Reaching the Hispanic Green Industry Workforce: Experiences and Practical Tools for Extension Professionals

There are approximately 500,000 Hispanics living in Georgia. The Green Industry (turfgrass, ornamentals, and landscape sectors) is one of the fastest growing industries in the state. Close to 90% of all Georgia Green Industry companies employ Hispanics as their primary labor force. Language and cultural barriers hamper productivity, efficiency, and safety in the industry. The need to develop training programs in Spanish is widely recognized. We present relevant information and tools to take into consideration when implementing training programs for the green industry\u27s Hispanic workforce

Safety Pays for Hispanic Employees, Company Owners, and Extension Professionals Active in Urban Agriculture Industries

The landscape industry and other urban agriculture industries are dangerous, and many of the workers in these industries are Hispanic. The financial, emotional, and social costs of workplace injuries are substantial. Extension personnel, business owners, and all workers benefit when safety trainings are held in Spanish. The impact, benefits, and ease of conducting safety trainings in Spanish for Hispanic workers in urban agriculture industries are discussed

The Vehicle, Spring 2004

Table of Contents Mother Nature\u27s PotentialsChristina Leepage 4 The Elephant in the RoomErika Olsenpage 5 Sin of MortalsHeather Harmonpage 6 Autumn GoldBrianne Kennedypage 7 Flight to the SeaBrianne Kennedypage 8 SmileTravis A. Probstpage 9 The BodyLavada Rainierpage 10 GuessTravis A. Probstpage 11 MonopolyCatherine Apodacapage 12 MourningLavada Rainierpage 13 A Premonition During My Sister\u27s PregnancyLavada Rainierpage 14 The Things I LoveSarah Chancepage 15 Flights of BirdsLavada Rainierpage 16 The Slumbering LibrarianJosh Sopiarzpage 16 Untitled (1)Josh Reeleypage 18 Untitled (2)Josh Reeleypage 19 Untitled (3)Josh Reeleypage 20 Self-IntrospectionLiz Toyntonpage 21 Mother\u27s DayCatherine Apodacapage 22 CarolJosh Sopiarzpage 23 PerhapsWillie Griggspage 24 PoemWillie Griggspage 25 In Longing for WealthWillie Griggspage 26 Crisis by DesignCatherine Apodacapage 27 UntitledLiz Toyntonpage 28 SleetCara Moranpage 29https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1081/thumbnail.jp

The Vehicle, Spring 2004

Table of Contents Mother Nature\u27s PotentialsChristina Leepage 4 The Elephant in the RoomErika Olsenpage 5 Sin of MortalsHeather Harmonpage 6 Autumn GoldBrianne Kennedypage 7 Flight to the SeaBrianne Kennedypage 8 SmileTravis A. Probstpage 9 The BodyLavada Rainierpage 10 GuessTravis A. Probstpage 11 MonopolyCatherine Apodacapage 12 MourningLavada Rainierpage 13 A Premonition During My Sister\u27s PregnancyLavada Rainierpage 14 The Things I LoveSarah Chancepage 15 Flights of BirdsLavada Rainierpage 16 The Slumbering LibrarianJosh Sopiarzpage 16 Untitled (1)Josh Reeleypage 18 Untitled (2)Josh Reeleypage 19 Untitled (3)Josh Reeleypage 20 Self-IntrospectionLiz Toyntonpage 21 Mother\u27s DayCatherine Apodacapage 22 CarolJosh Sopiarzpage 23 PerhapsWillie Griggspage 24 PoemWillie Griggspage 25 In Longing for WealthWillie Griggspage 26 Crisis by DesignCatherine Apodacapage 27 UntitledLiz Toyntonpage 28 SleetCara Moranpage 29https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1081/thumbnail.jp