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 […]

AmericanHort Supports DOL Rescission of 2024 H-2A Rule

AmericanHort Supports DOL Rescission of 2024 H-2A Rule AmericanHort submitted comments supporting the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposal to rescind the 2024 H-2A Final Rule entitled “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States,” which had imposed costly and legally questionable mandates on agricultural employers. The rule’s provisions on retaliation, progressive […]

Marketing Toolkit

Thank you for being a member of AmericanHort! We are glad you are here. For your convenience, here are AmericanHort assets for you to use to communicate your membership with your associates, vendors, and customers. AmericanHort Member logo​ Share your industry pride – download this AmericanHort Member logo and place it in your email signature, […]

Affinity Partners

Affinity Programs As a member of AmericanHort you can take advantage of a variety of business savings opportunities through the following affinity program partnerships. Keep a little green in your pocket: Partnering for a Greener Future: Save MPS has proudly served as the global benchmark for sustainability data benchmarking and certification for over 30 years. […]

Policy Guidance

Policy Guidance To help our members understand their obligations and avoid pitfalls on a variety of complicated regulatory issues, AmericanHort has posted detailed, members-only compliance guidance. For H-2A Visa users, here is a comprehensive FAQ guide on the H-2A visa program, prepared by AmericanHort in collaboration with JPH Law counsel. View Guide AmericanHort is a […]

Compliance Issues

Compliance Issues To help our members understand their obligations and avoid pitfalls on a variety of complicated regulatory issues. November 4th, 2021 – OSHA ETS Announcement on COVID Vaccination Mandates View Mandate View FAQs December 10th, 2020 – What to do when you receive a “No-Match Letter” from the Social Security Administration View Document How […]

Advocacy Issues and Initiatives

Advocacy Issues & Initiatives We focus on a wide range of policies and legislation that can affect every aspect of your business and the larger horticulture industry. From cutting-edge research to workforce development, from taxes to trucking, our team monitors the issues that matter most to your business. Click on an issue area below to […]

Government Resources

Federal Lawmakers & Regulators Know who your representatives are so you can effectively communicate your stories and develop on-going dialogues to keep your experiences in front of them. House Ag Committee [Link]Senate Ag Committee [Link]Members of Congress Directory [Link]

AmericanHort Supports Legislation to Improve Rural Roads and Bridges

AmericanHort Supports Legislation to Improve Rural Roads and Bridges AmericanHort joined a broad coalition of agricultural organizations in supporting the Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act (H.R. 4585), which directs $1.5 billion over five years from existing highway formula funds to modernize rural roads and bridges. These “first and last mile” routes are critical […]