A business and industry leader who heads the country’s largest flower bulb grower is the recipient of the Society of American Florists' 2016 Paul...
Gay Smith Receives 2016 SAF President’s Award
An international expert in floral care and handling and dedicated volunteer to the Society of American Florists' (SAF) annual Outstanding Varieties...
Brian E. Whipker, Ph.D., from NC State University Receives the 2016 Alex Laurie Award
A renowned researcher on plant growth regulators who developed numerous tools and resources for the industry is the 2016 recipient of the Society of...
Four Floral Businesses Receive the 2016 Century Award
The Society of American Florists celebrated the longevity of four floral industry businesses with the SAF Century Award during SAF Maui 2016, the...
Tom Bowling, AIFD, PFCI, Receives the Tommy Bright Award for Achievement in Floral Presentation
Tom Bowling, AIFD, PFCI, of Fairfield, Ohio, was honored for lifetime achievement in floral presentation as the recipient of the 2016 Tommy Bright...
‘Tabledance’ Wins Outstanding Varieties Competition
Oriental Lily ‘Tabledance’ won the Best in Show title in the Outstanding Varieties Competition during the Society of American Florists’ 132nd Annual...
Congressman Pays Visit to Oregon Flower Farm
Flowers, family and national legislation were some of the topics a U.S. congressman touched on when he visited a flower grower in Oregon last week....
Premier Products Showcase, Supplier Expo to Foster Connections
Two popular annual events scheduled on the first full day of SAF Maui 2016, the association’s 132nd Annual Convention, Sept. 21-24, at the...
Industry Leaders Discuss Policy Priorities at SAF Maui 2016
The Society of American Florists’ Government Joint Council will meet this week during SAF Maui 2016 to review and discuss several public policy...
SAF Maui 2016 Draws Dozens of First-Time Attendees
When SAF Maui 2016 kicks off today, the gathering will include  about 85 first-time attendees to the Society of American Florists’ annual...
Secretary Clinton vs. Donald Trump: A Look at the Issues
Looking for a breakdown of where the presidential candidates stand on substantive issues? As the 2016 campaign enters its final stretch, Shawn...
Sylvia Cup to Test 13 Designers with Surprise Theme
Next weekend, some of the floral industry’s top designers will go head to head, and flower to flower, in a highly anticipated live competition...
Governor Signs California Overtime Bill
The governor of California signed a bill this week that grants agriculture workers the same right to overtime pay as other Californians. “The bill’s...
Examine the Economic Factors Influencing the Floral Industry at SAF Maui 2016
What is going on with the economy, and how can I position my floral business accordingly? Is now a good time to hire? Or buy a big ticket item for...
America in Bloom Marks Anniversary with Fundraising Push
As America in Bloom gets ready to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary in October, the nonprofit dedicated to beautifying U.S. communities with...