Increase funding for floriculture research. Ensure cost savings on imports. Maintain the minimum wage. Preserve agriculture’s workforce. Forty-seven...
SAF Members Urged to ‘Bridge the Partisan Divide’ at CAD
“Small businesses have the ability to straddle the ideological divide and influence issues.” That’s what speaker Mike Cuzzi told four dozen floral...
Advocacy Series: Why This Year’s CAD Advocacy Meetings Matter Even More
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. What issues are...
Congressional Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Dan Newhouse to Speak at CAD
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Washington), new co-chair of the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus, will speak to SAF Congressional Action Days attendees on...
On Tap for CAD: Research Funding, GSP, Minimum Wage and Ag Labor
As the Biden-Harris Administration moves forward with its legislative and regulatory agenda, the Society of American Florists is making sure...
Floral Community to Advocate for Research Funding at CAD
When members of the floral community gather together in Washington, D.C., next week for the Society of American Florists’ 40th annual Congressional...
CAD Early-Bird Registration Ends Feb. 21
Now that you’ve had (a little) time to catch your breath after Valentine’s Day, why not take the next step in securing a profitable future...
Floral Community Will Advance These Four Issues at CAD
When floral professionals gather March 9-10 in Washington, D.C., for the Society of American Florists’ 40th annual Congressional Action Days,...
CAD First Timers Make Connections in D.C.
For many, the Society of American Florists’ Congressional Action Days (CAD) is the ideal way to connect with lawmakers and industry colleagues. SAF...
Veteran Lobbyist to Talk Presidential Politics at CAD
As the Democratic field narrows and President Trump promises four more years, floral professionals are wondering: How will the presidential election...
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...
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...
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...
Remember to Complete Your CAD Surveys
Thanks to all SAF members who took time from their schedules to attend SAF’s Congressional Action Days this week. As Kate Penn noted yesterday in an...
SAF Members Take to Congress – and the White House – During CAD
More than 90 Society of American Florists members representing all industry segments, three countries, 25 states and the District of Columbia,...