Career Description
Greenhouse production graduates help produce a variety of ornamental plants such as bedding plants, holiday plants (Easter Lilies, Poinsettias, etc.), and plants for special occasions. The greenhouse facilities range from small, family run operations to large commercial production greenhouses. The greenhouse industry is quickly becoming a high-tech industry with computers, robotics, and other exciting innovations. People who appreciate natural beauty, enjoy caring for plants and flowers, and have an attention for detail are particularly well suited for this career.

Program Information
Students enrolled in the one-year Greenhouse Production Program will learn how to schedule, produce, and care for a wide variety of plants grown commercially in the Upper Midwest as well as how to properly construct and manage a greenhouse production facility. A state-of-the-art greenhouse and laboratory provide the opportunity to learn in real-life situations.

Admissions.
The Greenhouse Production program is offered as a full-time day program. Because of sequencing of courses, it is best to begin this program in the fall semester.

Transfer Opportunities
Many Horticulture courses can be transferred to a variety of 4-year colleges and universities. Because each college has its own requirements, always check with an adviser or counselor about transferability of specific courses to these other colleges.

Employment Opportunities
Career opportunities include greenhouse production, plant propagation, greenhouse management and plant brokering.

Career Titles
Greenhouse Owner/Manager
Greenhouse Foreman
Propagator
Pest Control
Coordinator
Plant Sales
Plant and Supply Buyer
Greenhouse Supply
Representative
Plant Consultant

Greenhouse Production, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)