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 […]

Member Toolkit

Resources Designed for You to Get the Most from Membership Take advantage of the AmericanHort member toolkit designed to help your entire team get the most from membership. The Member Toolkit Whether you are an established member or new to this community, there are a variety of resources available to you and your employees to […]

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 AmericanHort posts detailed compliance guidance to help members understand their obligations and avoid pitfalls related to complex regulatory issues. 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 Co-plaintiff in Lawsuit Filed Against […]

Compliance Issues

Compliance Issues Understand your 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 to handle an Immigration […]

Advocacy Issues and Initiatives

Advocacy Key Issues & Initiatives Policies and legislation affect every corner of the green industry. AmericanHort tracks, analyzes, and advocates on the issues that influence your business most. Business Operations Addressing the economic and regulatory factors that impact day-to-day operations, from taxes and trade to supply chain and transportation. Business OperationsTaxes Trade/Marketplace Issues Transportation & […]

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 […]