by Staff Reporter, Garden Center Magazine
Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 5:13PM EDT
Floral Plant Growers LLC in Denmark, Wis., has earned VeriFlora certification
for its commitment to sustainable horticulture practices at all three of its
greenhouse locations: Denmark, Wis., Richmond, Ind., and Boyden, Iowa. In May,
2008, FPG’s Denmark facility was the first open market plug-and-liner producer
and the fourth potted plant producer in North America to attain the VeriFlora
certification.
VeriFlora is an agricultural sustainability and eco-labeling program recognized
as the gold-standard in the horticulture industry for products sold in North
America. Certification assures that all Floral Plant Growers’ retail ready and
grower ready products have been produced in an environmentally and socially
responsible manner and also meet the highest standards for freshness and
quality.
“Attaining VeriFlora sustainability certification is the right thing for our
customers, employees, community, and owners," said Scott Lueder, FPG president
and CEO. "Being one of the first young and potted plant producers to complete
this rigorous program demonstrates FPG’s commitment not only to the present, but
also the future.”
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