The Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly convened on January 12th, 2022. With the COVID-19 pandemic making the past two sessions much different, it finally feels like things are getting closer to normal at the Capitol.
To date, there have been over 430 bills introduced with anticipation of many more to be come in the next few weeks....
What is more common these days at a meeting, on social media, or on TV than someone loudly proclaiming the validity of their political views? And someone else responding in kind. Things often escalate to shouting (out loud or in type), neither side truly listens to the other, and rarely is anything accomplished. We see this on the news,...
Jericho Nursery101 Alameda Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114505-205-5446http://www.jerichonursery.com
Interview with Rick Hobson and Jennifer Timms-Hobson, Owners
What’s the history of Jericho Nursery?
(Rick) For 25 years I worked at Rowland Nursery. By 2005 I sensed an uneasiness within the company so I began thinking about what might come next for me. By way of divine inspiration, I felt that it was my destiny...
Botanical Interests, Inc.660 Compton StreetBroomfield, CO 80020303-464-6464
http://www.botanicalinterests.com
Interview with Curtis Jones, Co-Owner and Co-Founder
How did Botanical Interests get started?
In high school, I had a teacher who was instrumental in developing my interest in plants. Eventually I started working for a seed company and quickly realized they didn’t meet my personal expectations for the qualities of a great company. Along the...
When I was asked to become a Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association board member in 1997, I was excited to join such an important organization for our industry. I am now honored to begin my term as President of the Board of Directors.
Outside of my work life, I am a mom of two great young adults and a pup...
It’s almost here! The Nutrien Agricultural Sciences building (previously named Shepardson) at Colorado State University is set to finish construction and open in spring 2022, and it’s looking great!
The new building features a green roof, a classroom in the round, state-of the art research and lab teaching facilities, and a brand-new design studio for the landscape design students. You...
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
As part of our multi-site woody plant trials throughout Colorado, one site is at Orchard Mesa Research Station, now called Colorado State University – West Campus. This site has had woody plant coalition trials for 19 years, and the climatic and soil conditions are quite different from sites along...
Including employees with diverse backgrounds on a company’s staff is not just a matter of providing equitable work opportunities, but it expands a company’s possibilities. People from different backgrounds offer unique perspectives that can lead to innovative solutions and additional opportunities from new markets and products to alternative ways of accomplishing projects.
However, attracting a diverse workforce has its challenges...
Past recipients of scholarships from the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) have a lot in common, especially a commitment to career and personal development. They are thankful for the many opportunities and great connections in the industry that were made available through the scholarship process. Most of all, they are passionate about their jobs.
Since 1983, CHREF has...
What type of company is Bioline?
With more than 40 years of experience and a solid technological background, Bioline Agrosciences is a renowned world-class player in biological control that specializes in offering premium quality biocontrol solutions to growers worldwide. Bioline Agrosciences has recently enlarged its production capacity with sites in Europe, Africa and the U.S., adding to existing breeding facilities...
