Industry References

• Business & Employment Resources
• Commercial Flower Grower References
• Garden Center & Nursery References
• Water Management & Irrigation References
• Landscape Reference Materials
• Photo Websites
• Pest Resources
• Safety Resources and Training Manuals
• Tax Information

Business & Employment Resources :

• Guide to Starting a Business in MN
• Employment Law, Benefits, Human Resource Audits, Raising Capital, and more!
• Small Business Development Centers - help you write a business plan, marketing plant or financial analysis.
• Business Resources - from Law to Labor
• E-verify Frequently Asked Questions
• No Match Social Security Letters - Rules to Follow
• State Wage Statistics Report (Green Industry) - Compiled by MNLA in April 2007
• MN Job Bank - Post your job online and search resumes FREE at Minnesota Works (formerly Minnesota's Job Bank)!
• Job/Career Fairs - Partcipate in a job/career to help you recruit.
• Tax Credits - Learn about opportunities for non-traditional workers and get tax credit.

Commercial Flower Growers Reference Materials :

• 2007 Pack Trial Report and Photos - by Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
• Pest Control Charts - from University of Minnesota Professor John Erwin.
• Disease Control Charts - from University of Minnesota Professor John Erwin.
• Bodger Botanicals
• Euro American Propagators - A complete online resource for commercial flower growers, retailers and brokers.
• First Class Plants
• Goldsmith Seeds -Technical support and growing guidelines.
• HE Anderson Solution Finder
• NC State University - Floriculture Information Center
• OHP Chemical Class Chart
• Swift Greenhouses, Inc. - Quality wholesale plant growers of Perennials, Herbs, and Annuals.
• Yoder Brothers Grower Services - Grower Cultural Tips/Tip Sheets
• Fischer USA -products, technical supports, and resources
• Benary
• Perennial Plant Association -Trade association dedicated to improving the perennial plant industry.
• OFA - An Association of Floriculture Professionals is a member-focused national organization of greenhouse growers, garden center operators, retail and wholesale florists, interior plantscapers, green industry suppliers, students, and educators.

Garden Center & Nursery Reference Materials :

• Container Labeling Guidelines - Updated 2005
• Work Efficiency Reference and Tools for Nursery Growers

Water Management & Irrigation Reference Materials :

• The State Board of electricity, working with the enforcement department at DOLI, has posted a complaint form for PLT/TSC complaints.
• Slow the Flow Quiz
• Conservation Tips
• EPA WaterSense® certified professionals in MInnesota
• How to Create a Water Conservation Issue Paper
• Drop by Drop - A How-To Guide: Starting a Water Conservation Program
• Low Cost Conservation Programs for Cities and Public Agencies
• Minnesota's Rain Sensor Law
• In Minnesota, companies that install low voltage wiring as part of a landscape irrigation system must hold a Technology System Contractor (TSC) license. Furthermore, each TSC must have a Power Limited Technician (PLT) on staff. A list of all TSC companies can be found here (note that this list includes other low voltage contractors that install communications, alarm, and outdoor lighting systems.)
• Utility Locate Information
• 2004 Twin Cities Metropolitan Licensing and Permit Guidelines (pdf) - as they apply to the lawn sprinkler construction industry.
• Minnesota Turf and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices OVERVIEW (pdf)
• Irrigation Best Management Practices and 2005 Irrigation Specifications 02810 (pdf)
• Two Rivers Education Team: Water Resource Education

Landscape Reference Materials :

• So What's Up with Retaining Walls? - 2 ft vs. 4 ft engineering rules from DOLI
• Minnesota Commercial Truck and Passenger Regulations Fact Sheet
• Compost Site Locator
• Utility Locate Information
• 2005 Landscape Contractor Survey (by Kevin Kehoe)
  • High to Low Profit Analysis
    • Design Build
    • Construction Bid/Build
    • Maintenance
  • Revenue Analysis
    • Companies under $1,000,000
    • Companies between $1,000,000 - $3,000,000
    • Companies over $3,000,000

• Pesticide Applicator Information - MN Dept. of Agriculture
• Minnesota Commercial Truck and Passenger Regulations Fact Sheet
• Compost Site Locator
• Utility Locate Information
• Hispanic Lawn Forum

Photo Websites:

MNLA is not responsible for the content of these photo sites. Most of these sites provide photos at no charge but ask for attribution in return. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow the terms of usage provided by each site.

• Bailey Nurseries Image Library
• http://www.morguefile.com
• http://www.freephotosbank.com
• http://www.imageafter.com
• http://www.openphoto.net
• http://www.freephotosweb.com
• http://www.stockvault.net
• http://www.freefoto.com
• http://search.creativecommons.org

Pest Resources:

• Emerald Ash Borer & Asian Longhorned Beetle - 2006 Research and Development
• How well do insecticides work for Emerald Ash Borer?
• Evaluation of Insecticides for Control of Emerald Ash Borer: Summary of 2004 Trials
• 2006 March Bug Newsletter

Safety Resources and Training Manuals:

• Training Manuals for Landscape and Horticultural Services - FREE! (English/Spanish)
• PLANET Safety Tip Sheets - FREE! (English/Spanish)
• Minnesota Safety Council

Tax Information:

• Green Acres and Agricultural Tax Classification Changes
• Nursery and Greenhouse Plant Production - Farm Machinery
• Nursery and Greenhouse Plant Production - Ag Production Consumables
• Lawn and Garden Care, Landscaping

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