PLNA's Gregg Robertson and Andy Ernst Recognized on PA Agriculture Power 100 List

 From City & State Pennsylvania

"To recognize the people who help keep [Pennsylvania's] enormous economic engine running, City & State Pennsylvania presents its first agriculture-focused power list, highlighting the public officials, farmers, business executives, association heads, labor leaders, policymakers and others who shape the state’s agricultural landscape..."

Gregg Robertson, Government Relations Consultant, Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
Commonwealth flora have an advocate in Gregg Robertson, the government relations consultant for the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association. Robertson advocates in Harrisburg and beyond for the PLNA, a 118-year-old trade group whose members comprise Pennsylvania’s $6.8 billion green industry. Robertson, the PLNA’s former president, represents the legislative, regulatory and policy interests of diverse businesses, including landscape contractors, retail garden centers, wholesale nurseries and greenhouses.

Andy Ernst, Vice President, Ernst Conservation Seeds
Andy Ernst has heard that old saw about the apple not falling far from the tree more times than he can count – but in his case, it’s particularly apt. Ernst is vice president of Ernst Conservation Seeds, the Eastern U.S.’s largest native seed producer and supplier, founded by his father, Calvin, on 9,000 acres in northwestern Pennsylvania. In 2015, the Atlantic Seed Association named Andy Ernst Seedsman of the Year for his innovation and advocacy with the native seed industry.

“Congratulations to Gregg Robertson and Andy Ernst for their recognition on the Power 100 list,” says Katie Dubow, PLNA board chair. “Both individuals are trailblazers in Pennsylvania’s green industry. Gregg has long championed and monitored legislation that impacts PLNA members. Andy has demonstrated his commitment to PLNA and the green industry at large through his board and committee service and representation on Pennsylvania state-level committees and task forces. This is a well-deserved recognition for Gregg and Andy, and we are lucky to have them on our team”.

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Congratulations, Gregg and Andy!