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For many growers, spring is the busiest time of the year. Day in and day out, you are working extra hours, filling orders and double and triple-checking everything — all while trying to remember to take 10 minutes for lunch. Sometimes, it feels like all you can do is survive.
This guide is here to help you do just that and more. The 2017 Spring Survival Guide features tips on everything from maintaining pest and disease management best practices to strengthening your stress management skills, using the right software and staying organized.
Have your own spring survival success story? Drop us a line at kvarga@gie.net and tell us about how you thrived during the chaos.
Keeping your cool
5 ways to manage stress
5 tips for staying organized
Softer on stress
7 pest and disease tips

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