Board Busy with Interviews, Grant Applications & Funding Decisions
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...
Contributions Support Horticulture Students & Research
The season is upon us! As we move into the summer, it’s easy to get bogged down and focused on the day-to-day. During these...
A Heartfelt Thank You From CHREF
Gratitude is the word that best describes the incredible support CHREF has received from the nursery and greenhouse community! This year’s Industry Celebration raised...
CHREF Depends on Generosity & Volunteers
Thank you to all who donated to the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) at the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association Industry Celebration...
CHREF Update
We’re right in the thick of the season and although we can get caught up in the day-to-day, it’s never a bad time to...
CHREF Scholarship Winners Announced
By Mike Schleining, CCNP
CHREF Board Member
2015-16 & 2016-17 CHREF Scholarship Recipient
As you know, the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) relies on fundraisers...
Contribute Ideas & Donations to CSU Projects
Construction on the Nutrien Ag Science Building at Colorado State University is well underway. You can see updates at this website: http://agonthemove.agsci.colostate.edu/.
COVID-19 has caused...
CHREF Scholarship Recipients — Where are They Now? Part II
This month, the Board of the Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation will meet at Colorado State University (CSU) for their annual meeting. The...
Investing in the Industry’s Future
In this current climate, as we change our businesses to support healthy employees and healthy customers, it’s tough to see things getting back to...
CHREF Update
2023 has been an interesting season to navigate in the Green Industry—be it weather, economy, or general uncertainty of the future. The good news...


















