Press Release- AmericanHort Board of Directors Names Lionel van der Walt President and CEO
AmericanHort Board of Directors Names Lionel van der Walt President and CEO Experienced Executive to Build on a Strong Foundation Serving Members and the Industry COLUMBUS, OH — May 7, 2026 — AmericanHort Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Lionel van der Walt as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June […]
AmericanHort Plug & Cutting Conference Returns This Fall
AmericanHort Plug & Cutting Conference Returns This Fall The event for young plant growers is Sept.14-16 in Philadelphia, Pa. Columbus, OH – (May 4, 2026) – AmericanHort has announced that the 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference will be held Sept. 14-16 in Philadelphia, Pa. The biennial event brings together growers specializing in plugs, liners, and […]
AmericanHort Announces 2026-2027 Slate of Officers and Newly Elected Leadership
AmericanHort Announces 2026-2027 Slate of Officers and Newly Elected Leadership Columbus, OH – (April 30, 2026) – AmericanHort is pleased to announce the newly elected 2026-2027 board officers and new board directors, selected by association members for their leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence. “This board brings together leaders who understand where the industry is […]
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.