Floral Pros ‘Show Off’ Size, Global Scope of Industry
Growers, wholesalers, retail florists and others with ties to the industry met with 70 congressional offices in Washington, D.C. on March 21 during the Society of American Florists’ 43rd ann... Read more
SAF’s Advocacy Priorities: Renew the Farm Bill
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
Important adjustments to the Farm Bill are now in the works, thanks in large part to a Midwest senator recently honored for her support of the floral industry. SAF CEO Kate Penn met recently... Read more
Key lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are working to advance solutions to some of the most significant challenges floral industry professionals face in building a steady, reliable workforce. Ho... Read more
The $867 billion Farm Bill approved by Congress on Dec. 12 includes an update to the U.S. Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) that will protect and encourage floriculture innovation. The bil... Read more
With the midterm elections over, members of the House and Senate returned to Washington last week for a lame duck session with a full agenda of unfinished legislation awaiting them. A lame d... Read more
The Senate passed its version of the five-year Farm Bill after it was initially slowed over trade and other issues. The measure was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan vote of 86-11. The... Read more
The House yesterday narrowly passed its version of the Farm Bill on a vote of 213 to 211. As noted in the May 24, 2018 Week in Review, the House previously rejected the bill due to the oppos... Read more