Arizona Nursery Association

06/04/2026

Great day at the state FFA convention career expo. Promoting horticulture and Plant science careers to the attendees. 

04/27/2026

Another great Arbor Day on Friday. Celebration inside, followed by a tree planting. Thanks to ANA past president Jeff Grass and AZDA associate director Sheldon Jones for assisting with the tree planting.

04/24/2026

President Niko Vlachos participated the Arizona Department of Agriculture Strategic Planning session on Friday! Thanks to Niko for giving of your afternoon to represent the nursery industry.

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

As we all celebrate Earth Day, don't forget that a small gesture of adding a tree to your neighborhood, some new plants to your yard, or some flowers to your entry create big rewards for our planet, our air, our wildlife and the soul. Stop by your local nursery and celebrate our amazing Earth by planting something, today!

04/22/2026

Informative breakfast listening to U of A President Garimella give an update on the state of the university. ANA President Niko Vlachos attended along with Executive Director Cheryl Koury.

03/17/2026

Great time at the Az Farm Bureau AgFest last night! And a special thanks to Treeland nurseries for donating the centerpieces and Past President Jeff Grass for staffing our booth!

03/11/2026

ANA Past Presidents Tyler Francis and Christine Fortman represented ANA at an Agriculture Roundtable with Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) yesterday. They discussed labor, water and the Farm Bill.

02/25/2026

Grateful to the legislators and producers who spent the evening at the AZ Ag Legislative Dinner on Monday evening. ANA President Niko Vlachos and several board members and spouses were present. Emilie Augustine, ANA President-elect presented opening remarks and V & P Nurseries donated the centerpieces. The theme was Honest conversations and Strong Relationships are what move Arizona agriculture forward.

02/19/2026

A new ANA Membership luncheon was held today with President Niko Vlachos welcoming everyone and thanking them for being members. ANA lobbyist Patrick Bray brought members up to speed on what’s happening at the legislature. Thanks to all members who attended!