Dozens Gather in Nashville for Targeted Education and Tips

For dozens of floral industry members, last weekend brought an opportunity to make good on New Year’s resolutions to be more profitable, learn new skills and connect more with their peers from across segments.

Commercial Floriculture Survey: Responses Needed

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will mail the Commercial Floriculture Survey to growers this week — and the Society of American Florists is encouraging its members to respond before the Feb. 8 deadline.

SAF Legislative Priorities Enacted Into Law

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 bill also strengthens the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and includes provisions that encourage more data-based analysis in pesticide registration decisions.

Mel Schwanke AAF- SAF Past President and Floriculture Hall of Fame Recipient, passes away

December 18, 2018 uBloom

Mel Schwanke, AAF, Past President of the Society of American Florists, and Recipient of the SAF Floriculture Hall of Fame Honor passed away at his home in Fremont Nebraska on Monday January 17, 2018.