Your Questions About MNLA, Answered
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Whether you're new to the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association or have specific questions, these FAQs are a starting point. This page covers everything from MNLA membership questions to advocacy, education, and more, organized by what MNLA does, with links to go deeper wherever you need to.
Membership
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MNLA is the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association, the largest and oldest statewide Green Industry trade association in Michigan, representing over 28 Green Industry segments through advocacy, education, and membership. Learn Our Story →
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MNLA membership is available to business owners, managers, employees, educators, suppliers, industry partners, and individual professionals across Michigan’s Green Industry. Explore Membership →
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Membership pricing depends on your business’s sales volume and membership category. Contact Becky at becky@mnla.org for help choosing the right fit. View Member Benefits →
Education
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MNLA offers Certified Green Industry Professional (CGIP) certification across five specialties: Nurseryman, Landscape Contractor, Landscape Manager, Landscape Designer, and Garden Retailer. Explore Certification →
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MNLA sponsors U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs for Landscape Management Technicians and Nursery Technicians. Explore the Apprenticeship Program →
Advocacy
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MNLA lobbies on behalf of Michigan’s Green Industry through a retained lobbyist, tracking legislation and regulations that affect Green Industry businesses statewide. Explore the Legislative Action Center →
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The MNLA Compliance Center organizes guidance on labor, pesticide, environmental, and other requirements affecting Green Industry businesses. Visit the Compliance Center →
Network
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MNLA Legacy Club Firms are member firms that have supported the association for a decade or more, recognized by membership decade. View MNLA Legacy Club Firms →
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MNLA connects members through regional chapters, the Young Professionals Community (MYPC), the Century Club, and more. Explore Committees and Communities →
About
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MNLA was founded in 1922 and is the largest and oldest statewide Green Industry trade association in Michigan. Read Our Story →
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MNLA supports Green Industry professionals and member businesses, while Plant Michigan Green helps homeowners find qualified professionals and explore Green Industry careers.
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