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COMMERCIAL ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

Greenhouse, Nursery, Landscape and Turf Programs

The greenhouse, nursery, landscape and turf maintenance industries are a significant green industry in Southwest Michigan. In Kalamazoo County alone, over $ 90 million wholesale value bedding plants are produced and shipped throughout the states. MSU Extension Horticulture Educators provide educational programs, information and materials to these industries.

Southwest Region Educator -
Jeanne Himmelein

Jeanne has been with Michigan State University Extension since 1994. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Western Michigan University and a Masters Degree in Professional IPM / Entomology from Michigan State University. Jeanne works closely with the greenhouse industry. Kalamazoo County is the largest bedding plant producer in the United States.

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