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Spring Hiring Campaign Kicks Off to Tackle Labor Challenges
Help for Spring hiring is here! We are launching a Spring Hiring Campaign to tackle labor challenges in the floral industry. By promoting the trusted AFE Career Center, this initiative aims to connect employers and job-seekers during the busy season. This effort not...
AFE’s Adventure at North Carolina State University: Research and Scholarships in Action
Picture this: a group of industry leaders from AFE’s Board of Trustees and Staff embarking on a journey to North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, NC, for our board and committee meetings, along with a university tour. The trip provided us with the...
Dr. Stephanie Burnett Appointed to AFE’s Vic & Margaret Ball Committee
Dr. Stephanie Burnett, Associate Professor at the University of Maine, has been appointed as the newest member of AFE’s Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Committee. In her position at the University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture, she teaches...
Surpassing $20 Million in Funding in Support of Floriculture
We are proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey to support the future of floriculture: Providing over $20 million in cumulative funding for industry research and education. For over 63 years, AFE has given unwavering dedication and support to...
The Larimers: Giving Back to an Industry that Found Them
We have newly launched a quarterly program to spotlight donors as well as regular articles highlighting the impactful industry stories of our Legacy Circle members. Our Legacy Circle is an honorary organization composed of persons who have made provision for a planned...
Building On a Legacy
As I sit here typing this article, I’m struggling to find the words to convey just how honored and excited I am to be leading the American Floral Endowment's research program. I’m humbled to follow in the footsteps of the remarkable Dr. Terril Nell, and I know I have...
Thank You for a Milestone Year!
We are so thankful to be supported by dedicated donors who share our passion for the floral industry! Your support helps ensure that we can continue providing vital resources, programs, and cutting-edge, research-driven advancements. AFE Chairman Ken Young speaks to...
Botrytis Control in Greenhouses
Botrytis can cause devastating losses during production, shipping, and in retail. An Integrated Pest IPM approach is necessary to manage Botrytis successfully and it is critical for growers to have alternative control methods to use in rotation with fungicides to...
Newly Released! Grow Pro 2024 Lineup
Free monthly webinars featuring ground-breaking research! The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has released the first six months for the 2024 monthly Grow Pro Webinar Series. In these free webinars, nationally recognized researchers, hosts, and speakers offer ‘how-to’...
Memorial Tribute Established Honoring Kenneth Royer
A memorial tribute has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) honoring industry leader and trailblazer Kenneth (Ken) Royer, AAF of Royer’s Flowers & Gifts, who passed away on December 14, 2023 at the age of 92. It was his mother, Hannah, who...
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Surpassing $20 Million in Funding in Support of Floriculture
We are proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey to support the future of floriculture: Providing over $20 million in cumulative funding for industry research and education. For over 63 years, AFE has given unwavering dedication and support to...
Giving Back to Floral: AFE Donor Spotlight
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Additional Resources & News
- Recruitment Resources
- Special 60th Anniversary Edition of the AFE Bulletin
- AFE In The News – Articles
- AFE Webinars
- Floriculture Infosearch
- New Research Application Process
- Floral Holiday Social Media Images
Application Deadlines – Click Here for the Full Calendar
- 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
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