Economic Impact Survey Results

Florida’s Nursery & Landscape Industry
Continues to Prove BIG Economic Impact

Nursery crops are one of the largest agricultural commodity groups in Florida, along with fruits, vegetables and forest products. Florida is a leading state, ranked second only to California in the US in terms of overall industry value.

In 2005, total sales by Florida nursery, landscape service firms and horticulture retailers were $15.2 billion. Sales skyrocketed in comparison to sales in 2000, growing by 54%

Funded jointly by the Farm Credit Associations of Florida and the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA), this landmark study measures the economic value of various segments of Florida's nursery and landscape industry. For the first time, sales and employment data for all of Florida’s 67 counties are included. This study also captures hurricane-related lost sales and structural damage figures for both 2004 and 2005.

Study investigators were University of Florida economists:
Dr. Alan Hodges awhodges@ufl.edu
Dr. John Haydu jjh@mail.ifas.ufl.edu

For more information on the Economic Impact Study contact FNGLA. E-Mail: info@fngla.org Phone: 800.375.3642. The Executuve Summary is available by clicking the icon above or by downloading the PDF to the right. To access a copy of the complete 2005 Economic Impact Study, CLICK HERE.

2007 Landscape Wage and Benefits Survey Results

Have you ever wanted to find how your firm's wages and benefits compare to others in the Florida Landscape Industry?  Visit the FNGLA booth during FNATS: The Landscape Show or CLICK HERE to order this new landmark study to review the results for yourself.

Be ahead of the competition and use this valuable tool to assure you are attracting and keeping key personnel essential to the survivability and success of your business.

The study provides detailed benchmarks for the management of your landscape operation and it is available to FNGLA members at a preferential member rate of just $50 per copy!  Non-members can also purchase this valuable business tool for $450.

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