Your Voice Matters
Amplify your voice and share your business’s story to educate Members of Congress who make legislative and regulatory decisions that impact the green industry.
How Advocacy Works
The horticulture industry is made up of dynamic corporations and family-owned businesses, many of which are multi-generational.
The nation’s policies have the potential to help or hinder a business and its overall profitability. Explore the issues and initiatives the team advocates for on your behalf:
- Business operations
- Farm Bill
- Regulations and compliance mandates impacting your business
- Research updates
- Supply chain: tariffs, trade and transportation
- And more
Advocacy Action
Partnerships, Coalitions, Congressional and Federal Agency Outreach
Get Inside the Issues that Matter Most
Discover the top priorities AmericanHort is tackling to strengthen the green industry’s future.
Gain Expert Insights
From workforce and labor challenges to tax compliance and understanding the latest legislative developments, Premium members access guidance on the top issues.
AmericanHort PlantPAC
Enables leaders in horticulture to support Congressional candidates who are known to support policies that enable businesses like yours to perform better, grow faster, and prepare for the future.
Expert Guidance
AmericanHort partners with a variety of strategic industry experts. These partners provide members guidance on complex legislative issues and regulatory compliance. From legal questions related to the workforce to tax and business-related topics, these experts are here to support you and your business.
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The Focus is on Policy, Not Politics
Based in Washington, D.C., the AmericanHort advocacy team diligently works to ensure:
- You have legislative champions working to advance policies that support your business
- Issues shaping your day-to-day operations are communicated clearly and effectively to decision-makers
- You can focus on running your business while the D.C. team works on the Farm Bill, tariffs, trade, sustainability, and more.
Members can cut through the noise by turning to the D.C. team for legislative and regulatory updates and guidance.
Premium members can even attend Quarterly Advocacy Briefs to hear the latest news coming out of the nation’s capital.
While you run your business, the AmericanHort team represents you in Washington D.C. If you are not a member, consider joining as a Premium member to receive the most comprehensive benefits.
Meet the Team
The AmericanHort advocacy team is comprised of full-time staff and expert advisors based in Washington, D.C. working on your behalf every day to ensure what matters most is in front of the right people.