Since 1931 the MNLA has existed to support, promote, and provide services and assistance to member businesses.  We support all constituent groups of the horticulture industry, including landscape, garden centers, interiorscape, grounds maintenance, nursery, greenhouse, arboriculture, botanical gardens and other allied businesses.  The MNLA also provides a unified voice of the industry, communicating to the public the vital role of the green industry in improving the quality of life.

Our membership, over 350 strong, enjoy the benefits of quality continuing education programs, publications, the Certified Professional Horticulturist Program, access to a professional lobbyist, and much more.

If you are interested in membership, please stroll through this site to see what interests you.  If you have any questions or comments, we welcome your input.  Please call the office at 410-823-8684 or e-mail us at info@mnlaonline.org.

December 16, 2008
Beating the Odds…Preserving Your Company’s Future During Tough Economic Times
Location:  Davidsonville Ruritan Community Center
Contact: www.mnlaonline.org or mnacma@aol.com
Event Information and Registration Form (online reg and printable form)

January 7 – 9, 2009
MANTS – The Masterpiece of Trade Shows
Location:  Baltimore Convention Center
Contact:  mantsinc@aol.com or www.mants.com

January 7, 2009
MNLA Annual Meeting
Location:  Baltimore Convention Center
7:00 – 8:30 am
Contact:  mncma@aol.com or 410-823-8684

January 8, 2009 (tentative)
MD Green Industry Energy Co-op Meeting
Location:  Baltimore Convention Center
7:30 – 8:30 am
Contact:  mnacma@aol.com or 410-823-8684

January 13 – 14, 2009
Mid-States Horticultural Expo
Location:   Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (North Wing), Louisville, KY
Contact: 931-473-3951 or visit www.MSHE.org

January 14 – 15, 2009
MD Arborist Association Winter Meeting and Pesticide Recertification
Location:  Turf Valley Resort and Conf. Center
Contact: 410-321-8082 or www.mdarborist.com

January 14 – 15, 2009
DE Horticulture Industry Expo and Annual Pesticide Conference
Location:  Modern Maturity Center, Dover, DE
Contact:  DNLA at www.dnlaonline.org

January 14, 2009
ISA Certification Exam
Location:  Turf Valley Resort and Conf Center
Contact: 410-321-8082 or www.mdarborist.com

January 19-23, 2009
Advanced Landscape Plant IPM PHC Short Course
Location:  U of M, College Park Campus
Contact: 301-405-3913

January 21, 22, and 28, 29, 2009
LCA Winter Workshop
January 21 - Pesticide Recertification
January 22 - Design and Management
January 28 - Installation and Maintenance
January 29 - Spanish Track
Location:  Turf Valley Conference Center & Resort
Contact:  www.lcamddcva.org or (301) 948-0810

January 25 – 30, 2009
Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course
Location:  The Founders Inn and Spa, VA Beach
Contact:  www.mahsc.org or 757-523-4734

January 29, 2009
FALCAN Recertification Conference
Location:  Lynfield Events Complex
Contact:  301-252-2116

February 4 and 5, 2009
Chesapeake Green 2009 – A Horticulture Symposium
Location:  Maritime Institute and Conference Center, Linthicum
Contact:  410-823-8684
Event Information and Registration Form:
(online reg and printable form) www.chesapeakegreen.org

The purpose of the Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association is to promote the use of ornamental plants, products and services.  The association supports all constituent groups of the horticulture industry.

1. Promote professionalism through education programs for members and the public and by encouraging enrollment in educational institutions.
2. Support research relevant to the horticulture industry, especially through the MNLA Horticultural Research Foundation.
3. Monitor state and local laws relating to horticulture industry.
4. Participate actively in legislative and regulatory processes.
5. Promote the use of environmentally sound practices in the horticulture industry.
6. Monitor and communicate to members developments in allied industries including agritechnology.
7. Support donations of plant products and services to state and community programs.
8. Participate in Maryland agricultural organizations.

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Visit the MidAtlantic Farm Credit website at www.mafc.com.