Karla Garcia, a seasoned expert in horticultural practices, shares insights from her recent training program and consultation at Bayer. The experience, marked by a focus on Spanish-speaking workers in the USA, underscores the significance of empowering workers to maintain quality and yield in agricultural processes.
In her reflections, Karla emphasizes the importance of providing training in a manner that fosters motivation and confidence among workers, enabling them to ask questions freely and participate actively in the learning process. The training covered a diverse range of topics, including pollination strategies, fertilizer management, greenhouse operations, irrigation techniques, pruning methods, and the role of supplemental lighting.
Notably, the breeding area in horticulture necessitates strategic approaches to reduce crop cycles and maximize seed yield, leading to distinct methodologies in greenhouse production compared to conventional methods.
This article offers valuable insights into the efforts of Hort Americas to deliver comprehensive training programs that equip workers with practical knowledge and skills essential for modern horticultural practices.