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If you have independent contractors on your payroll, it soon might be easier for those workers to claim “employee” status — and the benefits, such as minimum wage and overtime pay — that co... Read more
Momentum is building for the industry to secure one of the largest funding increases in the history of the Floriculture Nursery & Research Initiative. The Senate recently included a $1.5... Read more
The industry is one step closer to securing a big increase in floriculture research funding after the House announced it is in favor of a $1 million funding increase for the 2023 fiscal year... Read more
With current workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation pushing business operational costs higher, the Society of American Florists argues that now is not the right time to... Read more
As Congress weighs budget priorities for 2023, the industry is “well positioned” to receive support for a funding increase for floriculture research, says the Society of American Florists’ S... Read more
Amplify the Floral Industry’s Voice in Washington
More than 60 floral industry professionals will take to Capitol Hill next week to talk with legislators about key issues that are important to the industry during the Society of American Flo... Read more
Immigration Reform: Are We Making Progress?
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. What issues are most likely to impact you and your business... Read more
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is making changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) — and for growers, it’s a new opportunity t... Read more
Want to take advantage of the aid available to floriculture growers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), but don’t know where to start? Martin Meskers, AAF, CEO of Ore... Read more
“Let’s Make Our Voices Heard Loud and Clear” is the floral industry’s call to action for the Society of American Florists’ 40th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), March 9-10, in Washing... Read more