Front Range Community College Scholarship Winners
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation was pleased with the turnout of students at the Front Range Community College (FRCC) scholarship interviews. The...
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...
Our Industry’s Future Part 1: Excuses Never Lead to Solutions
By Matt Edmundson, CHREF Board President
I was sitting at the back-corner table, scanning the room and feeling pretty skeptical about the presentation I was...
Innovating New Avenues for Serving the Industry
Although we are living in unprecedented times, the need for talented individuals and continued research in our industry remains certain.
The Colorado Horticulture Research and...
CHREF Awards $165,000 over Five Years
The Board of Directors of the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) met at Colorado State University in December for its annual meeting,...
An Industry with a Strong Future
By David McKinney, CSU Scholarship Winner
When looking back on my past three years at Colorado State University, I have come to understand that I...
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 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...
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...
Golf Fundraiser & CSU Renovations Coming this Fall
The Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation plays an integral role in encouraging and rewarding top-performing students at Colorado State University and Front Range...


















