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About FNGLA

FNGLA represents Florida’s nursery and landscape industry, which generates more than $41.9 billion in total economic impact and supports more than 279,000 jobs.*

Through FNGLA’s efforts, the entirety of Florida’s nursery and landscape industry benefits!

 

FNGLA dates back to 1952 and today is a vibrant network of professionals who work in unison to shape the future of Florida's nursery and landscape industry. Through the association's activities, FNGLA strives to advance members' business interests and enhance their success.

 

FNGLA is a member-driven association that recognizes the need for individual industry members to unify. FNGLA works to better the industry, raising the bar on professionalism by spearheading marketing programs, providing promotional and educational venues for members, taking a leadership role in protecting and promoting our members' business interests, communicating the latest industry issues and providing professional accreditation to interested individuals.

 

Code of Ethics

  • To regard the nursery industry as an honorable and necessary profession, and to conduct myself and my business in such a manner as to enhance the standing of my vocation in its public appearance.
  • To deal fairly and justly with my customers and to condemn all forms of practices which tend to discredit the nursery industry or injure its public relations.
  • To strive constantly and assiduously to improve my qualifications and proficiency in the industry and thereby merit the approbation and esteem of others.
  • To adhere to the Bylaws of the Association and to foster its objectives.
Mission Statement

The mission of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association is to promote and protect the future of Florida’s nursery and landscape industry.

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Vision Statement

Ensuring the vitality and future of Florida’s green industry and the environment with FNGLA as the recognized leader and trusted resource.

Values Statement

 

The following core principles guide the governance and management of FNGLA:

 

Organizational Excellence

Member-Focus

Collaboration and Partnerships

Leadership in Agriculture

Continuous Improvement

Environmental Stewardship


 

Strategic Goals

 

POWERFUL ADVOCACY

FNGLA will be the political leader representing Florida environmental horticulture and agriculture at the local, state and federal levels.

 

 

INFLUENTIAL PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING

FNGLA will be the leader in communicating the importance of the environmental horticulture industry in the State of Florida.

 

EXTRAORDINARY TRADE SHOWS

FNGLA will provide exceptional trade shows in which members and the industry can meet for commerce, training and inspiration.

 

CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

FNGLA will be the trusted resource for industry education, research and certification.

 

IMPACTFUL RESEARCH

FNGLA will invest research dollars on projects which provide real world solutions to industry issues.

 

DYNAMIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

FNGLA will be the leader in offering relevant and cutting-edge programs, benefits and services to recruit and retain members and a model for governing and managing a highly effective association.

 

 

FNGLA Structure

FNGLA is managed by a Board of Directors comprised of member-elected representatives from our 14 active Chapters, 7 Divisions, and 4 statewide officers -- namely a President, President-elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. FNGLA's professional staff of 14 keeps the state association running efficiently.

 

FNGLA Chapters are the lifeline of the Association. Through their representatives, FNGLA members learn about the issues affecting different parts of the state and plans accordingly. FNGLA Chapter Presidents are elected by their Chapters to preside over Chapter meetings. Chapters are organized geographically with one vote per active chapter on FNGLA's Board of Directors.

 

FNGLA's Seven Divisions meet the needs of specific industry segments; Allied, Foliage, Floriculture, Garden Center, Landscape, Woody, Citrus Nursery. Divisions operate by having up to nine members represent each segment that form the Division Leaders.

 

FNGLA has 9 Standing Committees with the president having the privilege to appoint special committees at any time.


 

* source: 2025 Economic Impact of Florida's Green Industry