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...
