Informed. Engaged. Effective.
Horticulture & the Government
What does government have to do with the business of horticulture? Just about everything... Like it or not, government at every level directly impacts every single horticulture industry business every day. That impact
can be positive; too often, it is negative. At the federal level, decisions by Congress and actions of federal
agencies affect everything from employment to taxes to trucks to the environment, from access
to capital and credit to the impact of invasive pests and diseases.
Our political system is intensely competitive, creating winners and losers. Just about every decision made
by Congress, the Labor Department, or EPA benefits one interest, while another pays the price. If you're not
involved or not represented, you are more likely to be on the losing end.
Lighthouse Program: Lifting up Horticulture's Voice
We think everyone in horticulture should have a strong voice on Capitol Hill. AmericanHort advocates for
the interests of green industry employers on federal legislation and regulation, day in and day out. In fact,
AmericanHort has a dedicated team of full-time professional staff and expert advisors located in Washington,
D.C., where the decisions are shaped. We work hard to sustain a reputation for integrity and credibility, and to
build important relationships.
Still, politics are local too, and the voices of voters and constituents matter a lot. The Lighthouse Program green industry grassroots partnership is designed to strengthen the industry's voice and influence, and to raise awareness of critical and emerging industry issues.

Here's how it works. State partners enroll their active, in-state members and pay a per-member participation fee of $10. Primary benefits include:
- Access to the Member Voice, a tool to connect with your elected officials
- Timely, customized grassroots alerts when Congress or federal agencies need to hear from us
- Articles every two weeks providing issue updates and interpretation for partners to publish in newsletters, on social media, or web
- Access to AmericanHort's advocacy staff team
- AmericanHort Basic-level Membership Benefits
Strength in Numbers
A single letter, email, or tweet won't get a lawmaker's attention. But dozens of messages on a single issue can make a difference. And hundreds - or better yet, thousands - are even more likely to. With 40 state association partners as well as the National Christmas Tree Association, we're now nearly 15,000 business voices strong. That means thousands of businesses that can be activated to quickly respond to threats or opportunities. For business owners and managers, our goal is to make it easier to stay informed, get engaged, and be effective.
For more information about the Lighthouse Program click here.
Participating states:
Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association
Arizona Nursery Association
Arkansas Green Industry Association
California Association of Nurseries & Garden Centers
Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association
Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association
Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association
Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association
Georgia Green Industry Association
Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association
Illinois Green Industry Association
Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association
Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association
Kansas Nursery & Landscape Association
Maine Landscape & Nursery Association
Maryland Nursery, Landscape & Greenhouse Association
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Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association
Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association
Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association
Mississippi Nursery & Landscape Association
Missouri Green Industry Alliance
Montana Nursery & Landscape Association
North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association
Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association
Oklahoma Nursery & Landscape Association
Oregon Association of Nurseries
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association
Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association
Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association
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