SAF’s Advocacy Priorities: Preserve Agriculture’s Workforce
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
While some elections still remain undecided, the make-up of the next Congress is becoming more clear — along with the potential path forward for the Farm Bill, an increase in funding for the... Read more
SAF’s got talent — and it’s being put to work for SAFPAC. As part of the evening’s entertainment at the SAFPAC Party during SAF Orlando 2022, individuals will showcase their talent, and SAFP... Read more
The Senate and House’s recent proposed funding increases for the Floriculture Nursery & Research Initiative started with SAF members putting the issue in front of Congress earlier this y... 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
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
Does the increased cost of running your business keep you up at night? In 2021 consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than 30 years. Floral industry costs — such as hard goods, fre... Read more
Representative Sean Casten, second-term Democratic congressman from Illinois’ sixth district, met with company leaders at Ball Horticulture in West Chicago on Monday to talk about issues imp... Read more
Several issues in Congress, such as the renewal of the GSP which would reinstate duty-free Ecuadorian roses, have the power to affect your bottom line. Congress’ August recess provides an o... Read more
Having a member of Congress visit your place of business can have a significant impact on how they view issues that are important to you. A visit can be the platform for a strong personal re... Read more