The floral industry will have an additional $1 million annually for floriculture research, thanks to SAF’s advocacy efforts. SAF’s members pushed for the additional funding for the Floricult... Read more
Do you worry about the impact of inflation on your profit margin? Are you looking to connect with professionals across the floral supply chain? Do you need a lifeline to navigate the challen... Read more
As the floral industry navigated a year marked by a boom in weddings coupled with historic inflation — and a dip in sales for some — the Society of American Florists was front and center, br... 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
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
Nearly 70 members of Congress and their staffs heard from floral professionals in Washington D.C. on March 29 about the industry’s need for agricultural labor reform, access to duty-free pro... Read more
With just 90 minutes to solve 14 riddles planted across a five-block radius, about 20 retailers, wholesalers, and growers raced through Washington D.C. on March 28. The scavenger hunt, combi... 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
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