With a new president in the White House and shifting power dynamics on Capitol Hill, will long-standing floral industry issues including immigration reform finally gain traction in Washington? And, what about issues related to trade, financial aid, industry research...
Some Society of American Florists members this week received a fraudulent email from “safnow” with the subject line “Membership Annual Update Due.” The email is a scam and did originate from SAF; members should not click on a link or provide company or credit card...
Applications are now open for a new round of Paycheck Protection Program PPP loans, giving floral industry business owners the chance to apply for a first (or second) line of aid to help offset financial challenges posed by the pandemic. The government re-opened the...
The bipartisan COVID-19 relief stimulus package passed by Congress on Dec. 21 includes $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program and $13 billion for farmers and agriculture, along with new tax benefits for businesses. For floral industry business owners, the...
Despite significant challenges, the Society of American Florists recently helped secure an additional $500,000 in funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in the 2021 budget. The funds will be used to continue...
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