Spotlighting Emerging Leaders in the Horticulture Industry For the past fifteen years, AmericanHort has identified and supported emerging leaders in the horticulture industry through the HortScholar Program. After a rigorous application process, six students are chosen who show qualities such as a passion for the industry, growth mindset, teamwork, and
6/23/2021 – Supreme Court Decision on “Right To Take Access” – On June 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) handed down a 6 to 3 decision announcing that a California regulation that grants labor organizations’ “right to take access” to an agricultural employer’s property in order to
Industry Leaders Return to the Nation’s Capital to Advocate on Key Issues AmericanHort announced the 2021 Impact Washington Summit, September 20-22 in Washington, D.C. as industry leaders return to the nation’s capital to hear from dynamic speakers about key issues while educating Congress on our challenges and priorities. The 2021
5/28/2021 – AmericanHort and HRI – Box Tree Moth Situation Update – Last week, AmericanHort learned that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had confirmed the presence of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in a St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada nursery.Click Here to view full update
AmericanHort Announced NEW! On-Demand Education Pass for Cultivate’21 AmericanHort Announced NEW! On-Demand Education Pass for Cultivate’21 Providing access to industry best-practices through online education COLUMBUS, OH – May 27, 2021 AmericanHort announces a new On-Demand Education Pass for Cultivate’21 is now available for purchase. As the industry prepares to convene
AmericanHort Welcomes New Board Members and Slate of Officers for 2021-2022 Columbus, OH – April 27, 2021 AmericanHort announces the election of three new members to the board of directors, along with the election of a new slate of officers. The official welcome and installation will take place at Cultivate’21
AmericanHort Commends House Passage of Agricultural Workforce Bill COLUMBUS, OH – AmericanHort applauds the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 1603), in the House of Representatives this evening. The bill passed by a vote of 247-174, earning significant bipartisan support in a contentious political environment. “The
AmericanHort Welcomes Farm Workforce Modernization Act COLUMBUS, OH – (March 4, 2021) AmericanHort enthusiastically welcomes today’s reintroduction in the House of Representatives of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. This historic legislation, first negotiated in 2019, passed in the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support that year. Workforce challenges are
AmericanHort Accepting Applications for the 2021 HortScholar Program SUPPORTING OUR INDUSTRY’S FUTURE COLUMBUS, OH – AmericanHort is accepting applications for the 2021 HortScholar program from students enrolled in a horticulture-related program at any degree level. Applications will be accepted at AmericanHort.org/Scholars until March 1, 2021. The HortScholar program is a
1/28/2021 – NCAE letter to IRS Commissioner regarding FFCRA – AmericanHort as part of the NCAE executive committeeleadership co-signs this letter to Commissioner Rettig urging a change to guidance regarding sick leave for income tax purposes for the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) as it relates to H-2A workers. View Letter
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