A business and industry leader who heads the country’s largest flower bulb grower is the recipient of the Society of American Florists' 2016 Paul...
Leo Roozen, AAF, Receives 2016 Paul Ecke, Jr. Award
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Floral Industry News
Gay Smith Receives 2016 SAF President’s Award
An international expert in floral care and handling and dedicated volunteer to the Society of American Florists' (SAF) annual Outstanding Varieties...
‘Tabledance’ Wins Outstanding Varieties Competition
Oriental Lily ‘Tabledance’ won the Best in Show title in the Outstanding Varieties Competition during the Society of American Florists’ 132nd Annual...
Dwight Larimer, AAF, PFCI, Receives Industry’s Highest Honor
Dwight Larimer, AAF, PFCI, president of DESIGN MASTER color tool, inc. in Boulder, Colorado, received the floral industry's greatest honor on Sept....
Brian E. Whipker, Ph.D., from NC State University Receives the 2016 Alex Laurie Award
A renowned researcher on plant growth regulators who developed numerous tools and resources for the industry is the 2016 recipient of the Society of...
Tom Bowling, AIFD, PFCI, Receives the Tommy Bright Award for Achievement in Floral Presentation
Tom Bowling, AIFD, PFCI, of Fairfield, Ohio, was honored for lifetime achievement in floral presentation as the recipient of the 2016 Tommy Bright...
Industry Leaders Discuss Policy Priorities at SAF Maui 2016
The Society of American Florists’ Government Joint Council will meet this week during SAF Maui 2016 to review and discuss several public policy...
Congressman Pays Visit to Oregon Flower Farm
Flowers, family and national legislation were some of the topics a U.S. congressman touched on when he visited a flower grower in Oregon last week....
Premier Products Showcase, Supplier Expo to Foster Connections
Two popular annual events scheduled on the first full day of SAF Maui 2016, the association’s 132nd Annual Convention, Sept. 21-24, at the...
Secretary Clinton vs. Donald Trump: A Look at the Issues
Looking for a breakdown of where the presidential candidates stand on substantive issues? As the 2016 campaign enters its final stretch, Shawn...
Governor Signs California Overtime Bill
The governor of California signed a bill this week that grants agriculture workers the same right to overtime pay as other Californians. “The bill’s...
Sylvia Cup to Test 13 Designers with Surprise Theme
Next weekend, some of the floral industry’s top designers will go head to head, and flower to flower, in a highly anticipated live competition...
Examine the Economic Factors Influencing the Floral Industry at SAF Maui 2016
What is going on with the economy, and how can I position my floral business accordingly? Is now a good time to hire? Or buy a big ticket item for...
After Labor Day, Not Much Hope for Congressional Action
Senators and representatives may be returning to work this week, but don’t expect a lot of action in Congress, according to Shawn McBurney, SAF’s...
Foreign-Owned Flower Farms Attacked in Ethiopia
Esmeralda Farms BV in Holland has closed its doors and laid off its employees as of Sept. 6. The late-breaking news comes after a devastating attack...