AmericanHort Joins Coalition Urging Scrutiny of Major Rail Merger
AmericanHort Joins Coalition Urging Scrutiny of Major Rail Merger AmericanHort joined a broad coalition of business and industry groups in urging the Surface Transportation Board to carefully scrutinize the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway, citing risks to competition, shipping costs, and service reliability. For the horticulture industry, reliable and affordable […]
H-2B Workforce Coalition Urges Release of 64,716 Supplemental Visas for FY 2026
H-2B Workforce Coalition Urges Release of 64,716 Supplemental Visas for FY 2026 AmericanHort and the H-2B Workforce Coalition urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to promptly release 64,716 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026 to give seasonal employers greater certainty as they plan for peak workforce needs. The coalition expressed […]
AmericanHort Submits H-2A Comments Highlighting Grower Impacts
AmericanHort Submits H-2A Comments Highlighting Grower Impacts AmericanHort submitted comments on December 1 to the Federal Register on Department of Labor’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) governing the H-2A program. The IFR addresses proposed changes to wage methodology, worker protections, and employer obligations. The comments underscore the significant impacts these changes could have on greenhouse, nursery, […]
AmericanHort Launches HortCred to Advance Skills Development in the Green Industry
AmericanHort Launches HortCred to Advance Skills Development in the Green Industry COLUMBUS, OH – (December 1, 2025) – AmericanHort has announced the launch of HortCred, a new micro-credentialing program designed to help horticulture professionals quickly develop and demonstrate job-specific skills. This flexible, competency-based learning initiative supports individuals at every career stage while helping employers build a stronger, more capable workforce. As production practices and […]
HRI Leadership Academy Opens Applications for the 2027 Class
HRI Leadership Academy Opens Applications for the 2027 Class COLUMBUS, OH – (November 19, 2025) – The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the AmericanHort foundation, is now accepting applications for the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2027. This immersive one-year program equips green industry professionals with the leadership insight, strategic skills, and industry perspective needed to […]
AmericanHort Submits USMCA Review Comments
AmericanHort Submits USMCA Review Comments AmericanHort officially submitted our overall industry comments to the United States Trade Representative Office (USTR) as part of the five-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Our comments emphasized the critical role this agreement plays in maintaining a seamless, duty-free North American horticultural supply chain. As USTR begins its […]
AmericanHort President & CEO Ken Fisher Announces Transition After a Decade of Leadership
AmericanHort President & CEO Ken Fisher Announces Transition After a Decade of Leadership COLUMBUS, OH – (November 7, 2026) – AmericanHort President & CEO Ken Fisher has announced his plan to step aside at the end of May 2026, marking ten years of transformative leadership at the national trade association that represents the U.S. horticulture […]
AmericanHort Backs Schultz and Kloster for Surface Transportation Board
AmericanHort Backs Schultz and Kloster for Surface Transportation Board AmericanHort, along with 17 agricultural and business organizations, expressed support for Surface Transportation Board (STB) nominees Michelle Schultz and Richard Kloster in a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Schultz brings proven leadership from five years on the Board, while Kloster offers […]
AmericanHort Urges Action on H-2A Processing During Shutdown
AmericanHort Urges Action on H-2A Processing During Shutdown AmericanHort joined allied organizations in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to address delays in the Department of Labor’s (DOL) processing of H-2A applications and visas amid the ongoing government shutdown. The letter highlights the need to restore normal operations to prevent further disruption to […]
August and September 2025 Members
August and September 2025 Members We are excited to recognize and welcome the following individuals and organizations who joined us in August and September 2025. Thank you for being a part of our growing community! Plus Membership Green Rebates LLC (Seattle, WA, United States) GrowTec (Lemington, ON, Canada) Holtex International (Pennsylvania, PA, United States) Mosa […]