To foster the well-being and integrity of Michigan's green industry.

About the Industry
Michigan’s Green Industry – Positively impacting our Environment and our Economy!
The economic impact of Michigan’s nursery, perennial plant production, Christmas tree, sod producers, landscaping and lawn care industries is $5.715 billion.

The economic impact of our Nursery and perennial plant producers is $1.2 billion and we distribute our products into 35 states, Mexico and Canada, making us the:

  • #1 specialty crop in Michigan,
  • 4th largest agriculture commodity group in Michigan,
  • 5th largest nursery industry in the nation.

The economic impact of our landscape services and retail sectors is $4.5 billion.

Together, all segments of the Green Industry account for a total of 36,162 individuals employed (Knudson & Peterson, 2012). According to US Census Data, this equates to 1 out of every 170 Michigan citizens between the ages of 18-65.

Knudson, William A. & H. Christopher Peterson. 2012. The Economic Impact of Michigan’s Food and Agriculture System. Working Paper No. 01-0312. Michigan State University Product Center.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Snyder Proclaims May Plant Michigan Green Month

SEMNLA President's Message - Spring 2013

There are probably as many answers to that question as there are varieties of Hostas.  And, every answer is right.  Every one of us chose to do this with our lives and that matters.  It matters because our lives matter.

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