Scott Blumenthal, general manager of Chrysal in Doral, Florida (left), and SAF President & Chair Oscar Fernandez, director of sales for Rio...
Pressure to Push for Floriculture Research Funding Greater than EverÂ
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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’s Advocacy Priorities: Preserve Agriculture’s Workforce
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...
2022 Midterm Election: What It Means to the Floral Industry
While some elections still remain undecided, the make-up of the next Congress is becoming more clear — along with the potential path forward for the...
Discover SAF’s Hidden Talents in Orlando — for a Good Cause
SAF’s got talent — and it’s being put to work for SAFPAC. As part of the evening’s entertainment at the SAFPAC Party during SAF Orlando 2022,...
Invite Congress to Call and Advocate for Your Bottom Line
The Senate and House’s recent proposed funding increases for the Floriculture Nursery & Research Initiative started with SAF members putting the...
Senate Approves $1.5 Million Increase for Floriculture Research
Momentum is building for the industry to secure one of the largest funding increases in the history of the Floriculture Nursery & Research...
Immigration Reform: Are We Making Progress?
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...
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....
Lawmaker Hears Industry Challenges Firsthand
Representative Sean Casten, second-term Democratic congressman from Illinois’ sixth district, met with company leaders at Ball Horticulture in West...
Advocate for Your Bottom Line by Inviting Congress to Call
Several issues in Congress, such as the renewal of the GSP which would reinstate duty-free Ecuadorian roses, have the power to affect your bottom...
Invite Congress to Call
Having a member of Congress visit your place of business can have a significant impact on how they view issues that are important to you. A visit...
Make a Congressional Connection this Summer
When most people think about Congress and federal policy, they think about what takes place in Washington, D.C. — which can feel far removed from...
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-Endorsed Small Biz Relief Gains Traction
A bipartisan group of members of Congress on Dec. 1 released the framework for a $908 billion COVID emergency relief package — and it addresses many...