Membership: More Valuable Than Ever! The pandemic has been a strange mix for our industry. Starting with apprehension of the initial lockdowns and after the slow start to 2020 it has been a very strong two seasons for the horticulture industry overall. This has brought many new challenges, from changes in operations to sector wide supply and labour shortages. So, despite the boom in demand and sales there have so many cost increases that many I have talked to do not feel they are doing as well as they can. While we continue to work on the more systemic issues like labour (from recruitment to retention to skills development) and standards (including the snow and ice standard – see page 8) there is one thing your association continues to excel at; saving members money!
GREEN FOR LIFE SUMMER 2021 • 10
