Date: February, 2006
Abstract: The floriculture and nursery sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the United States (U.S.).Total domestic sales of these products, including greenhouse production, has risen by more than 40 percent over the past decade and was expected to top USD 17 billion in 2005.
The growth in floriculture and nursery sales can be attributed in part to the rise of large-scale retail chains, such as Wal-Mart and Home Depot, as these stores have focused on bringing a bigger, ...
Research Type: Ag Focus