{"id":10031,"date":"2024-03-11T18:49:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T18:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afe.epicenter1.com\/?page_id=10031"},"modified":"2026-07-28T11:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:39:36","slug":"vic-margaret-ball-internship-host-employer-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/vic-margaret-ball-internship-host-employer-information","title":{"rendered":"Vic &#038; Margaret Ball Internship &#8211; Host Employer Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tid=\"block_2b23983efa64e8eebe3c3da5f547ee26\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--masthead alignfull  -split-image  \">\n\t  \t\t\t<div class=\"bound boundfull\">\n\t<div class=\"masthead_image\" id=\"masthead-image\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1400 \/ 1400;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-12-11-at-1.17.33\u202fPM.png\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-12-11-at-1.17.33\u202fPM.png\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2023-12-11-at-1.17.33\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"masthead_content\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"masthead_title\">Vic &#038; Margaret Ball Internship &#8211; Host Employer Information<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_72f4352070e3d2c8bc79969931942075\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--jump-nav aligntrue  jump-nav   aligntrue  \">\n\t\t<div class=\"nmc-block_header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tExplore\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t<ul class=\"jump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1\" class=\"jump_a\" >Overview<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2\" class=\"jump_a\" >Responsibilities <\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3\" class=\"jump_a\" >Host Employers<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"1\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--half-half-video alignfull  half-half-video   alignfull  \">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n    <div class=\"wrap \">\n      <div class=\"image\">\n                                    \n        \n        <div class=\"video_wrap\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fm0HQwtIPqM\" data-video-id=\"fm0HQwtIPqM\" aria-label=\"Play embedded video\" data-video-source=\"youtube\">\n                                \n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 681 \/ 383;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Internshipphoto.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1.7777777777778-fit:cover\/Internshipphoto--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Internshipphoto.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1.7777777777778-fit:cover\/Internshipphoto--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Internshipphoto.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1.7777777777778-fit:cover\/Internshipphoto--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                  \n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tParticipate in AFE&#8217;s Vic &#038; Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program!\n\t<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"text\"><p>Are you looking for top talent to join your greenhouse or nursery operation? Participate in AFE&#8217;s Vic &amp; Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program. As a host employer, you can get young, energetic floriculture\/horticulture students to join your team while allowing them the opportunity to gain practical experience. Learn how AFE helps you train the next generation of industry leaders!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                            <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 id=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Host Employers share their knowledge and expertise to ensure a knowledgeable workforce well into the future!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming an AFE Host employer is easy!&nbsp; If your organization has internship opportunities, or is interested in beginning an internship program, you should be working with AFE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AFE and the Vic &amp; Margaret Ball committee take this internships very serious.&nbsp; All applications are carefully screened to ensure the students are mature and knowledgeable enough to handle an internship.&nbsp; Students are evaluated on their coursework, grades, activities within the industry and by their faculty members recommendation.&nbsp; Not all students are approved, and only those who meet our strict scoring requirements are selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibilities of a host employer<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employ the Intern at a fair market wage for the geographic area and position (not less than the hourly minimum wage).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the Intern with an overview of the entire company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide varied experience with crops, tasks and responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide for periodic Intern\/supervisor discussion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the Intern time to spend with faculty member during an on-site visit (time to be mutually agreed upon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help the Intern locate reasonably priced housing for the training period. (Employer is not responsible for rent.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Intern performance questionnaire at the conclusion of training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: assign the student a project during internship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div\n\tid=\"3\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--deadline-content aligntrue  deadline-content   aligntrue  \">\n\t  <div class=\"deadline-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"icon\">\n      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>calendar<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.77778 1.94444C7.77778 0.87045 8.64823 0 9.72222 0C10.7962 0 11.6667 0.87045 11.6667 1.94444V5.83333C11.6667 6.90733 10.7962 7.77778 9.72222 7.77778C8.64823 7.77778 7.77778 6.90733 7.77778 5.83333V1.94444ZM22.1667 4.47222H12.8333V5.83333C12.8333 7.55144 11.4403 8.94444 9.72222 8.94444C8.00411 8.94444 6.61111 7.55144 6.61111 5.83333V4.47222H4.08333C1.82747 4.47222 0 6.29969 0 8.55556V30.9167C0 33.1725 1.82747 35 4.08333 35H30.9167C33.1725 35 35 33.1725 35 30.9167V8.55556C35 6.29969 33.1725 4.47222 30.9167 4.47222H28.3889V5.83333C28.3889 7.55144 26.9959 8.94444 25.2778 8.94444C23.5597 8.94444 22.1667 7.55144 22.1667 5.83333V4.47222ZM2.72222 30.9167V14.7778H32.2778V30.9167C32.2778 31.6686 31.6686 32.2778 30.9167 32.2778H4.08333C3.33138 32.2778 2.72222 31.6686 2.72222 30.9167ZM7.77778 16.7222C6.91798 16.7222 6.22222 17.418 6.22222 18.2778V20.6111C6.22222 21.4709 6.91798 22.1667 7.77778 22.1667H10.1111C10.9709 22.1667 11.6667 21.4709 11.6667 20.6111V18.2778C11.6667 17.418 10.9709 16.7222 10.1111 16.7222H7.77778ZM6.22222 26.0556C6.22222 25.1958 6.91798 24.5 7.77778 24.5H10.1111C10.9709 24.5 11.6667 25.1958 11.6667 26.0556V28.3889C11.6667 29.2487 10.9709 29.9444 10.1111 29.9444H7.77778C6.91798 29.9444 6.22222 29.2487 6.22222 28.3889V26.0556ZM24.8889 16.7222C24.0291 16.7222 23.3333 17.418 23.3333 18.2778V20.6111C23.3333 21.4709 24.0291 22.1667 24.8889 22.1667H27.2222C28.082 22.1667 28.7778 21.4709 28.7778 20.6111V18.2778C28.7778 17.418 28.082 16.7222 27.2222 16.7222H24.8889ZM14.7778 18.2778C14.7778 17.418 15.4735 16.7222 16.3333 16.7222H18.6667C19.5265 16.7222 20.2222 17.418 20.2222 18.2778V20.6111C20.2222 21.4709 19.5265 22.1667 18.6667 22.1667H16.3333C15.4735 22.1667 14.7778 21.4709 14.7778 20.6111V18.2778ZM16.3333 24.5C15.4735 24.5 14.7778 25.1958 14.7778 26.0556V28.3889C14.7778 29.2487 15.4735 29.9444 16.3333 29.9444H18.6667C19.5265 29.9444 20.2222 29.2487 20.2222 28.3889V26.0556C20.2222 25.1958 19.5265 24.5 18.6667 24.5H16.3333ZM25.2778 0C24.2038 0 23.3333 0.87045 23.3333 1.94444V5.83333C23.3333 6.90733 24.2038 7.77778 25.2778 7.77778C26.3518 7.77778 27.2222 6.90733 27.2222 5.83333V1.94444C27.2222 0.87045 26.3518 0 25.2778 0Z\" fill=\"#D2386C\"\/>\n<\/svg>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"application\">\n          <h3>Become a Host Employer!<\/h3>          <p>Click the button below to access the Host Employer Application. All questions and completed applications can be sent to Candice Musgrove at <strong><a href=\"mailto:cmusgrove@afeendowment.org\">cmusgrove@afeendowment.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Student application deadlines are March 1 and October 1 each year.<\/p>\n\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/assets\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Host-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Host Application<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"3\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--read-more alignfull  read-more   alignfull  \">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundcontent\">\n    <div class=\"content hideContent\">\n      <h5>Special thanks to the following organizations who have hosted AFE interns.<\/h5>\n<p>The following list represents current and past Vic &amp; Margaret Ball host employers.\u00a0\u00a0 If you would like to join this list and become a host for AFE\u2019s Vic &amp; Margaret Ball Interns, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/assets\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Host-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please contact AFE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agristarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agri-Starts (FL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peonyfarmstay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Perfect Peony (AL)<\/a> (Housing Available for Interns)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/ALDERSHOT-of-New-Mexico-Inc\/420868694641008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aldershot of New Mexico (NM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armasson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex R. Masson Wholesale Growers (KS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/altmanplants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Altman Plants (CO) (<\/a>housing available for interns)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andymastgreenhouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Mast Greenhouses (MI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Aris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arishort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aris Horticulture (OH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashcombe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses (PA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bachman\u2019s Inc. (MN)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bartlettsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bartlett\u2019s Ocean View Farm, Inc. (MA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.battlefieldfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Battlefield Farms Inc. (VA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfarmsinc.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bear Creek Farms (OK)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellnursery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bell Nursery<\/a> (MD, NC, VA, OH locations &#8211; <em>on-site housing at Burtonsville, MD location available for summer\/fall internships)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebirdnursery.com\/\">Bluebird Nursery, Inc. (NE) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bob's Market\" href=\"https:\/\/bobsmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob\u2019s Market and Greenhouses, Inc. (WV)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clesen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clesen Midwest, Inc (IL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colorpoint.us\/\">ColorPrint (IL, KY)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.davis-floral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Davis Floral Company (GA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dscolegrowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">D.S. Cole Growers (NH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drippingspringsgarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dripping Springs Garden (AR)<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/altmanplants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(<\/a>housing available for interns)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecgrowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emerald Coast Growers (FL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"EuroAmerican\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pweuro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EuroAmerican Propagators (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmerswest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Farmers\u2019 West (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwfourstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Star Greenhouse, Inc. (MI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frisbygreenhouse.com\/\">Frisby Greenhouses (OK) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsource.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">G&amp;B Orchid Lab &amp; Nursery (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gloverperennials.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glover Perennials (NY)<\/a> (Housing available)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandiflora.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grandiflora (FL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greencirclegrowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Circle Growers (OH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hart\u2019s Nursery (PA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heartlandgrowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heartland Growers (IN)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesteadgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homestead Gardens (MD)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homewoodnursery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homewood Nursery (NC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inbloomfloralcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In Bloom Floral Company (AR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfschmidt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J. Frank Schmidt &amp; Sons (OR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerrys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerry\u2019s Bromeliad Nursery (FL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitayamabrothers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitayama Brothers (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnursery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Knox Nursery (FL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/longwoodgardens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Longwood Gardens (PA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonsgarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marty Johnson Garden Center (KS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolinagreenhouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metrolina Greenhouses (NC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelsnurseryflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael\u2019s Nursery (FL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Mid-American Growers\" href=\"http:\/\/mid-american-growers.hub.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mid-American Growers (IL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.molbaks.com\/default.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Molbak\u2019s Garden + Home (WA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mossgreenhouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moss Greenhouses (ID)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Natchez\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natcheztracegreenhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Natchez Trace Greenhouses (MS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nealmastgreenhouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neal Mast &amp; Son Greenhouse (MI) <\/a>(housing available for interns)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcreeknurseries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Creek Nurseries (PA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Oglevee, Ltd.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecke.com\/oglevee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oglevee, Ltd. (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivehill.net\/images\/interface\/FlashMain.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Olive Hill Greenhouses (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonflowers.com\/\">Oregon Flowers (OR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ppandl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pacific Plug &amp; Liner (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ecke Ranch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Ecke Ranch (CA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Peace Tree Farm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacetreefarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peace Tree Farm (PA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pikespeakfloral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pikes Peak Greenhouse (LA, TX)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Plant Delights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. (NC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantpeddler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plantpeddler, (IA)<\/a> (housing available for interns)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pleasant View Gardens (NH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purebeautyfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pure Beauty Farms<\/a> (FL) (housing available)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Raker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raker &amp; Sons, Inc. (MI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Roycroft\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roycroftdaylilies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roycroft Daylily Nursery (SC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smith Gardens (CA,OR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/springmeadownursery.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring Meadow Nursery (MI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stutzmans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stutzman Greenhouse (KS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnymeadowsflowerfarm.com\/\">Sunny Meadows Flower Farm (OH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltgreenhouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunbelt Greenhouses (GA &amp; MI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swiftgreenhouses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swift Greenhouses (IA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Syngenta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.syngentaflowers.com\/country\/us\/en\/Pages\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Syngenta Flowers\u00a0<\/a>(US &amp; Europe)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tagawagardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tagawa Greenhouses (CO) <\/a>(housing available for interns)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Timbuk Farms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbukfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timbuk II Plant Company (OH)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Twixwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twixwood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twixwood Nursery (MI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vanwingerden-intl.com\/home.html\">Van Wingerden International (NC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veldkamps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veldkamp Greenhouses (CO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkf.com\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gmb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walter Knoll Florist (MO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waltersgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Walter\u2019s Gardens, Inc. 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