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 […]

Specialty Crop Leaders Seek Tailored Economic Aid for Growers

Specialty Crop Leaders Seek Tailored Economic Aid for Growers The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance encourages the Administration to reinstate a targeted relief program for growers facing severe economic pressures. The letter calls for reestablishing the successful CFAP-2 model from the first Trump Administration to provide fair, efficient, and tailored assistance to specialty crop producers […]

Ag Industry Urges Administration to Provide Immediate Economic Relief for Farmers

Ag Industry Urges Administration to Provide Immediate Economic Relief for Farmers AmericanHort joined over 200 agricultural organizations in urging the administration to provide additional economic assistance to help farmers withstand severe market pressures until key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect in 2026. Despite the new law’s long-term benefits, producers continue […]

AmericanHort asked to Testify During House Agriculture Committee Hearing

AmericanHort asked to Testify During House Agriculture Committee Hearing  “An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry” Michael Frantz, president of Frantz Wholesale Nursery Company LLC and past chairman of the AmericanHort advocacy committee, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on September 16, 2025, at 10 AM ET, as a representative of the […]

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 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.