycle in one year (some flowers & vegetables)
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Nursery & Landscape “Nursery” refers to area where trees, shrubs, and perennials are grown Perennial – fleshy plant that grows for several years without needing to several years without needing to be replanted be replanted Landscaping includes lawn mowing, pruning, designing, planting
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Florists in CT 600 Floral Shops 90 mass market florists (grocery stores) 50 free lance florists (out of their homes) 40 growers & suppliers
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Other Plant Industries in CT Fruit production Vegetable production Golf Courses Plant Research Farms Vineyards
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Plant Science Careers Floral Designer Wholesale Florist Salesperson Cut Flower Grower Landscape Designer Landscape Maintenance Golf Course Superintendent
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Vegetable and/or fruit grower Greenhouse grower Plant Science teacher Plant Scientist/Researcher Turf grass grower Manager of a Botanical Garden Plant Health Inspector – USDA Journalist for gardening magazines Greenhouse/Nursery supply salesperson
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