https://youtu.be/rsUHhf4R2ag The first time Sherry Grimes-Jenkins attended the Society of American Florists’ Congressional Action Days, she felt a...
Floral Industry Fights for Fair Trade, Workforce Solutions, and More
Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI (second from left), talks with a legislative aide during SAF’s Congressional Action Days in 2023. Floral...
How Might a Trump Administration Affect the Industry?
The presidential election is behind us, but much uncertainty lies ahead. Get the scoop on how President-elect Donald Trump’s policies might impact...
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...
Impact of Congressional Meetings Goes Beyond March Fly-In
https://vimeo.com/929931241?share=copy The Society of American Florists’ first Congressional fly-in of 2024 wrapped up in March, but the impact of...
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...
Floral Pros ‘Show Off’ Size, Global Scope of Industry
Growers, wholesalers, retail florists and others with ties to the industry met with 70 congressional offices in Washington, D.C. on March 21 during...
SAF’s Advocacy Priorities: Renew the Farm Bill
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’s Advocacy Priorities: Renewing GSP
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’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...
SAF’s Advocacy Priorities: Protect Floriculture Research Funding Increase
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. Which issues are...
Bring Industry Priorities to Washington
Preserving a hard-fought increase in floriculture research funding dollars. Price certainty for fresh floral...
Save the Date for SAF’s Premier Events
Mark your calendar for the Society of American Florists’ two premier events, the second annual Next Gen LIVE! event for young floral professionals...