Cultivate Education
Discover industry best practices, fresh ideas, and creative solutions to common challenges when you take part in education, tours, workshops, and more at Cultivate.
Experienced researchers and industry experts have come together to provide you and your team with the knowledge and tools you need to become more efficient, productive, and prepared for the future.
Education Sessions
Available with an All-Access Pass
Take an active role in your learning each day of Cultivate. Over 160+ educational sessions on a variety of subjects provide information on everything from fundamental skills to advanced techniques—in all segments of the green industry.
All-Access Pass Holders!
Attendees will have the option of attending specific sessions presented in Spanish.
Education Learning Tracks
To help guide your experience at Cultivate, sessions are organized into education “Learning Tracks.” Each track includes presentations focused on a specific topic, skill area, or industry segment. Create your own experience by choosing sessions from multiple Learning Tracks or take a deep-dive into a particular subject by following one track.
Learning Tracks at Cultivate Include:
Garden Retail
Put a little more green in your bottom line and manage today’s business shifts with confidence through these sessions that address consumer trends and maximize your retail space.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse growers face an array of questions, from fluctuating input costs and challenges with labor, to changes at retail and a shifting consumer marketplace. Learn about production techniques, best practices, and growing trends.
Management Clinic
Develop your business expertise, no matter your role in the industry or your business segment. From hiring the best talent, to developing a marketing plan or figuring out how to structure a sales team, there are a multitude of skills needed to lead a thriving operation.
Nursery
Learn about innovative production techniques and the hottest new varieties. Hear from leaders on managing challenges such as labor, greater regulatory oversight, and changes in the consumer marketplace.
Educación en Español
Education in Spanish
Disfruta de nuestro contenido educativo disponible en tu propio idioma. Mantente al tanto de las últimas técnicas de cultivo, optimiza tu operación y apoya el desarrollo profesional de tu equipo.
This series of grower-focused education will be taught entirely Spanish! Cover essential growing techniques, optimize your operation, and develop your team.
Cultivate On-Demand Education
Further your knowledge of industry best practices with the Cultivate'26 On-Demand Education Pass, providing access to must-see sessions recorded LIVE at Cultivate.
The Cultivate On-Demand Education Pass provides a total of 32 recorded Cultivate’26 presentations. As a bonus, 14 additional sessions presented in Spanish will also be included in the Cultivate’26 On-Demand package.
We're bringing the world-class education that the green industry has come to expect from Cultivate directly to you, wherever you are.
Session Skill Levels
Cultivate education sessions are broken down by the following skill levels:
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All Audience
- Appropriate for anyone with interest in this subject regardless of skill level.
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Fundamental
- Primary knowledge of the topic.
- Recommended for those who want to gain a basic understanding of the subject and material.
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Intermediate
- Moderate knowledge of the topic.
- Recommended for those who have some basic or fundamental knowledge of the subject and material already.
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Progressive
- Advanced knowledge of the topic.
- Recommended for those who have a moderate understanding of the subject and material already.
Session Education Types
Cultivate education sessions are broken down by the following types:
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Growing
Appropriate for anyone with interest in this subject regardless of skill level.
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Diagnostics
Classes specific to disease, weeds, insects, biocontrols, and other problems that can occur while growing.
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Technology
Classes specific to new automation, environmental controls, equipment, heating and cooling, lighting, software, structures, and retrofitting
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Business Operations
Classes specific to labor, HR, design and install, and sales and marketing.
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Research
Classes specific to university and other research in the industry.
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Trends
Classes specific to hot topics in the industry, including pollinators, green infrastructure, and biocontrols.
Hands-On Workshops at Cultivate
Take your learning to the next level when you sign up for Saturday workshops* at Cultivate. These half or full-day programs provide more in-depth opportunities for hands-on learning. Enrich your experience with programs designed to help you and your team develop knowledge and skills that you can take back to your business and implement immediately.
*Additional registration is required.
Greenhouse Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to enhance your growing skills. Learn from expert presenters covering a range of essential topics. Our speakers are industry leaders eager to share their expertise and help you improve your production practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and network with the best in the field.
More information coming soon!
Industry Production Tours
There is nothing like a production tour to show you what’s possible and inspire you – no matter how large or small your business—to try new things. AmericanHort is pleased to offer production tours at Cultivate to let you see some of the industry’s best practices up-close and personal. We visit facilities that are stand-outs in the industry.*
*Additional registration is required.
Garden Center Retail Tour
Get ready to take your garden center to the next level, beyond just a retail location. Discover how these garden centers have transformed their businesses into community centers, places where their customers want to come together and spend time outside of work and home life. Explore and share best practices in product merchandising, promotions, and customer engagement, as well as ideas you can immediately implement in your business.
More information on tour stops coming soon!
Greenhouse Production Tour
Visit area greenhouses to learn more about their growing and management practices. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how different sized operations with various growing tactics run their greenhouse. Explore what’s up-and-coming in greenhouse technology, discover cutting-edge research, and curate best management practices you can begin implementing in your operation during the Greenhouse Production Tour. Ask questions, network with other greenhouse growers, and take away new ideas for your own operations on this day-long visit.
More information on tour stops coming soon!
Nursery Production Tour
See some of the leading nursery grower operations in the Midwest on the nursery production tour. Learn about how these businesses maximize efficiency opportunities, manage complex supply chain logistics, and make upgrades to meet today’s business needs.
More information on tour stops coming soon!
Other Educational Programming
More opportunities to grow & learn at Cultivate!
Included with any Expo Plus registration OR All-Access Pass, don’t miss these learning opportunities through the tHRIve Sessions at Cultivate or the Cultivate Live! stage. Presentations on these stages share information that will help you learn about new product trends and new innovations, as well as industry-funded research designed to advance your business.
Free to attend, but prior registration is required.
Pesticide Recertification Credits at Cultivate
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- West Virginia
AmericanHort is seeking approval from a variety of states for Cultivate education sessions to be approved for Pesticide Recertification credits. As state approvals are secured, they will be listed below.
Have questions on pesticide recertification credits at Cultivate? Click here to contact us.