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AmericanHort was proud to host leaders from the National Citrus Nursery Association (NCNA) in Washington, D.C., for a week of advocacy focused on the regulatory challenges facing citrus nursery growers.

Throughout the visit, NCNA members met with USDA APHIS leadership, congressional offices, House Agriculture Committee staff, and White House officials to discuss plant health regulations, nursery certification programs, and the need for practical, science-based policies that support both plant protection and business certainty.

The group also toured USDA’s Citrus Pathogen Life Collection at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center to learn more about the research and diagnostic tools that support citrus disease management and regulatory decision-making.

In addition, NCNA visited AmericanHort member operations North Creek Nurseries and Star Roses and Plants to see how the Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (SANC) program is being implemented and supporting nursery operations.

Thank you to the NCNA members, federal officials, and industry partners who helped make the visit a success. AmericanHort looks forward to continuing our work together to advance practical solutions for the citrus nursery industry.

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This week, AmericanHort President & CEO Lionel van der Walt made his first member visit, spending time with Chip Clint, Owner and President of Clint Horticulture in Texas.

Their conversation touched on many of the qualities that make our industry strong: innovation, sustainability, mentorship, and the power of industry relationships.

Chip shared how his early involvement with ANLA helped shape his career, and today he leads a boutique landscape design-build firm focused on exceptional service and forward-thinking practices, including battery-powered equipment and electric vehicle trials.

After touring the company's facilities, Lionel left with a renewed appreciation for the passion, expertise, and dedication of AmericanHort members.

Thank you, Chip, for the warm welcome and thoughtful conversation. We look forward to many more member visits and opportunities to connect with members across the industry.

New advocacy briefing! Join Trevor White, policy director at the House Agriculture Committee, for a briefing on the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act proposal, which would expand the H-2A program and codify current rates established in the Interim Final Rule.

Trevor will explain the bill’s key provisions and answer questions about the timeline, legislative process, and the support needed to advance the measure. Lynn Jacquez and Shawn Packer of JPH Law Firm will share legal considerations and insight into how the legislation may affect your business.

Open to all AmericanHort members. Register now for this important update: https://membership.americanhort.org/NC__Event?id=a0lPe00000khgceIAA

Don’t miss the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity TONIGHT at 7:05 p.m. ET on FOX Sports and CSPAN!

For the past 16 years, AmericanHort’s Vice President of Advocacy & Government Affairs, Matt Mika, has served on the GOP coaching staff for this beloved bipartisan tradition.

Tune in as Republican and Democratic Members of Congress take the field for an evening of friendly bipartisan competition, camaraderie, and baseball. It’s sure to be an exciting night at the ballpark!

Visit congressionalbaseball.org for more info.

See how Breezy Hill Nursery uses AI in their operation. Join John Terhesh and Chris Franklin to hear how they’ve streamlined SOPs, organized data, and powered customer-facing chatbots using AI tools. You’ll walk away with practical ideas you can put to work right away.

Save your seat now at AmericanHort.co/AI-in-Action

Ever wonder what happens to the leftover plants after Cultivate? Plants and flowers are redistributed to nonprofit partners, where they do good in the Columbus community.

Learn more about how these donations have helped raise almost $90,000 to benefit local causes: AmericanHort.co/Cultivate-Plants

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From law enforcement to horticulture, from third generation to fourth — don’t miss the June Interview with Ann Tosovsky and Tayler Jordan of Home Nursery, Inc.

📅 June 9, 2026🕐 1 PM ET

Ann and Tayler will discuss:
• Working together as mother and daughter
• Switching careers and applying lessons from past experience
• Leading a successful multi-location nursery
• Balancing multiple responsibilities
• The importance of giving back to the industry

Join this conversation with two leaders shaping the future of a long-standing family business. Sign up at AmericanHort.co/WiH-HomeNursery