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Student Horticulture Association

Interested in being a member?

Make sure to join us every Wednesday at 6:30 PM EST in B109 PSSB!

We can't wait to meet fellow Spartans interested in horticulture and plant science! Please email msuhortclub@gmail.com with any questions.

About Us

The Student Horticulture Association (SHA) is a group of MSU students who are deeply passionate in Plant Science and Horticulture. Whether it's research, landscape design, greenhouse management, crop cultivation or floriculture, our association creates a network to connect Spartans during their education & beyond. SHA was established in 1901 to promote our industry passions through social events, professional networking, and advancing our education through hands on activities and experience. Michigan State Spartans have set high standards in our industry that creates a competitive craft. Any MSU students interested in horticulture may become a member upon payment of dues ($10 per semester). Meetings will be held Wednesdays at 6:30PM on Michigan State University's campus. 

Our Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the profession of horticulture, good fellowship to further the interests of horticultural activities, including community service, presentation of current developments in horticulture, and connecting Spartans with our community. 

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Upcoming Events

If you have any questions, please email msuhortclub@gmail.com or contact the SHA officers. Visit our contact page for contact information.

SHA News

  • Kelley Chase crowned 2024 Michigan Apple Queen

    Published on December 15, 2023
    HORTICULTURE UNDERGRADUATE KELLEY CHASE CROWNED 2024 MICHIGAN APPLE QUEEN

  • Horticulture student recommends becoming involved in student clubs

    Published on October 3, 2022
    Horticulture senior Emma Brinks found community in the Student Horticulture Association. Her long-term goal is to own a nursery of her own that focuses on native plants and natural ecosystems.

  • MSU Places Sixth in National Collegiate Landscape Competition

    Published on March 24, 2022
    An MSU student team placed sixth at the National Association of Landscape Professional's National Collegiate Landscape Competition in North Carolina in March 2022.

  • Drew Jepson chose an IAT certificate program because it allows him to get working in his field quickly

    Published on January 10, 2022
    IAT student loves the landscaping field and likes how this program is so plant-based and hands on as part of the horticulture discipline.

  • Joy Johnson has made connections with peers, faculty, and the industry

    Published on December 1, 2021
    As a senior in the Horticulture B.S. program, Joy plans to continue to develop these connections by studying plant breeding after she graduates

View all SHA News.

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