Auxiliary Members Marketplace

Below is a list of CNGA members who provide products and services related to the growing and selling of horticultural plants. These members offer services that can be of great value to end users who are looking for vendors who serve the horticulture industry, but generally are not direct providers of plant material.

Click on the following categories to view the members who provide those products/services.  

Biocontrol Suppliers
Energy Efficiency
Financial Services
Institutional Resources
Nursery/Greenhouse Suppliers
Soil and Soil Amendments
Specialty Products
Specialty Services

Biocontrol Suppliers

 

BioBee
Contact:  Devin Quarles
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  217-649-9694
Website:  https://www.biobee.com
Company Description:  BioBee produces and implements insects for environmentally friendly solutions that enable farmers to work in a safer environment and produce healthier, higher quality crops. BioBee is committed to staying on the cutting edge of research and development in the fields of natural pollination and biological pest control. We research and identify new microbial biocontrol agents for reinforcement of the existing natural enemies’ package; work out solutions to unexpected drawbacks that might arise while exercising natural pollination by bumblebees or IPM/biocontrol and constantly develop new and innovative products.

 

Bioline Agrosciences

Contact:  Megan Weidman
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-945-5090
Website:  https://www.biolineagrosciencesna.com
Company Description:  We produce beneficial insects for pest management, with 4 rearing labs based in California and 4 more in Europe to meet demand. Our team of technical specialists aids in creating and maintaining biocontrol programs.

M & R Durango

Contact:  Lee Anne Merrill
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  970-884-9936 
Website:  http://www.goodbug.com
Company Description: Natural pest control producer, insectary

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Energy Efficiency

 

Jordan Energy
Contact:  Jake Yurek
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  312-358-5085
Website:  https://www.jordanenergy.org
Company Description:  Jordan Energy is a national solar developer that focuses primarily on agricultural solar projects with over 80% of installations for farms, greenhouses, and food companies. Founded in 2007, the company has experience supporting national programs and partnerships in more than 25 states. Our relationship-focused approach to development seeks to optimize the value of solar to customers. As part of delivering this value, Jordan Energy's customers have been awarded grants of $1.9 million for solar systems based on our knowledge of the USDA REAP grant program. Jordan Energy has an office in Greeley, Colorado for work throughout Colorado and New Mexico.


 

Resource Innovations

Contact: Tyson Hollingsworth
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  919-998-2582 
Website:  https://www.resource-innovations.com
Company Description:  Energy efficiency program implementer for Xcel Energy targeting agriculture customers in their Colorado territory.

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Financial Services

 

AgRisk Advisors
Contact:  Elena Brookover
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-539-9300
Website:  http://www.agriskadvisors.com
Company Description:  AgRisk Advisors supports wholesale nursery growers with risk management solutions, provided to them under the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Wholesale nurseries qualify for a subsidized premium program with maximum revenue protection.

 

BOK Financial

Contact:  Roberta Wolff
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-204-1614
Website:  http://www.bokfcom
Company Description:  Full service commercial banking with an understanding of and experience servicing the horticulture industry.

 

Conexus Insurance Partners

Contact:  Ernie Schaefer
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-429-3561
Website:  http://www.conexusinsurance.com
Company Description:  Independent insurance with niche markets in the green industries. We specialize in garden centers and greenhouses.

  Flatiron Ventures

Contact:  Merle Northrop
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-440-6141 
Website:  http://www.businesssolutionsadvisory.com
Company Description:  Business consulting, exit/succession planning and acquisitions.

 

Pinion Global

Contact:  Austin Sterling
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  970-685-3422 
Website:  https://www.pinionglobal.com
Description:  The leading food and agriculture consulting and accounting firm with community roots and global reach.

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Institutional Resources

 

Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Contact:  Rich Guggenheim
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  720-614-3233 
Website:   http://www.colorado.gov/ag
Company Description: Export assistance, nursery and seed licensing, pesticide applicators licensing and regulatory programs.

 

 

Colorado Springs Utilities

Contact:  Catherine Moravec
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  719-668-4559 
Website:  http://www.csu.org
Company Description:  Municipal water provider for the Colorado Springs area. Provides water-wise landscape information to water customers, including a 2-acre water wise demonstration garden.

 

Colorado State University – Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Contact:  Mengmeng Gu
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  970-491-8416 
Website:  http://hortla.agsci.colostate.edu
Company Description: Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors - Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture - we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity.

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Nursery/Greenhouse Suppliers

 

ACW Supply
Contact:  Jake Skokan
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (303) 534-4044
Website:  http://www.americanclayworks.net
Company Description:  ACW Supply is your complete supplier for plastic and fiber containers, soil media, fertilizer, chemicals, greenhouse structures, greenhouse coverings, equipment and much more.

 

BFG Supply Company
Contact:  John Bruntzel
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  913-948-3169
Website:  http://www.bfgsupply.com
Company Description:  BFG is the leader in selling, marketing and distributing Green Industry solutions to professional growers, lawn & garden centers, controlled environment agriculturists and end user consumers around the nation and beyond.

 

Central Bag & Burlap

Contact:  Elly Zussman
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (303) 297-9955
Website:  http://www.centralbag.com
Company Description:  Regional supplier of tree digging and growing supplies: wire baskets, burlap liners, grow bags, tree wrap

  

CPS Distributors, Inc.

Contact:  Jesse Bezdek
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-232-8700 
Website:  http://www.cpsdistributors.com
Company Description:  CPS Distributors, Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of irrigation and landscape supplies in the region. CPS is your first choice for contractors requiring irrigation, landscaping materials, pavers and wall block, fertilizer, water feature supplies, landscape lighting, holiday lighting, drainage and irrigation pumps.

 

Griffin

Contact:  Bob Conner
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  970-581-3303
Website:  https://www.griffins.com/
Company Description:  Griffin has served the needs of horticulture professionals for 70 years, as one of the country's premier broker-distributors. Family owned and operated, we apply our knowledge, experience and resources to enhance customer success from production to retail. End-to-end solutions are our specialty. We represent the industry's leading breeders and producers for seed and vegetative, bedding and potted crops, ornamental and edible. Our hard-goods offer includes reliable inputs and equipment to help your crops thrive through all production stages. Our quality retail products drive add-on sales for you, while enhancing consumer success and enjoyment.

 

GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures

Contact:  Sal Sapia
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  877.835.9996x1283
Website:  https://www.growspan.com
Company Description:  For over 40 years, GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures has been manufacturing greenhouse solutions with the highest-quality materials. Since each GrowSpan greenhouse can be completely customized, they are widely used by nurseries to create an environment that optimizes production and improves the customer experience. With Greenhouse Specialists on staff, GrowSpan provides exceptional expert consultation and a one-stop shopping experience for any greenhouse or growing need.

 

SiteOne Landscape Supply

Contact:  Bryan Monks, CCNP
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  970-632-1529 
Website:  http://www.siteone.com
Company Description:  With unmatched product breadth, and locations within reach of virtually any job, SiteOne is the nation’s largest supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals in the United States and Canada. Specializing in agronomics, irrigation, hard goods, pavers and nursery supply.

    

SpectraGrow
Contact:  Whit Allen
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  720-934-6107 
Website:  https://www.spectragrow.com
Company Description:  Precision LED systems for controlled environment horticulture

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Soil and Soil Amendments

 

Harrell’s
Contact:  Marlon Carrera
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (669) 500-6573
Website:  http://www.harrells.com
Company Description:  In addition to being one of the nation’s largest distributors of branded fungicides, herbicides and insecticides, employee-owned Harrell’s produces top-quality, custom blended fertilizers, specialty nutritional liquids, wetting agents, and adjuvants. Harrell’s maintains stringent quality control procedures, tight manufacturing specifications and a careful selection of raw materials for each product that carries the Harrell’s name. Harrell’s is also the proud owner of POLYON®, the industry’s superior controlled-release fertilizer, which features a reactive coating layers technology that diffuses nutrients based on soil temperature and coating thickness, rather than moisture.

 

Mycorrhizal Applications

Contact:  Graham Hetland
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  866-476-7800 
Website:  http://www.mycorrhizae.com
Company Description:  Mycorrhizal Applications LLC (MA) is the world’s leading supplier of mycorrhizal soil inoculant products, as well as the master distributor for a suite of additional biological and botanical plant support products for the horticulture industry. MA leads mycorrhizal fungi research and production for products used to promote root mass expansion, nutrient efficiency and water acquisition to optimize plant health, performance and vigor. MA's MycoApply line of mycorrhizal inoculants, as well as Actinovate biological fungicides, Valent BioSciences plant growth regulators, and MGK botanical insecticides are utilized by greenhouses, nurseries, landscapers, forest nurseries, restoration & erosion control specialists, soil media manufacturers, and professional horticulturists to maximize plant success and improve return on investment.  

  Organix Supply, Inc.

Contact:  Derek Yancey
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-659-6003
Website:  http://www.therichlawncompany.com
Company Description:  Organic fertilizer and soil manufacturer.

 

Paonia Soil Company

Contact:  Bart Eller
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  970-270-8037
Website:  http://paoniasoilco.com
Company Description:  We are a family-owned wholesale manufacturer of professional grade, artisan crafted, organic potting soil. We make all our soil in Paonia, Colorado.

Taller Horticulture

Contact:  John Frey
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  720-985-8406
Website:  http://www.tallerhort.com
Company Description:  Representing Pro-Mix, Myke products, and technology based lighting solutions.

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Specialty Products

 

ArborJet
Contact:  Kristine DeGregorio
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  781-935-9070
Website:  http://www.arborjet.com
Company Description:  Arborjet is a plant health company focused on providing the most effective formulations and delivery systems to protect trees, shrubs, plants, and turf grasses from a wide variety of insect, disease, and nutrition concerns. Our product offering also supports the gardening, landscaping, and growing markets with sustainable water management and soil amendment solutions.

Farm Tub

Contact:  Susan Walsh
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  303-449-5633 
Website:  http://www.farmtub.com
Company Description:  Self-watering planters and do-it-yourself kits to add a self-watering system (wicking bed and reservoir) to any water-holding planter for water-conserving, efficient container growing. Customers are municipalities, school gardens, and commercial spaces, as well as residences and private gardens. Ideal for vegetables and flowers.

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Specialty Services

 

InTechgrity Automotive Excellence
Contact:  Brandon Phillips
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  702-352-6543 
Website:   http://www.intechgrityauto.com
Company Description:  InTechgrity Automotive Excellence provides fleet maintenance as a professional service. We act as the fleet department for our fleet partners, managing any vehicle or equipment maintenance and repair needs. Our custom maintenance data tracking system uses the maintenance data in our system to report equipment and vehicle maintenance needs so that your fleet is kept running smoothly. We maintain and repair anything from a lightbulb to an engine, working on passenger vehicles, light, medium, heavy duty and box trucks, trailers, equipment, yellow iron, forklifts and lowboys. Our process includes a digital inspection including photos and videos of issues found when possible. The inspections are emailed to the appropriate people in your organization so that you see what we see. We also perform Dept. of Transportation inspections, hydraulic repairs and welding.

 

Purple Wave Auction

Contact: Kerri Green
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  866-608-9283 
Website:  http://purplewave.com
Company Description:  Purple Wave specializes in liquidating equipment and vehicles through no-reserve public internet auctions, providing the easiest and most straightforward way to sell used equipment. From marketing and listing your assets to selling and collecting payment, sellers and buyers benefit from a full-service experience.

 

Rick McDougall/U.S. Logistics
Contact:  Rick McDougall
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  720-870-4949 
Website:  http://www.uslfreight.com
Company Description: Trucking and transportation

 

 

Team Engine
Contact: Dara Dolinsky
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  720-730-6314 
Website:  https://www.teamengine.io
Company Description: Team Engine is a software that helps companies hire, build, and retain their green industry workforce. This is accomplished by delivering proven best practices in hiring and retention, tools that get the job done, and a way to automate the repetitive steps in that process. Head to https://get.teamengine.io/trial/  to start your FREE 7-day trial!

 

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