EXPLORING THE HORTICULTURE FIELD Introductory Horticulture Modified by

EXPLORING THE HORTICULTURE FIELD Introductory Horticulture Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office September 2005 August 2008

What is Horticulture…. . * Horticulture includes the cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers. August 2008

The horticulture industry consist of four major divisions: * PROMOLOGY The science and practice of growing, harvesting, handling, storing, processing, and marketing tree fruits. * OLERICULTURE The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing vegetables. August 2008

Some more industries…. . * FLORICULTURE The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, designing, and marketing flowering plants * LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY INDUSTRY The science and practice of propagating, growing, installing, maintaining, and using grasses, annual plants, shrubs, and trees in the landscape. August 2008

Additional specialized areas include: * SEED PRODUCTION The science and practice of producing, processing, and selling high-quality seed crops for use in growing a wild range of horticulture crops that grow true from seed. * RELATED OCCUPATIONS-Those areas OCCUPATIONS that provide products and services necessary in the production of horticulture crops. August 2008

Jobs In Horticulture * Greenhouse Employee * Grounds Maintenance Employee * Gardener Center Employee August 2008 * Nursery Employee * Golf Course Employee * City, State, or National Park Employee

There are other factors to consider before selecting a career: * Will the job be challenging? * What types of duties does the work involve? * What skills does the job require? * Are jobs in the field available? August 2008

Jobs in Horticulture…. . • Greenhouse Employee • Grounds Maintenance Employee • Nursery Employee • Golf Course Employee • Garden Center Employee August 2008 • City, State, or National Park Employee

August 2008

Jobs that requires work with hands or tools and done outside * * * * greenhouse Worker propagator tree surgeon turf worker greens keeper orchardist vegetable crop grower August 2008 * * * * Nursery grower bedder pruner grounds keeper landscape gardener small fruit grower farm chemicals sales worker

Jobs That May Require Advanced Training * * * landscape architect teacher plant breeder sales person greenhouse manager garden center manager * pesticide specialist * consultant August 2008 * researcher * office supervisor * plant disease specialist * nursery manager * pest control specialist * landscape contractor