Securing $1 million in new funding for the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI), reinstating the Floriculture Crops 2018 Summary...
Legislative Wins Bolster Excitement for Congressional Action Days
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Congressional Action Days
Distinguished Correspondent to Kick Off Congressional Action Days
Acclaimed political analyst Reid Wilson will kick off the Society of American Florists’ 39th Annual Congressional Action Days on March 11. “We are...
New Hortica Head Talks Challenges, Opportunities
When Tim Noble took over as president of Hortica at the beginning of the year, it marked a significant change in company leadership. He succeeded...
SAF Coordinates with Lawmakers’ Offices on Research Funding, Statistics
Weeks after dozens of growers, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Society of American Florists’...
SAF Leaders Talk Industry Issues with Influential Congressman
Last week, members of the Society of American Florists executive team got valuable face time with an influential member of Congress. While in...
Dozens Gather in Washington to Lobby for Key Industry Issues
When Karen Fountain, AAF, of Flowers ‘n’ Ferns stepped into the office of Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, she was...
Minimum Wage Among CAD Asks for Capitol Hill
During the Society of American Florists’ 39th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), March 11-12, floral industry professionals will present four...
CAD ‘Briefers’ to Explain Four Key Issues Before Capitol Hill Visits
The Society of American Florists (SAF) has lined up several experts to educate industry members about the four issues they will discuss with...
Congress Funds Another Floriculture Priority
The recent federal spending bill that Congress approved to fund the government included $500,000 for the publication of the Floriculture Crops...
CAD Includes Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
While in Washington, D.C., to educate legislators about issues impacting their businesses, floral industry members will have a chance to explore...
Lobbying Expert to Share Tips at Congressional Action Days
Participants in the Society of American Florists’ 39th Annual Congressional Action Days, March 11-12, will head to their congressional appointments...
Political Journalist A.B. Stoddard to Speak at SAFPAC Dinner
Award-winning journalist A.B. Stoddard will headline the SAFPAC Reception and Dinner, Tuesday, March 12, offering her nonpartisan insight on the top...
First Timers Bring New Perspectives to Congressional Action Days
 By attending CAD, you will see and hear vital information regarding the floral industry and so much more first hand. To receive first-hand...
Partial Government Shutdown Continues into Third Week
Following President Trump’s televised address on border security on Tuesday night, the partial shutdown of the federal government continued today,...
Industry Members Prepare to head to Washington, D.C.
Even as the partial government shutdown continues, floral industry members are preparing to make their case to lawmakers this spring. “Make YOUR...