SAF made the case in a letter to governors nationwide that the importance of flowers to public health during stressful times—combined with...
SAF Advocates for Continuation of Safe Floral Delivery
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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...
SAFPAC Party Brings Trends, Pop-Ups, Expert Insight
This year’s SAFPAC Party on March 9 during SAF’s 40th annual Congressional Action Days will be a pep rally ahead of industry members’ visits with...
House Passes Highly Anticipated Immigration Reform Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill that would streamline parts of the H-2A foreign guest-worker program and establish a path...
U.S., Mexico and Canada Finalize New Trade Deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada have finalized a trade deal to replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The pact...
House Takes Much-Awaited First Steps on Immigration Reform
Key lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are working to advance solutions to some of the most significant challenges floral industry professionals face in...
SAF Keeps Strong Ties in New Congress
Embed from Getty Images The 116th Congress members-elect pose for a group photo on the East Front Plaza of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on...
Washington Deep in Farm Bill Drama: A Detailed Look
Last week, the House rejected the Farm Bill (officially known as H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018) on a vote of 198 to 213....
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 Taps Two Experts to Prepare CAD Participants
The countdown is on for the Society of American Florists’ 38th Annual Congressional Action Days, March 12-13, in Washington, D.C. If you have not...
New Year’s Deadline Brings End to Duty-Free Status of Flowers from Ecuador
Flowers entering the United States from Ecuador are now subject to import tariffs after a U.S. trade program granting duty-free status to Ecuadorian...
Legislative Victories Tied Directly to CAD Advocacy
Every voice counts when it comes to persuading legislators to consider the industry’s concerns. That’s why the Society of American Florists invites...
Washington Takes on Tax Reform
Now that Congress has again failed to repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Trump and Republican leaders in Congress have...
Despite Snow Storm, Industry Members Head to D.C. to Make ‘Meaningful Change’
A major snowstorm didn’t stop dozens of retailers, wholesalers and growers from traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to share their story with...
Florists to Try Spying at Congressional Action Days
The Society of American Florists 37th Annual Congressional Action Days, March 13-14, in Washington, D.C., isn’t all work and no play. After...