Class of 2022

While the ornamental industry is continuously evolving, it’s also an industry comprised of steadfast, committed professionals. Many of you have been in the business for many years, learning and pushing the industry forward. At Syngenta, we mirror that commitment, working diligently to expand product labels to include new uses, build new agronomic programs and develop solutions to meet the pest challenges you face each year.

As we continue to celebrate dedicated industry professionals, we are honored to partner with Greenhouse Management and Nursery Management for the sixth consecutive year to recognize the extraordinary individuals who have made significant achievements in the horticulture industry. Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Horticultural Industries Leadership Award winners:

• Brian Decker, Decker’s Nursery
• Ron Caird, Por La Mar Nursery
• Jim Berry, J. Berry Nursery
• Bobby Barnitz, Bob’s Market & Greenhouses
• Gina Falcetti, Skagit Horticulture
• The Saunders Brothers (Bennett, Tom, Jim and Robert Saunders), Saunders Brothers Nursery

We’d also like to congratulate this year’s winner of the special educator award: Bridget Behe, Michigan State University.

Undeniably, the last two years have been difficult, but despite the challenges, these recipients demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication, positively impacting customers, businesses and the industry as a whole.

Most recently, we introduced Postiva^™, a unique broad-spectrum, long-lasting fungicide that combines ADEPIDYN^® technology in FRAC Group 7 and difenoconazole in FRAC Group 3. Postiva helps control difficult diseases such as Fusarium, leaf spots, Botrytis and powdery mildew, while also suppressing bacterial pathogens.

Additionally, as a result of our continued investment in research and development, we have introduced new and updated agronomic programs to help you manage the most common pests that affect poinsettias, spring bedding plants, mums, roses and more. These programs are thoroughly researched and incorporate some of the most trusted products in our portfolio, including Mainspring® GNL insecticide, and Mural^®, Postiva and Segovis^® fungicides.

Lastly, we continue to help greenhouse and nursery operations succeed by maximizing profitability through our GreenTrust^® 365 program, which allows you to earn yearlong rebates on product purchases. While you work to keep operations insect- and disease-free, we’re by your side with proven tools and continual support.

Again, congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards! Thank you for the vital role you play in growing strong, healthy and beautiful plants.

Tripp Trotter

Head of Marketing, Turf and Ornamental Syngenta