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Economic Impact

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

>> Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Florida Industries
A study by UF's Alan W. Hodges and Mohammad Rahmani

Economic Impact Study

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

Executive Summary (PDF) | Complete 2005 Economic Impact Study (PDF)

For more information on the Economic Impact Study, contact FNGLA.
E-Mail: info@fngla.org
Phone: (800) 375-3642

Landscape Wage & Benefits Survey Results

2007 Study

Have you ever wanted to find how your firm's wages and benefits compare to others in the Florida Landscape Industry? ORDER this 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.