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| Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association |
| Formation | 19XX |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Region served | Nebraska |
| Membership | Nurseries, landscapers, arborists |
Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association
The Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association is a state-level trade association representing nursery growers, landscape contractors, arborists, and allied horticultural businesses in Nebraska. Founded to advance the interests of commercial horticulture, the association engages with agricultural institutions, regulatory bodies, and professional societies to promote plant production, landscape management, and urban forestry. It collaborates with regional universities, extension services, and national organizations to support research, workforce development, and industry standards.
The association traces roots to early 20th-century agricultural societies and seed trade groups that paralleled the growth of University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the Nebraska State Fair, and statewide horticultural movements tied to the Dust Bowl recovery era. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries it interacted with organizations such as the AmericanHort, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to address issues like plant health, nursery regulation, and water conservation. Partnerships with institutions including Iowa State University, Kansas State University, South Dakota State University, and the University of Missouri informed pest management programs and cultivar trials. The association’s history also reflects engagement with national events such as the Great Depression, wartime resource programs, and federal agricultural legislation that shaped horticultural commerce.
The association’s mission emphasizes support for commercial plant production, landscape contracting, and professional development, aligning with standards of groups like International Society of Arboriculture, American Society of Landscape Architects, and National Association of Landscape Professionals. Core activities include promoting sustainable irrigation practices with guidance influenced by the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts, coordinating plant pest responses alongside the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and facilitating market access via connections to regional trade shows such as Midwest Growers Expo and national conferences like Cultivate.
Membership comprises wholesale nurseries, retail garden centers, landscape design firms, municipal parks departments including those in Lincoln, Nebraska and Omaha, Nebraska, arboricultural consultants, and allied suppliers. Organizational governance typically features an elected board of directors modeled after nonprofit bylaws similar to those of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and professional associations such as AmericanHort. Committees often mirror topics addressed by the Association of Landscape Contractors and work with state agencies including the Nebraska Forest Service and statewide cooperative extension networks like the Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
The association organizes annual conferences, trade shows, and plant sales, collaborating with venues and partners such as Pioneer Park, regional fairgrounds tied to the Nebraska State Fair, and institutions like the Lauritzen Gardens. Events include technical sessions on topics promoted by Integrated Pest Management proponents and demonstrations inspired by national programs such as Tree City USA and Arbor Day Foundation initiatives. The association often participates in multi-state events with counterparts from Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association and Kansas Nursery & Landscape Association and exhibitors ranging from equipment manufacturers associated with the Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers Association to plant breeders represented at the American Public Gardens Association conferences.
Educational programming spans continuing education units endorsed by International Society of Arboriculture certification pathways, landscape contractor licensing guidance akin to standards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals, and technical workshops developed with faculty from University of Nebraska–Lincoln and researchers affiliated with the Agricultural Research Service. The association supports certifications and training similar to programs offered by Certified Nursery Professional curricula and collaborates on pesticide safety education consistent with Environmental Protection Agency regulations and extension outreach seen at land-grant universities like University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Iowa State University.
Advocacy efforts engage state legislators such as members of the Nebraska Legislature and regulatory programs at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to influence plant licensing, nursery sales tax issues, and invasive species policy. The association has worked with federal partners including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and congressional committees on agriculture policy to address trade barriers, phytosanitary standards, and disaster assistance after events comparable to the 2019 Midwest floods. Its industry impact extends to urban canopy initiatives coordinated with municipal programs in Omaha, Nebraska and Lincoln, Nebraska and conservation partnerships with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The association administers industry awards recognizing excellence in horticulture, landscape design, and nursery operations, following precedents set by organizations like International Society of Arboriculture awards and the AmericanHort honors. Recipients have included municipal parks departments, notable nurseries, and landscape firms whose projects receive attention in regional publications and at events such as the Nebraska State Fair and regional trade shows. The association itself has been acknowledged by partners including state extension services and regional alliances for contributions to workforce development and plant health programs.
Category:Nebraska organizations Category:Horticultural organizations