**U.S. Grown Cut Flower Sales Rise in 2023**
Sales of U.S. grown cut flowers increased by 5.1% in 2023, with smaller floriculture operations growing by 27%. Total floriculture sales remained steady at $6.690 billion. California led in cut flower sales with $211 million. The number of floriculture producers rose by 14.2%, reflecting a shift towards smaller, local operations.
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