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Your interest in beauty - a well-landscaped home, a lovely garden to enjoy, or the community in which you live - deserves professional assistance. The Iowa Nurseryman's Association is recognizing these challenges, and in an attempt to upgrade the nursery industry, it has developed a program called the Iowa Certified Nurseryman. The program has both men and women participating in it today. In addition, some individuals from surrounding states have joined in. In order to achieve this prestigious title, it takes much time and hard work. The nurseryman must first take an examination covering such areas as plant identification, landscape design, pests, soils, fertilizers, salesmanship and many others. Upon completion and passing of the written test, the nurseryman is required to attend a continuing program each year in order to keep updated on any new regulations and research which may have been developed since he was first certified. As you can see, the Iowa Certified Nurseryman's title must be worked for and is not just handed out indiscriminately. Certification assures knowledgeable and quality service to the customer. The person wearing the Iowa Certified Nurseryman badge is an expert qualified to advise and guide you in your gardening needs. This professional attainment is your assurance of quality service. |
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