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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

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