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Find the latest news and information to keep you up-to-date on recent company and industry happenings and events. Be sure to stop back often for updated releases and announcements. You can also check our Learning Center for more information on topics ranging from insurance coverages to claims and business tips for the horticultural industry.

Timbuk Farms and Hortica representatives walking through a greenhouse
Industry insights10/12/2024

How to evaluate your greenhouse insurance for 2025: Greenhouse Grower

As renewal season approaches, Traci Dooley shares how changes to your business could impact your coverage needs.
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Mellano Farms and Hortica representatives walking through an outdoor planting area
Industry insights9/22/2024

Building local partnerships to prepare for severe weather: Greenhouse Grower

As growers confront severe weather risks, Zach Bruce shares how local partnerships can help with emergency response planning.
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Baisch Skinner employee handing pesticides by a sink
Industry insights8/25/2024

How to keep workers safe around pesticides: Greenhouse Grower

Zach Bruce shares pesticide safety reminders to help growers maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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AM Best Rating
Company news8/22/2024

Sentry Insurance earns A+ rating from AM Best*

AM Best credits Sentry’s balance sheet strength in assigning rating. Hortica is a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group.
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Mellano Farms employee writing on a clipboard next to buckets of flowers
Industry insights7/21/2024

Regular checkups and maintenance: Greenhouse Management

Maintaining your greenhouse is important for preventing equipment breakdowns and protecting your bottom line.
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Aftermath from an electrical fire in a greenhouse
Industry insights7/20/2024

How to prevent electrical fires: Greenhouse Grower

Zach Bruce shares how greenhouses can mitigate the risks of electrical fires within their business.
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man securing back bed of truck
Employees5/6/2025

Why driver safety training for new hires is essential in the horticulture industry

A well-trained fleet is key to helping reduce accidents and creating a culture of safety. This guide explores how to implement best practices for new-hire driver safety training.
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Customer purchasing plants in a store
Business tips4/23/2025

Prioritize customer service with renewed commitment

Customer shopping demands have changed since the pandemic. If you’re feeling frustrated trying to meet these new demands, it may be time to try a new approach. Use this guide for a fresh perspective on providing exceptional customer service.
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Driver using a GPS
Business tips4/3/2025

Help your employees avoid distracted driving

Looking for ways to prevent employee distracted driving? Follow these defensive driving tips, safety expectations, and training strategies to help keep your drivers focused behind the wheel.
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