For registration information visit:
https://growingfuturesri.org/ri-certified-horticulturist-program/

The RI•CH Program is a voluntary program that:

• Upgrades the professionalism of individuals in the nursery and landscape industries.

• Increases the education, competence and pride of nursery and landscape employees.

• Informs the public of increased industry professionalism and competence.

• RICH promotes the highest ethical standards, increased professional skills, and continuing education in horticulture through current research-based horticultural information and practices.

• If you are a working professional in the green industry, becoming a Rhode Island Certified Horticulturist may be the right next step for you to develop your career.

• Use the RICH certification and added credentials in your business advertising.

• This course and manual will provide you and your staff with best horticultural practices such as planting and pruning. It will also emphasize practices which will conserve and protect our soils and water.

• RINLA promotes member businesses and staff on the web site and through other association advertising programs.

• Certification promotes professional attitudes and workmanship.

• RI•CH certification is recognized in all six New England states.

• Your customers will appreciate working with a professional whose education and experience are certified.

Enrollment will begin in early September. The course will run in October and November with the exam in mid-December.

For more information, visit https://growingfuturesri.org/ri-certified-horticulturist-program/

• Maintain your certification by earning 5 re-certification credits each year.