Ask your Member of Congress to Support the House Farm Bill
March 11, 2026 The House Agriculture Committee has advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill) with bipartisan support, and now AmericanHort is calling on its members to voice their thoughts.
AmericanHort recently sent the following information to its members:
“The policies in the 2018 Farm Bill no longer reflect today’s agricultural challenges. Greenhouse and nursery businesses, along with the broader horticulture sector and other specialty crop producers, need updated risk management tools, stronger research investments, and modern plant health programs.
The House Farm Bill strengthens specialty crop research, improves plant pest and disease programs, reauthorizes the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, enhances disaster assistance for tree and nursery growers, and supports innovation and automation to help address workforce challenges and keep the industry competitive.
Ornamental horticulture supports nearly 3 million American jobs and contributes $520 billion to the U.S. economy. A strong, updated Farm Bill is essential to sustaining that impact.
With committee approval secured, the next step is consideration on the House floor. Contact your Representative today by clicking here and urge them to support bringing the 2026 Farm Bill to the House floor for a vote.
Here is a breakdown of the House Farm Bill and what it will provide for horticulture. This is an important step in the Farm Bill process, and additional advocacy opportunities will follow as the legislation moves forward.”
Contact AmericanHort to learn more.
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