It's a week of wins for floriculture growers on Capitol Hill. In addition to maintaining access to assistance on conservation programs, funding for...
SAF Advocacy Yields Big Wins in Washington
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FNRI Funding Survives First Budget Hurdle
https://youtu.be/B1GF9G0Ux5Q?si=cfxvZAkpmHuiO4Hl Despite significant funding cuts across many federal agencies, the prospect of the floral industry...
Floral Industry Unites for Changes in Washington
Danny Sanchez, South Florida Florals; Edwin Perez, Jet Fresh Flower Distributors; Corrine Heck, Details Flowers; Kristin Gilliland,...
California Grower Channels Political Passion Into Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVMXxa91elE Next month, floral professionals from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for the...
Floral Associations Push Congress for Cost-Saving Measure
SAF growers, suppliers, and wholesalers talked with an aide for Sen. Marco Rubio last year about renewing the GSP. Leadership from the Society of...
Floral Pros Ask Congress for Key Measures to Aid Industry
SAF’s fly-in attendees enjoy a quick break in front of the US Capitol: From left: Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, Teleflora, Drexel Hill, Pa.; Austin...
SAF Elevates 2024 Advocacy Presence
The Society of American Florists is planning to take its federal advocacy work—and its annual legislative fly-in event, Congressional Action Days...
Washington Fundraiser Gives $20,000 Boost to SAFPAC
Attendees descending on Washington, D.C. last week for SAF’s Congressional Action Days showed their support for the association’s year-round...
SAFPAC Fundraiser Breaks Record with $40,000 for Advocacy Efforts
The Society of American Florists’ annual fundraiser for its political action fund tallied more than $40,000 in contributions, pledges and...
Amplify the Floral Industry’s Voice in Washington
More than 60 floral industry professionals will take to Capitol Hill next week to talk with legislators about key issues that are important to the...
Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill This March
Does the increased cost of running your business keep you up at night? In 2021 consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than 30 years....
SAFPAC Fundraiser Nets $35,000 for SAF Advocacy Efforts
The results are in: SAFPAC’s annual fundraiser tallied a record-setting $35,050 in contributions and pledges at SAF Orlando 2021. Twenty SAF members...
Advocacy Series: 5 Questions about Duty-Free Access to Flowers
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...
Advocacy Series: 5 Questions about Minimum Wage
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...
SAF Advocates for Wholesaler Tax Relief on Credit Defaults
As COVID-19 continues to affect the balance sheet of floral industry businesses, SAF reached out to Congressional leadership this week to highlight...