Growing and shipping the massive crop during the narrow holiday window was a challenge. When unseasonably warm temperatures threatened to fade out the colorful crop, workers had to reduce the greenhouse temperature for the final few weeks. Though the real-world pressure was new, Muncrief picked up pointers about production, communication and management. I learned a lot from watching the managers and asking about a million questions. While she missed a semester of school for the long-term internship, Muncrief considers it time well spent.
Most internships are only for a summer or semester.
I hope that she will be able to transmit this to horticulture students.