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MAHO EXPO “SUMMER SPLASH”
CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

July 24-26, 2026 – Hilton Columbus at Easton

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MAHO members are Independent Natural Products Industry Retailers, Manufacturers, Brokers and Distributors throughout the Midwest.

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The MAHO Expo and Summer Splash Convention  is the annual premier event bringing association retailers, exhibitors and industry professionals together.

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With your participation we continue to effect policy change and ensure that we maintain your right to sell products, and the rights of your customers to make healthy choices.

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When people hear “seed treatment,” it often sounds minor — just a protective coating before planting. But many of these coatings contain neonicotinoid insecticides, and when used widely, their effects can extend beyond crop pests. Research has linked certain uses of neonics to risks for pollinators and insect-eating birds, especially when exposure occurs at scale.In 2024, Vermont enacted Act 182, restricting several outdoor uses of neonicotinoids and establishing a future, conditional ban on many neonic-treated field crop seeds, including common applications on soybeans and cereal grains. Some restrictions began in 2025, while treated-seed provisions are scheduled to take effect in 2029, aligned with timelines connected to New York’s Birds and Bees Protection Act.The broader issue is not limited to one chemical or one state. Habitat loss and pesticide exposure interact, affecting insects, birds, and agricultural systems together. Birds depend on abundant insect populations to feed their chicks, and pollinators require landscapes that are both resource-rich and low in harmful exposure. Vermont’s law reflects a growing policy approach that considers farming and conservation as interconnected systems rather than competing interests.Images are generated by AI and for demonstration purposes only.#environment #pollinators #birds #sustainableagriculture #neonicotinoids #conservation ... See MoreSee Less
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Congrats to the Positively Natural Network Board of Directors and Staff for a SOLD-OUT Naturally Independent Expo 2024!

If you're in the southern California area Friday & Saturday, make it a point to check out the educational sessions and the show! You will not be disappointed!

Calling all Independent Natural Product Retailers... It is time to register for the 2024 MAHO Expo!

Call the MAHO Office and register today @ 614-798-1117. We have a sold-out show floor with many brand-new exhibitors just waiting for you - with fabulous discounts!

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