AmericanHort Welcomes New Board Members & Slate of Officers for 2023-2024

AmericanHort Welcomes New Board Members & Slate of Officers for 2023-2024 AmericanHort announces the addition of three new industry leaders to the AmericanHort board of directors, along with the incoming slate of board officers. “We are pleased to have these respected industry members join the AmericanHort board to share their expertise and perspective as we […]

Governor Larry Hogan to Keynote Impact Washington Legislative Summit

Governor Larry Hogan To Keynote Impact Washington Legislative Summit​ AmericanHort’s signature advocacy event will take place September 18-20, 2023. Building upon key advocacy successes for the green industry, AmericanHort is pleased to announce popular two-term Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will headline the AmericanHort Impact Washington Legislative Summit taking place September 18-20 in the Nation’s capital. […]

It is Time to Pre-Register for Cultivate’23

It is Time to Pre-Register for Cultivate’23 The 2023 conference will take place July 15-18 in Columbus, OH AmericanHort is pleased to announce Cultivate’23 will be held July 15-18, 2023, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Educational sessions will begin alongside industry production tours and hands-on workshops taking place on Saturday July […]

Horticultural Research Institute Launches Second Year of HRI Leadership Academy

AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) are pleased to announce the second year of The HRI Leadership Academy, a one-year leadership program designed to develop the skills the green industry needs to perform better, grow faster, and prepare for the future. Consisting of in-person training sessions and virtual online classes and meetings, the HRI Leadership Academy addresses the industry’s need for leadership development serving both current and future leaders.

Results from Greenhouse and Nursery Labor & Employment Survey Available

The 2022 Greenhouse and Nursery Labor Employment Survey was conducted in collaboration between AmericanHort, the leading trade association for the green industry, and researchers from the University of California Davis, and Michigan State University to help understand the depth of labor scarcity impacting the greenhouse and nursery sectors of the green industry.

U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Letter

U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Letter AmericanHort is one of fourteen organizations representing specialty crop growers who are urging U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator Kevin Shea to consider increasing funding allocation for the National Clean Plant Network by at least $1.125 million in the upcoming FY 2023 program cycle to ensure clean plant […]

Regulation and Labeling of Pesticides Letter to the President

Regulation and Labeling of Pesticides Letter to the President AmericanHort joins a coalition of horticulture and agriculture organizations to share concerns with President Biden about recent changes in the regulation and labeling of pesticides.  Read the full letter here. Latest Articles

AmericanHort Announces New Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs

AmericanHort is pleased to announce the arrival of Sara Neagu-Reed, effective April 11, as Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs. She joins the Washington, DC-based advocacy team working alongside Craig Regelbrugge, Executive Vice President-Advocacy, Research, and Industry Relations; and Evan Lee, Director of Policy, and Government Relations.