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Educational Grant Blooming at Mississippi State University
If there’s one thing we love to see, it’s our educational grants in action, educating and inspiring students. In 2022, AFE gave researchers at Mississippi State University an educational grant of $5,500 to start a cut flower garden on campus. This funding helped...
Memorial Tribute Established in Memory of Del Demaree
Floral Industry Champion and Pioneer A memorial tribute has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE), honoring Delmar “Del” Earl Demaree Jr., AAF. Del Demaree Jr. passed away on January 2nd, 2023, at the age of 85. Del was a longtime industry...
Memorial Tribute Established in Memory of Edward Seagroatt
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announces a new memorial tribute in memory of Edward Seagroatt, established by longtime friends Red & Katie Kennicott of Kennicott Brothers Co. Edward A. Seagroatt, 81, of Troy, passed away on December 28th, 2022. He was the...
Protect Spring Crops from Ethylene
Ethylene damages and kills plants and flowers. Ethylene is a naturally occurring wound hormone that causes leaf yellowing, leaf drop, bud drop, and reduced flower life. Ethylene gas is given off by dying, decaying, and dead fruits and vegetables. Also, plants and...
How to Get Involved and Volunteer with AFE
Did you know there’s a multitude of ways you can get involved with AFE? Volunteering not only supports vital floral industry programs – but also inspires networking, community collaboration, and leadership opportunities to help provide for the future. The Endowment...
Celebrating AFE’s 2022 Research #Eras
Some of you may have seen people talking about their 2022 “Eras” on TikTok or other social media platforms. (By the way, AFE is on TikTok – follow us at @AmericanFloralEndowment) An era, in this sense, is a lighthearted and often humorous way to look at an important...
Newly Bloomed in 2022: Highlights from the Year
As the year comes to a close, all of us at AFE have been reflecting on everything that we’ve accomplished this year–and what a year it’s been! 1) Starting at the top, we have been able to fund 15 ground-breaking research projects that are working to move the industry...
Press Release: Applications Now Open for Graduate Scholarships!
Calling All Floral Industry Faculty, Students, and Department Chairs! The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is excited to announce applications are now open for the Altman Family Scholarship and the Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship. These merit-based, prestigious...
12 Days of Giving Back Through AFE
This holiday season, the Season of Giving, we are thrilled to bring you 12 Days of Giving Back Through AFE! With the holiday season and the close of 2022 on the horizon, everyone at AFE is reflecting on the tremendous year we have had and encouraging donations to...
AFE’s Giving Tuesday 2022
#GivingTuesday Supports Beautiful Flowers in 2023! Pay it Forward for Floral! #GIVINGTUESDAY is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities around the world. Millions of people come together to...
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How to Get Involved and Volunteer with AFE
Did you know there’s a multitude of ways you can get involved with AFE? Volunteering not only supports vital floral industry programs – but also inspires networking, community collaboration, and leadership opportunities to help provide for the future. The Endowment...
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- Special 60th Anniversary Edition of the AFE Bulletin
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- New Research Application Process
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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