AmericanHort is asking for assistance from across the floriculture industry to ensure specialty crop growers receive fair and equitable access to federal economic relief.

Here’s a look at the Horticultural Research Institute’s role in advancing the industry and how support drives real-world solutions.

HortCred is a micro-credentialing program designed to help horticulture professionals quickly develop and demonstrate job-specific skills.

The Horticultural Research Institute is now accepting applications for the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2027 through Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Ken Fisher will continue his role through May 2026 as the AmericanHort Board of Directors plans the transition and selection of a new leader.

AmericanHort and other ag organizations say the government shutdown means growers may not have the workers they need until it’s too late.

In this episode, we talk to Alan Jones and Jonathan Jasinski about the Impact Washington experience, and why advocacy plays a critical role in the future of the floriculture industry.

AmericanHort Chief Economist Dr. Charlie Hall unpacks tariffs, inflation, rising costs, and what growers can do to stay profitable in 2026.

Michael Frantz of Frantz Wholesale Nursery shared perspectives on crop insurance, disaster relief, and more during the hearing.

The Salary and Benefits Benchmark survey is open through Sept. 26, 2025, with the final report released in early December.

Here’s how growers and businesses can plan and prepare for a successful site visit from their elected officials.

During AmericanHort’s State of the Industry Keynote presentation during Cultivate’25, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs Matt Mika provided a regulatory and political update.

In this episode, we talk to Matt Mika, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at AmericanHort, about the important issues Impact Washington attendees will be discussing on Capitol Hill.