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About Us

OUR MISSION

The Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association enhances the success of its members through knowledge, advocacy, and promotion of the horticultural industry.

OUR VISION

Members of the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association will be the consumers’ premier source for professional, high quality horticultural products and services.

OUR CORE BELIEFS

PLNA represents horticultural businesses in Pennsylvania and the companies that supply them. Our programs, products, services and philosophy are based on our beliefs that:

  • The horticultural industry is vital to the economy, environment and the quality of life in Pennsylvania, its communities, and its citizens.
  • The horticultural industry seeks to enhance the beauty and be a good steward of our environment.
  • The landscape and nursery industry is a complex and multi-faceted one with diverse needs and resources that are maximized when businesses work together.
  • Horticultural businesses should be led and managed by skilled and knowledgeable landscape and nursery professionals.
  • Horticultural professionals need lifelong learning and exposure to new ideas to thrive in today’s competitive business environment.
  • Our customers value high quality horticultural products and services and seek to be knowledgeable about them.
  • Our businesses must be successful in order to be responsive to our customers.


OUTCOME-ORIENTED GOALS

  • Public Awareness and Publications: PLNA will build the public’s understanding and appreciation of the horticultural industry and produce print and online publications that inform the public and industry.
  • Advocacy and Representation: PLNA will be the leading voice for improving the legislative and regulatory environment for the horticultural industry in Pennsylvania.
  • Education, Certification and Workforce Development: PLNA will offer members the knowledge and expertise they need;  will offer certification programs designed to raise the standards of professionalism in the Pennsylvania green industry; and will work with public and private educational institutions to encourage horticultural-related careers among Pennsylvania students.
  • Premier Green Industry Events: PLNA will produce premiere green industry events that encompass trade show, networking and educational elements and will serve principally Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region.
  • Membership Development and Services: PLNA will build and enhance its base of members by providing products and services that build membership value.
  • Organizational and Fiscal Strength: PLNA will manage it’s staff, volunteer and physical assets to maximize the return on invested time and fiscal resources.