US (OH): Vivid atmosphere at Cultivate'16

After the educational courses held on Saturday, the Cultivate '16 really took off yesterday, on Sunday July 10. It has been a crowded day and there is a vivid atmosphere on the exhibition floor. The economy is growing and everyone in the industry seems to be eager to invest again.

This 88th edition of the event, formerly known as the OFA Short Course, is the largest all-industry horticulture exposition and convention in North America. Over 650 exhibitors are showcasing their products and services. The event is held in the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus Ohio from July 9-12. Last year's edition concluded with approximately 10,000 attendees.

FloralDaily is also at the show to make a photo report. This report will be published on Thursday, but below you can already see a sneak peek!

Exhibition floor.

The team of Golden State Bulb Growers.

Mike Klopmeyer of Darwin Perennials.

Stephanie Lane, Nick Marshall and Doug Cole of D.S. Cole.

Martijn Kuiper and Sirekit Mol of Beekenkamp and Chris Berg and Christian Westhoff of Westhoff.

Ed Vermolen of Aldershot Greenhouses.

Micha Danziger of Danziger.

Besides many short courses, speaker sessions, product launches and an extensive exhibition, Cultivate is also known as a platform to celebrate the industry. On Sunday night for example, in the presence of Dutch Ambassador to the U.S., Henne Schuwer, Aad Verbakel of Dutch greenhouse construction and heating specialists VB Group celebrated being in the horticulture business for 50 years.