Formally launched one year ago on Jan. 1, 2014 through the consolidation of the American Nursery & Landscape Association and OFA—The Association of Horticulture Professionals, AmericanHort recently celebrated its first birthday. “On our first birthday, we continue to recognize the legacy of the founding organizations, and we are celebrating the commitment, loyalty and dedication of our volunteers, members and staff,”... read more
AmericanHort, the Green Industry’s new trade association, formally began Jan. 1, following the closing of the consolidation of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA–The Association of Horticulture Professionals Dec. 31. The more than two-year effort to bring the groups together was initiated by the volunteer leadership of the legacy organizations. OFA and ANLA members have been automatically... read more
AmericanHort, the horticulture industry’s new trade association, formally began Jan. 1, following the closing of the consolidation of the American Nursery & Landscape Association and the Association of Horticulture Professionals (OFA) Dec. 31. The more than two-year effort to bring the groups together was initiated by the volunteer leadership of the legacy organizations in order to better meet the needs... read more
The 2013 Irrigation Show & Education Conference came into full swing at the Austin Convention Center Nov. 6, with the opening of the showroom floor to registrants. The education conference began Nov. 4. Visit the Irrigation Show website for a full listing of events at this year’s show. read more
The Association of Horticulture Professionals (OFA) and the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) will be consolidated into a new, national trade association named the American Horticulture Association, which will be known as AmericanHort. The decision followed a 30-day open ballot and today’s in-person vote for OFA’s members, held in Columbus, Ohio. “It’s what our members want,” said Mark Foertmeyer,... read more
OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals announced it has named Adriana Quiñones-Riccardi manager, Education & Events and Jeff Heimberger manager, Information Technology. Quiñones-Riccardi will help develop and implement online and in-person educational programs whereas Heimberger will manage the association’s technology resources. “OFA is growing, and we want to ensure that our organization is well prepared to help members be... read more
