This week on Cultivating Place, host Abra Lee dives into the world of pathways to plant professions with Jazmin Albarran, executive Director of Seed Your Future, a non-profit whose vision is a world where Everyone understands the power of plants and is aware of the promising careers in the art, science, technology, and business of horticulture.

Horticulture is the art, technology, and science of plants. It is the food we eat, the landscapes we live and play in, and the environments we thrive in.

It is the business of managing and utilizing what we grow while maintaining the health of our soil, air, and water, as well as the well-being of our children, communities, and the world. In short - it's all about plants!

Every day, the plant world is quietly led by horticulture heroes and plant champions who make an enormous impact on our lives and the future of the planet.

Through their online, in-person and year-round programs, including the Horticultural Heroes stories shared, the Immersive Learning for High School Educators, Green Career Week (coming up October 6 - 10, 2025), Seed Your Future aims to share stories, promote horticulture, and inspire more people to pursue careers working with plants. Listen in!

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