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Article
Translated Content from the Oregon Master Gardener Program for Entry-level Nursery Employee Education Programs
HortTechnology
(2001)
Abstract
Meeting the needs of changing clientele can be achieved by modifying current extension programs such as the Master Gardener program. In Oregon 90% of the nursery industry workforce is comprised of Hispanics who speak Spanish and have a limited understanding of English. Translating the content of selected chapters from the Oregon-Washington Master Gardener Handbook into Spanish creates a new training tool that can be used throughout the industry. By providing technical training in the basics of plant science, nursery employees will have a better understanding of the work they are doing and gain job satisfaction.
Keywords
- Spanish,
- basic horticulture
Publication Date
2001
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2001 American Society for Horticultural Science
Citation Information
Ann Marie VanDerZanden. "Translated Content from the Oregon Master Gardener Program for Entry-level Nursery Employee Education Programs" HortTechnology Vol. 11 Iss. 2 (2001) p. 311 - 313 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/annmarie-vanderzanden/8/