As COVID-19 continues to affect the balance sheet of floral industry businesses, SAF reached out to Congressional leadership this week to highlight one more ripple effect: customer credit de... Read more
The Society of American Florists this week continued its push in Washington to ensure that industry growers receive a portion of the $9.5 billion allocated in the March 27 Coronavirus Stimul... Read more
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 for your business? Join dozens of floral pro... Read more
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 includes important Society of American Flori... Read more
The federal government is seeking input from growers on hemp production in the United States — and the Society of American Florists is encouraging its members to be part of the conversation.... Read more
President Trump signed an executive order this week in Iowa intended to streamline the regulatory process for genetically engineered agriculture. The move comes after the U.S. Department of... Read more
When Karen Fountain, AAF, of Flowers ‘n’ Ferns stepped into the office of Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, she was ready for a challenge. Earlier this year, K... Read more
While in Washington, D.C., to educate legislators about issues impacting their businesses, floral industry members will have a chance to explore America’s rich history during a special netwo... Read more
During the Society of American Florists’ 39th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD), March 11-12, floral industry professionals will present four main “asks” to lawmakers: stop a drastic mi... Read more
Following a prolonged budget impasse, the federal government was poised at press time to initiate a partial shutdown midnight on Friday. Earlier this week, the Senate passed a short-term spe... Read more