American Society for Horticultural Science

The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is the world’s premier professional society for horticultural science. Founded in 1903, the mission of ASHS is to promote and encourage national and international interest in scientific research and education in horticulture in all its branches. The more than 4800 ASHS members in all 50 states and 60 countries around the world fulfill this mission by sharing the results of their research, teaching, extension, and community engagement activities with their colleagues and humankind the world over.

The members of ASHS are researchers, teachers, industry leaders, extension educators, and graduate and undergraduate students. They work at universities, in government, and in industry. They provide the research that keeps the production of our horticultural crops (ex. fruit, nut, vegetable, turf, and ornamental crops) competitive and allows them to be raised sustainably. They help rural economies develop and institute profitable horticultural production methods. They educate and train the critical employees needed by industry and translate the latest fundamental research into products and practices that improve our health, communities, and environment. Provided by Wikipedia