WHAT IS THE MINNESOTA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (MNLA)?
MNLA is the region's oldest and largest horticultural trade association. The organization was originally
formed in 1925 as the Minnesota State Nurseryman’s Association. In 1988, the organization’s name was changed to the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association to accurately reflect the diversity of its members. Today, 900 firms are members of MNLA
in the following categories:
- Wholesale nursery growers
- Retail nurseries and garden centers
- Commercial flower growers
- Landscape contractors
- Landscape designers
- Irrigation contractors
- Lawn and landscape management services
- Professional gardening services
- Commercial arborists and tree care services
- Snow and ice management services
- Allied suppliers
- Students and educators
MNLA is dedicated to helping its members by:
- Providing continuing education for members
- Providing tools for industry marketing
- Monitoring and influencing government affairs
- Promoting professionalism
- Responsibly improving and maintaining our environment
- Provide opportunities for financial benefits through group purchasing and other member services
- Promoting member collegiality and networking
Members receive regular communication on association activities through a monthly newsletter. Each industry segment is offered on-going continuing education programs. In cooperation with the University of Minnesota, the association sponsors the MNLA Certified
Professional program.
Economic Impact
Thousands of family-owned companies are part of Minnesota's nursery and landscape industry.
Collectively, they generate yearly sales of more than $1.9 billion and have a $3.5 billion direct effect on Minnesota’s economy. A report on the economic impact of the green industry in Minnesota is available as a PDF download.
Mission
To empower, support, and cultivate a community of green industry businesses through advocacy, education, and connections.
Vision
Enhancing lives by creating and maintaining sustainable green spaces.
Strategic Plan
Click here to learn more about MNLA’s latest strategic plan including the mission, vision and goals of the organization.
Structure and Governance
The Association is governed by its Board of Directors which includes three officers (president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer) and six at-large directors, all of whom are elected by Association members. The Association has committees,
which develop many of its programs where industry issues are discussed, mutually beneficial relationships are formed, and input is gleaned for MNLA's educational, government affairs, and professional development programs.
Below are copies of the association governing documents and other logistical information. All documents are in PDF format. Click to open in your browser, or right-click to choose to save it to your computer.
