Shaping What Comes Next: Leaders on the AmericanHort Board Make a Difference
Shaping What Comes Next: Leaders on the AmericanHort Board Make a Difference Nominations for AmericanHort Board of Directors open until February 13 COLUMBUS, OH – (January 19, 2026) Eligible AmericanHort members are invited to submit applications or nominate an industry leader for the Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted between now and February 13, […]
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 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 […]
Michael Frantz to Testify Before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on Behalf of Horticulture Industry
Michael Frantz to Testify Before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on Behalf of Horticulture Industry COLUMBUS, OH – (September 11, 2025) — On Tuesday September 16, 2025, Michael Frantz, President of Frantz Wholesale Nursery Company LLC, will appear before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture during a hearing titled “An Examination of the State of […]
The AmericanHort Salary & Benefits Benchmark Survey Guides Critical Staffing & Compensation Decisions Without the Guesswork
AmericanHort is helping greenhouse and nursery growers and garden retailers make more informed workforce decisions through its annual Salary & Benefits Benchmark Survey.
AmericanHort Announces 2025 Nursery & Landscape
An immersive experience will bring together nursery growers and landscape professionals to explore the shared challenges and opportunities that drive the green industry forward.
AmericanHort Elects New Board Leadership and Members
AmericanHort is pleased to announce the newly elected 2025-2026 board of directors, selected by association members for their leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Launches Education for Spanish Speakers
AmericanHort is excited to announce that educational training is now available in Spanish to better serve the horticulture industry’s bilingual workforce.
Meet Sage – The New AmericanHort AI Assistant That Connects You to the Info You Need
This intelligent tool delivers quick, accurate answers by drawing from AmericanHort’s extensive library of resources, eliminating the need for manual searching.