AmericanHort and National Christmas Tree Association Show Support of Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025
AmericanHort and National Christmas Tree Association Show Support of Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 AmericanHort and the National Christmas Tree Association, along with 236 organizations, have signed a letter to Senator Steve Daines (R-WY) and Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) supporting their Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025. This legislation aims to make […]
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Eligible AmericanHort members are invited to submit applications or nominate an industry leader for the Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted between now and Feb. 14, 2025.
AmericanHort Supports Senator Tuberville and Congressman Davidson Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
AmericanHort Supports Senator Tuberville and Congressman Davidson Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act AmericanHort, in collaboration with the National Federation of Independent Business, which represents tens of millions of small businesses, has signed a letter to Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH-8) expressing support for their legislation to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act […]
Securing & Strengthening Proper Workforce Development

Research & InnovationPrograms AmericanHort has a long history of involvement in federal policy debates with an eye toward ensuring members’ business profitability and growth. Our members are mostly small, family-owned or closely held, horticultural businesses. Many are multi-generational, and many are diversified. Human resources, tax reform, and other small business issues affect all AmericanHort members, […]
Business Practices, Regulation & Compliance

AmericanHort has a long history of involvement in federal policy debates with an eye toward ensuring members’ business profitability and growth. Our members are mostly small, family-owned or closely held, horticultural businesses. Many are multi-generational, and many are diversified. Human resources, tax reform, and other small business issues affect all AmericanHort members, so our approach […]
Research & Innovation Programs

Research & InnovationPrograms AmericanHort has a long history of involvement in federal policy debates with an eye toward ensuring members’ business profitability and growth. Our members are mostly small, family-owned or closely held, horticultural businesses. Many are multi-generational, and many are diversified. Human resources, tax reform, and other small business issues affect all AmericanHort members, […]
Sustainable Management Technologies & Practices

Research & InnovationPrograms AmericanHort has a long history of involvement in federal policy debates with an eye toward ensuring members’ business profitability and growth. Our members are mostly small, family-owned or closely held, horticultural businesses. Many are multi-generational, and many are diversified. Human resources, tax reform, and other small business issues affect all AmericanHort members, […]
AmericanHort Urges Biden and Trump Administrations to Take Action on Port Disruptions
AmericanHort Urges Biden and Trump Administrations to Take Action on Port Disruptions AmericanHort and 52 agricultural trade associations have called on the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration to help facilitate negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) ahead of the January 15, 2025, contract deadline. Citing […]
United Call for Action: AmericanHort Urges Resolution in Port Labor Negotiations
United Call for Action: AmericanHort Urges Resolution in Port Labor Negotiations AmericanHort, along with 267 local, state, and federal trade associations, have sent a letter urging the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to return to negotiations and secure a new labor contract before the January 15 deadline. The letter, […]
AmericanHort Commends Court’s Stay on DOL’s Amended H-2A Regulations
AmericanHort Commends Court’s Stay on DOL’s Amended H-2A Regulations COLUMBUS, OH – (December 4, 2024) AmericanHort and co-plaintiffs recently filed suit against the Department of Labor (DOL) to stop the implementation of a new H-2A Farmworker Protection Rule. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has issued a stay on portions of […]