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A Spotlight on Thrips and Botrytis Management at Cultivate 2023
An incredible 188 people attended AFE’s educational session “Effective Management of Thrips and Botrytis” at Cultivate ’23 this July. It was one of the highest attended sessions in the history of the event. This session was part of the American Floral Endowment’s...
Longer-Lasting Cut Flowers: The Subzero Solution
Discover how cutting-edge research can help flower growers store flowers for longer durations, ensuring blooms remain fresh and vibrant for extended periods. Hear the direct findings from AFE-funded research along with accessing the full research report. Cold storage...
Helping the Next Generation Succeed at ASHS
Warm weather, beautiful summer blooms, and a vibrant student presence were the backdrop for this year’s American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida from July 31-August 4th, which was attended by nearly 1100 people. AFE was...
Benefits of Succession Planning For Your Business and How to Start
Are you like hundreds of other business owners who continually procrastinate when faced with developing a viable succession plan for your business? If so, check out the newest addition to the Recruitment Resource Library. “Many small businesses put aside the...
AFE’s Research Director, Dr. Terril Nell, Inducted into the Floriculture Hall of Fame
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is excited to celebrate and recognize Research Director, Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF for his recent induction into the 2023 Society of American Florists (SAF) Floriculture Hall of Fame. Dr. Nell was awarded this accolade at SAF’s 2023...
AFE Appoints New Trustees & Officers
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) depends on industry leadership, insights, and expertise to support research and programs that best serve all of floriculture. This September, AFE appointed three new Trustees to join the diverse group with representation across...
Celebrating AFE’s Many Friends of Floral
Recognizing the Endowment’s Milestones, New Initiatives, and Dedicated Donors The Endowment hosted its annual event & reception during the SAF Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ on September 7, 2023. The evening was a celebration of the floral industry as a...
Two Industry Leaders Recognized with AFE’s New Ambassador Award
AFE Champions – Dr. Marvin Miller and Dwight Larimer The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural AFE Ambassador Awards! The AFE Ambassador Award recognizes an individual, organization, or institution in the floral...
Memorial Tribute Established in Memory of Andy Mast
A memorial tribute has been established in memory of Andy C. Mast through the American Floral Endowment by the Mast Family and friends at Ednie Flower Bulb Company, Fredon, NJ. Andy Mast, owner of Andy Mast Greenhouses and industry pioneer, passed away on July 8th,...
2 New Named Funds Announced at AFE Annual Reception
Introducing the Carlstedt's LLC Fund and the Pérez Villegas Family Fund The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced the establishment of two new Named Funds during our recent Friends of Floral Reception on Sept. 7th - the Carlstedt’s LLC Fund and the Pérez Villegas...
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AFE’s Research Director, Dr. Terril Nell, Inducted into the Floriculture Hall of Fame
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is excited to celebrate and recognize Research Director, Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF for his recent induction into the 2023 Society of American Florists (SAF) Floriculture Hall of Fame. Dr. Nell was awarded this accolade at SAF’s 2023...
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