HRI scholarships now open
Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) Scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year opened in May 2020 and will close Sept. 10. read more
Government Affairs: H-2B efforts turn toward Homeland Security acting secretary
Last December, Congress approved an additional 65,000 H-2B visas above the statutory limit of 66,000, subject, however, to the approval of the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. H-2B advocates are now turning their efforts to convince acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf to release the full complement of visas authorized by Congress. Landscape contractors largest H-2B users... read more
NALP and AmericanHort join forces to promote Love Your Landscape
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and AmericanHort have partnered up to promote LoveYourLandscape.org. LoveYourLandscape.org encourages readers to consult with a landscape or lawn care professional or with a nursery or garden center expert for horticulture advice. “NALP launched Love Your Landscape two years ago as a platform to inspire homeowners to invest in their outdoor living spaces, tout... read more
AmericanHort announces recipients of its HortScholars program
AmericanHort announced the recipients of its 2018 HortScholars program. The HortScholars program aims to identify future leaders and give them a platform to network, grow and work at the North America horticulture event, Cultivate ’18. The program chooses six applicants each year and offers a beyond-the-classroom experience, according to AmericanHort. “AmericanHort received an unprecedented number of applicants from across the... read more
HRI now accepting research project proposals
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research affiliate of AmericanHort, is now accepting research project proposals designed to improve green industry efficiencies and profitability. Proposals for the 2019 grant cycle are due no later than May 31. Grant awards typically range from $5,000 to $35,000. Researchers are encouraged to seek out matching funds as part of the proposal application process,... read more
AmericanHort webinar to focus on new tax law
AmericanHort is teaming up with K-Coe Isom, agriculture accounting and business advisory firm, to co-host a free, one-hour webinar, “Comprehending the New Tax Law,” on Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. “We have received multiple calls about the new tax law, and we knew it was time to pull in top industry experts to provide our members advice on the topic,”... read more
