The American Society for Horticultural Science promotes and encourages scientific research and education in horticulture within the United States and throughout the world. The Society's 4500 members represent all areas of horticultural science and include individuals who make recommendations and influence decisions in horticultural research, education, industry, extension, and the production and distribution of horticultural products. And many, many others For more information on the different types of Members at ASHS, look at the Who's Who page . Our mission at ASHS is the advancement of horticultural science and knowledge. This professional scientific Annual Conference brings together more than 1200 horticulturists from the United States and around the world to share cutting-edge research, new training methods, and more.
ASHS also organizes and co-sponsors other horticultural meetings and educational programs .
ASHS Press and Serial Publications ASHS also provides publishing outlets for horticultural information. ASHS journals provide a forum for scientific research, colloquia proceedings, and feature articles. Horticulturists find the journal articles timely and beneficial to their own research or field work. ASHS Press books cover a wide range of topics important to horticulturists, from reference materials to the latest research findings. In addition, ASHS also helps horticulturists to find jobs, fellowships and assistantships through HortOpportunities .