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83 percent of Gen Xers and 74 percent
of Baby Boomers.
According to Geary, big issues for
the Green Industry in 2015 and beyond
will include immigration reform, the
Affordable Care Act, pollinator health,
tax reform, new technologies, and, of
course, water.
"Without water, none of this
happens," said Geary.
Information provided by Michael
V. Geary and AmericanHort. With a
combined 220-plus years of experience
with the whole of the plant and horti-
culture services industry, AmericanHort
was formed by the ANLA and OFA
members to unify the industry, improve
collaboration, increase organizational
efficiencies, and expand the support for
the industry's businesses. With that goal
in mind, AmericanHort represents the
entire horticulture industry, including
breeders, greenhouse and nursery growers,
retailers, distributors, interior and exterior
landscapers, florists, students, educators,
researchers, manufacturers, and all of
those who are part of the industry market
chain. For more information, visit www.
AmericanHort.org.
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