History of the Montana Nursery & Landscape Association

The Montana Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) was formed in 1954 by a group of professionals who shared similar concerns and interests in the emerging industry of horticulture. These visionaries established the MNLA as a non-profit professional trade association to service the "Green Industries in Montana." In the years that followed, the industry in Montana grew, and so did MNLA. We are proud to now represent nursery stock growers, retailers, landscape contractors, arborists, garden centers, irrigation contractors, landscape architects, hardscape contractors, municipalities, allied industries and associated industry individuals within – and outside – the state of Montana.

There are a growing number of benefits of belonging to MNLA, including legislative and regulatory representation; high-quality continuing education through seminars, publications, certification, referrals, affinity discounts, and numerous networking opportunities.

Our Mission

The mission of the MNLA is to provide programming, information, and other opportunities for professional development of direct benefit to its members. MNLA monitors and lobbies governmental agencies on issues relevant to the membership. MNLA promotes the nursery and landscape industry in Montana through education and community interaction.

For information on the Association's Position Statements & Resolutions, click here.