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Seed Your Future launches horticulture campaign
Seed Your Future, a national movement dedicated to inspiring the next generation of plant professionals, launched its“ From Classroom to Career: Growing Green Futures” campaign. Running through December 31, 2025, the effort seeks to raise $ 50,000 to equip teachers with career-focused horticulture resources, reaching thousands of students across the country.
For just $ 8.50, donors can underwrite one teacher’ s access to free Seed to STEM lessons and horticulture career tools. These materials introduce students to rewarding, purpose-driven careers in plant sciences and the green industry, blending science, sustainability, creativity and technology. One teacher using these lessons can inspire dozens of students to explore green pathways.
$ 85 equips 10 students with career exploration tools
$ 250 provides plantable paper for a school career fair
$ 850 impacts 100 students exploring horticulture careers
$ 1,700 empowers 200 + students with career pathways
$ 5,000 covers the cost of one teacher attending the Seed to STEM immersive program
“ Every donation helps us cultivate curiosity and career exploration in students while strengthening horticulture’ s future workforce,” said Jazmin Albarran, executive director of Seed Your Future.“ From classrooms to careers, your support directly enables teachers and students to discover the power and purpose of plants.” Impact Since 2014: Seed Your Future has opened doors for students by providing 147 career profiles showcasing diverse horticulture opportunities, a national database of internships and scholarships, the Plant Power Career Quiz, helping students discover their green pathway, engaging videos and a Horticulture STEM Career Documentary Series.
Individuals, companies, and industry partners can contribute through personal donations, corporate giving, or introductions to others passionate about cultivating green talent. Every contribution puts career-focused materials in teachers hands to give students hands-on learning experiences. To donate, visit: https: / givebutter. com / SYF _ Fundraiser
Jordy Smith retires from Wiedenmann North America
Wiedenmann North America announced the retirement of Jordy Smith, who served the company as the West Coast territory sales manager for the USA and Canada with exceptional dedication and leadership for more than 23 years.
Throughout his career, Smith has played a key role in promoting Wiedenmann’ s full line of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, earning the respect and appreciation of colleagues, dealers, and customers alike. His passion for the industry and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on the company’ s success and reputation across North America.
“ Jordy has been an integral part of the Wiedenmann family,” said Will Wolverton, president of Wiedenmann North America.“ His professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm for our products have helped strengthen our brand and build enduring relationships throughout the industry. He will truly be missed.”
Smith’ s retirement will be effective December 31, 2025. A successor has not yet been named. In the interim, customers and partners are encouraged to contact their territory sales managers or Wiedenmann North America’ s headquarters with any questions.
Deere and Douglas Dynamics expand Western partnership
John Deere announced the continued expansion of its strategic partnership with Western Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, to delivering best-in-class snow and ice control solutions.
Douglas Dynamics remains a cornerstone of the John Deere winter solutions portfolio. Its Western brand of snow and ice control equipment, including snowplows and ice blades, is now
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