AmericanHort Supports Callahan Nomination
AmericanHort Supports Callahan Nomination AmericanHort joined a broad coalition of agricultural groups calling on the Senate Finance Committee to swiftly confirm Dr. Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Dr. Callahan’s extensive experience in global agricultural trade and proven track record in breaking down unfair barriers will be […]
AmericanHort asked to Testify During House Agriculture Committee Hearing
AmericanHort asked to Testify During House Agriculture Committee Hearing “An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry” Michael Frantz, president of Frantz Wholesale Nursery Company LLC and past chairman of the AmericanHort advocacy committee, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on September 16, 2025, at 10 AM ET, as a representative of the […]
Michael Frantz to Testify Before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on Behalf of Horticulture Industry
Michael Frantz to Testify Before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on Behalf of Horticulture Industry COLUMBUS, OH – (September 11, 2025) — On Tuesday September 16, 2025, Michael Frantz, President of Frantz Wholesale Nursery Company LLC, will appear before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture during a hearing titled “An Examination of the State of […]
USDA Reorganization: AmericanHort Urges Continuity in Critical Services
USDA Reorganization: AmericanHort Urges Continuity in Critical Services AmericanHort submitted comments to USDA on its proposed reorganization, supporting modernization efforts while emphasizing the need to protect programs vital to horticulture. We urged USDA to maintain plant health diagnostics at Building 580, sustain research at Beltsville and the U.S. National Arboretum, and preserve regional responsiveness and […]
The AmericanHort Salary & Benefits Benchmark Survey Guides Critical Staffing & Compensation Decisions Without the Guesswork
AmericanHort is helping greenhouse and nursery growers and garden retailers make more informed workforce decisions through its annual Salary & Benefits Benchmark Survey.
AmericanHort Announces 2025 Nursery & Landscape
An immersive experience will bring together nursery growers and landscape professionals to explore the shared challenges and opportunities that drive the green industry forward.
AmericanHort Elects New Board Leadership and Members
AmericanHort is pleased to announce the newly elected 2025-2026 board of directors, selected by association members for their leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Launches Education for Spanish Speakers
AmericanHort is excited to announce that educational training is now available in Spanish to better serve the horticulture industry’s bilingual workforce.
Meet Sage – The New AmericanHort AI Assistant That Connects You to the Info You Need
This intelligent tool delivers quick, accurate answers by drawing from AmericanHort’s extensive library of resources, eliminating the need for manual searching.
AmericanHort Expands Greenhouse Training with New Section Grower Certification
AmericanHort Expands Greenhouse Training with New Section Grower Certification Section Grower Certification teaches plant health and operation management Columbus, OH (March 25, 2025) – AmericanHort announces the launch of the Greenhouse Section Grower Certification, the latest addition to its industry-leading certification program. Now available online, this certification is designed for technicians looking to advance, new […]