exploring the horticulture field introductory horticulture modified by georgia agricultural...

EXPLORING THE EXPLORING THE HORTICULTURE FIELDHORTICULTURE FIELD

Introductory HorticultureIntroductory HorticultureModified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office

September 2005

What is Horticulture…..What is Horticulture…..

* Horticulture includes the cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers.

The horticulture industry consist of The horticulture industry consist of four major divisions:four major divisions:

* PROMOLOGYPROMOLOGY- The science and practice of growing, harvesting, handling, storing, processing, and marketing tree fruits.

* OLERICULTUREOLERICULTURE- The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing vegetables.

Some more industries…..Some more industries…..

* FLORICULTUREFLORICULTURE- The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, designing, and marketing flowering plants

* LANDSCAPE AND NURSERYLANDSCAPE AND NURSERY INDUSTRYINDUSTRY-The science and practice of propagating, growing, installing, maintaining, and using grasses,annual plants, shrubs, and trees in the landscape.

Additional specialized areas Additional specialized areas include:include:

* SEED PRODUCTIONSEED 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 OCCUPATIONSRELATED OCCUPATIONS-Those areas that provide products and services necessary in the production of horticulture crops.

Jobs In HorticultureJobs In Horticulture

* Greenhouse Employee

* Grounds Maintenance Employee

* Gardener Center Employee

* Nursery Employee

* Golf Course Employee

* City, State, or National Park Employee

There are other factors to consider There are other factors to consider before selecting a career: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?

Jobs in Horticulture…..

• Greenhouse Employee

• Nursery Employee

• Garden Center Employee

• Grounds Maintenance Employee

• Golf Course Employee

• City,State, or National Park Employee

Jobs that requires work with Jobs that requires work with hands or tools and done outsidehands or tools and done outside

* greenhouse Worker* propagator* tree surgeon* turf worker * greens keeper* orchardist* vegetable crop grower

* Nursery grower* bedder* pruner* grounds keeper* landscape gardener* small fruit grower* farm chemicals sales

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Jobs That May Require Jobs That May Require Advanced TrainingAdvanced Training

* landscape architect* teacher* plant breeder* sales person* greenhouse manager* garden center manager* pesticide specialist* consultant

* researcher* office supervisor* plant disease specialist* nursery manager* pest control specialist* landscape contractor