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Hartford Conference Program Debut
The 2016 Program Committee, led by Dale Pierson, is pleased to unveil this year's Eastern Region conference program: "The Yankee Way: Questioning, Learning and Sharing". Come learn the latest about greenhouse coverings, foliar application of rooting hormones, marketing natives, grafting Aronia and more. Panel discussions will tackle the topics of branding and the role of GMO's in horticulture. Speakers will take questions and comments during their talks giving you the chance to actively participate. The "can't miss" conference of 2016! September 21-24, 2016. Click HERE for more.
What Good is a Library Full of Dead Plants?
The Atlantic debunks the idea that herbaria are outdated and old fashioned. The U.S. National Science Foundation provided funding for digitizing the data that accompanies the preserved plant specimens. Researchers use the database to reveal how climate change is altering the world's ecosystems. Click HERE to read the article.
Keeping Trademarks Valid
Trademark holders are required to monitor and enforce the way their trademarks are used, if they don't want to risk legal challenges to the validity of their trademarks. It's important for trademark holders to take appropriate measures to ensure that their trademarks represent their brand effectively throughout the entire supply chain.
Read the full article on page 44 of Floriculture International HERE.
