Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Host Bill Calkins was joined for this episode by Steve Larson from Envu. Steve and Bill sat down to chat about something that just about every greenhouse owner and manager deals with each year—but a topic that probably doesn’t get the press it deserves (probably because it doesn’t generate the same level of excitement as new plant varieties ...) But when it comes to saving money and securing the crop protection products needed for a successful season—Early Order Programs (EOPs) are definitely one of the most critical topics.
Steve and Bill talked about the history of EOPs, why growers should be motivated to buy from an EOP, tips for making smart purchase decisions (not over-buying or under-buying) and the importance of leveraging the terms that often come from early order programs.
Steve also discussed Envu’s EOP program, which kicks off on September 1, 2026. Everything you need to know about this program can be found at us.envu.com/ornamentals/programs - including the EOP calculator Steve mentioned in the podcast.
Resources
Envu Early Order Program for 2026: us.envu.com/ornamentals/programs
Envu Ornamentals: us.envu.com/ornamentals
Envu Ornamentals Team: us.envu.com/ornamentals/find-your-envu-rep
Host Bill Calkins was joined for this episode by Steve Larson from Envu. Steve and Bill sat down to chat about something that just about every greenhouse owner and manager deals with each year—but a topic that probably doesn’t get the press it deserves (probably because it doesn’t generate the same level of excitement as new plant varieties ...) But when it comes to saving money and securing the crop protection products needed for a successful season—Early Order Programs (EOPs) are definitely one of the most critical topics.
Steve and Bill talked about the history of EOPs, why growers should be motivated to buy from an EOP, tips for making smart purchase decisions (not over-buying or under-buying) and the importance of leveraging the terms that often come from early order programs.
Steve also discussed Envu’s EOP program, which kicks off on September 1, 2026. Everything you need to know about this program can be found at us.envu.com/ornamentals/programs - including the EOP calculator Steve mentioned in the podcast.
Resources
Envu Early Order Program for 2026: us.envu.com/ornamentals/programs
Envu Ornamentals: us.envu.com/ornamentals
Envu Ornamentals Team: us.envu.com/ornamentals/find-your-envu-rep
