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Pioneering a New Era of Nutritional Monitoring with Fert, Dirt, and Squirt
Nutritional disorders are among the many challenges greenhouse growers encounter during crop production. These disorders often develop when substrate pH or soluble salts [referred to as electrical conductivity (EC)] drifts above or below optimal ranges for plant...
The Endowment’s Involvement and Community Achievements at ASHS
The Endowment is pleased to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our community of industry members. From scholarship recipients to funded research projects, AFE’s network made a splash at the ASHS conference in Denver, Colorado. Ping Yu, a recent Ph.D....
Call for Applications: Paid Business Internships
Paid Internship Opportunities for Tomorrow's Business Leaders Applications Accepted Year-Round Completing internships prior to graduation is more important than ever and in today's climate finding the right opportunity is no easy task. In order to gain a competitive...
Call for Applications: Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant 2021
Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant Application Deadline: October 1st, 2021 The Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant was established in 2017 to assist florists from Arizona in traveling to national industry events for educational programs and to...
Requesting Input for Young Professionals Seeking Careers in Our Industry and Academia
AFE's Young Professionals Council (YPC) wants to hear from you! Feedback from experienced industry members is vital for AFE's Young Professionals Council and other new graduates as they navigate their early careers and decide on a path for their futures. These...
Young Professionals Experience at Cultivate’21
Cultivate, organized by AmericanHort, is one of the largest international horticulture industry events that attracts thousands of industry professionals and visitors from all 50 states and over 30 countries. This year, Cultivate'21 ran from Saturday, July 10 to...
Record-breaking Amount Raised for Our 60th Anniversary Virtual Fundraising Campaign
60 Days to Raise $100,000 – Supporting another 60 years of floral industry programs, research, and resources! We are pleased to announce that a record-breaking $161,080 was raised through industry sponsorships and donations in support of the $100,000 in 60 Days...
AFE’s Impact on the Industry – #AFEandMe
Industry Members Share What AFE Means to Them In celebration of our 60th anniversary, we are inviting the floral community to share their #AFEandMe stories with us. From long-time supporters to industry experts and students, many industry members have...
Newly Released: Research Webinars for Thrips and Botrytis
Thrips & Botrytis Webinar Series Recordings Now Available We have released webinar recordings from a 6-week webinar series highlighting new research findings from our specially-funded Thrips and Botrytis Research Fund. Initially presented exclusively to our...
Remembering Sarah B. Armellini
Sarah B. Armellini, 97, of Palm City, Florida, formerly of Vineland, New Jersey, passed away on July 4, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Born in Vineland, New Jersey, on August 4, 1923. She was the daughter of William and Rachel (Scarpa) Dauito. She was...
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New Mailing Address Announcement
We have changed our mailing address in an effort to receive mail more quickly and efficiently during these ever-shifting times. Please note AFE’s new mailing address below and forward all printed materials, checks, or other communications to this address:
American Floral Endowment
625 First Street, PMB 803
Alexandria, VA 22314
Your support is very important to us! If you have mailed us a donation and have not received an acknowledgement letter or the shipment was returned to you, please reach out to us at (703) 838-5211 or afe@endowment.org.
Call for Applications: Paid Business Internships
Paid Internship Opportunities for Tomorrow's Business Leaders Applications Accepted Year-Round Completing internships prior to graduation is more important than ever and in today's climate finding the right opportunity is no easy task. In order to gain a competitive...
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Application Deadlines
- Floral Industry Internships – March 1st & October 1st
- Business Internships – Applications Accepted Year Round
- MS/Ph.D. Scholarships – February 1st
- James & Helen Phillip Floral Design Grant – March 1st
- Undergrad & Graduate Scholarships – May 1st
- Educational Grants – June 1st
- Research Applications – August 1st
- Travel Grant for Arizona Retailers – October 1st