National Survey of Ornamental Grower Practices

In order to better understand ornamental grower production practices nationwide, an extensive survey was released through a variety of sources, including Extension agents and grower contacts at tradeshows.  The survey asked growers for detailed information about a number of topics including their water source(s), total income, income from ornamental production, production costs, irrigation type, and plant loss rates.  These results were then compiled into a database for analysis. Regional and national trends in ornamental production will be discussed, based on survey results.  This information is helpful for determining current grower practices and provides a baseline to measure changes over time.