Help Us Create a Legacy
By Michael Scleining, CCNP, Arbor Valley Nursery
In December, the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) met for its annual meeting, where we interviewed...
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...
Contribute to Horticulture’s Future
By Mike Schleining, CCNP
CHREF Board Member
2015-16 & 2016-17 CHREF Scholarship Recipient
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation plays an integral role in encouraging and...
CHREF Update
We hope your season is off to a great start!
It was a record year at the Industry Celebration held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera...
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...
An Industry that Cares
In these unprecedented times, it can be difficult to think about the next couple months, not to mention years ahead. Still, we can’t forget...
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...
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...
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 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...



















