Attendees at the Society of American Florists 2023 Congressional Action Days supported the association’s year-round advocacy efforts by raising more than $20,000 for SAFPAC. SAFPAC is the only national political action committee dedicated to advocating for the floral industry. The funds will be used to help elect and strengthen relationships with floriculture-friendly members of Congress. …
The Next Gen Rising Star Award is a new award created by the Society of American Florists, which honors forward-thinking young professionals. Nominees must demonstrate creativity, innovation, tenacity and leadership in their work– and potential to make a positive impact on the floral industry. The recipient will be announced in September at SAF Phoenix 2023, the organization’s 138th Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. …
On March 21, growers, wholesalers, retail florists and others with ties to the industry met with 70 congressional offices in Washington, D.C. during the Society of American Florists 43rd annual Congressional Action Days to highlight the issues affecting their businesses — and how Congress can help. …
With Easter a month away, it is important for floral retailers to remind their staff and customers that several types of lilies can cause renal failure, or even death, if ingested by cats. …
Floral and horticulture professionals from nearly 70 businesses seized the opportunity to address labor challenges in their industry by participating in Seed Your Future’s Green Career Week, Feb. 27 to March 3. The initiative got professionals in classrooms, students in businesses, and created a buzz on social media — all in an effort to showcase and cultivate an interest in green careers. …
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