Unless Congress reaches a deal soon, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program — which currently provides duty-free status to Ecuadorian roses — will expire at the end of the year. Earlier this fall, fresh cut roses were added to the GSP. As a result of...
A bipartisan group of members of Congress on Dec. 1 released the framework for a $908 billion COVID emergency relief package — and it addresses many of the small-business-relief measures the Society of American Florists has actively advocated for alongside other trade...
Want to take advantage of the aid available to floriculture growers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), but don’t know where to start? Martin Meskers, AAF, CEO of Oregon Flowers in Aurora, Oregon, told growers during SAF’s “Accessing USDA Aid”...
As the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) continues to distribute money to domestic floral growers hit hard during the pandemic, SAF will offer growers tips on navigating the application process on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3:00 ET. SAF’s Senior Lobbyist Joe...
Domestic flower growers — among the hardest hit floral businesses during the pandemic — are now able to apply for and receive critical financial assistance through a government program that the Society of American Florists helped ensure included industry interests....
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