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Getting Back to the Basics: Cooling, Cleanliness and Care
Floral customers want beautiful flowers that last. The biological mechanisms governing flower life and quality are complex, but the practices recommended for growers, wholesalers and retail florists are really quite simple. AFE-supported research confirms that there...
Industry Honors Dr. Paul Thomas through AFE
A memorial tribute has been established with the American Floral Endowment by the University of Georgia Department of Horticulture to honor Paul Thomas, Ph.D. who passed away September 14, 2019, at the age of 65. Paul was a renowned researcher, prolific speaker and...
AFE’s Fundraising Dinner Celebrates Industry Success
The AFE 43rd Annual Fundraising and Recognition Dinner was held during the SAF Annual Convention in Amelia Island, Florida on Thursday, September 19, 2019. The evening was full of excitement as AFE reported on program and research success stories. Two new named...
AFE Appoints New Trustees
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) appointed Dr. Megan Bowman of Ball Horticultural Company and Gustavo Gilchrist of Kennicott Brothers Company to join the AFE Board of Trustees. Both will serve a three-year term starting in September 2019. AFE Trustees are industry...
AFE’s Fill the Vase Fundraiser!
The American Floral Endowment, the national organization that funds floral research, scholarships, grants, and internships, kicked off its 2019 fall fundraiser, “Fill the Vase,” at their 43rd Annual Fundraising and Recognition Dinner on September 19. Nearing their...
Two New Named Funds
Two new named funds were announced at AFE’s 43rd Annual Fundraising and Recognition Dinner on September 19. The first new named fund is The Retail Florist’s Continued Education Fund. This fund was established by Bob and Carol Sharpe from Frederick, Maryland. Bob and...
AFE Board of Trustees Meeting: Education, Research, Service
By Ashley Alexander Purdue University’s motto is “Education, Research, Service.” During AFE's August Board Meetings last month, the Trustees witnessed the school taking pride in living up to this motto. While in West Lafayette, IN., the Board had a chance to...
Krissy Doyle Memorial Tribute Established
A memorial tribute has been established by staff members of the Society of American Florists to honor Krissy Doyle. Krissy worked for nearly two decades as SAF’s manager of Member and Data Services before passing away in the summer of 2019 at the age of 49 after a...
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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 – June 1st
- Travel Grant for Arizona Retailers – October 1st
Internships & Scholarships for the next generation
Take advantage of the FREE programs that AFE has in place to help the floral industry thrive. These programs are available to anyone in the industry at no charge, and were made available by the generous contributions from our industry members. Quick Links: Business...