{"id":3558,"date":"2021-10-20T17:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afe.epicenter1.com\/news\/our-educational-grants-strengthen-the-future-of-floriculture"},"modified":"2024-03-20T13:25:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T13:25:25","slug":"our-educational-grants-strengthen-the-future-of-floriculture","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/news\/our-educational-grants-strengthen-the-future-of-floriculture","title":{"rendered":"Our Educational Grants Strengthen the Future of Floriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Our

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$70,000 Awarded in 2021-22 to 17 Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h1>

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Alexandria, Virginia, October 20th, 2021<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/span><\/p>

17 programs will receive funding through our 2021-22 Educational Grants. The organizations, universities, and industry groups receiving grant funding offer a diverse array of programs that are vital to the floral industry\u2019s advancement and success.<\/span><\/p>

The funding of these essential programs supports a wide range of activities that serve the floriculture industry by increasing awareness, expanding training and education, supporting conference programs and research, and expanding industry resources for floral industry members, students, and faculty.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhile the programs cover many levels of educational opportunities, together they help build a strong future for the floriculture industry,\u201d said AFE Treasurer\/Secretary and Education Committee Chair Greg Royer<\/strong>. \u201cAt the American Floral Endowment, we are committed to bringing in and educating the next generation while we strengthen the skills and knowledge of those now in the field. Through these diverse programs, we can ensure a bright future for floriculture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFor 60 years, the American Floral Endowment has supported educational programs that help industry members grow and resources that help identify and solve industry needs and challenges.\u00a0Every organization that AFE supports provides an important resource or program that is vital to our industry\u2019s growth,\u201d said AFE Executive Director Debi Chedester<\/strong>. \u201cThrough industry support, we can continue our commitment to the advancement and success of the floral industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

AFE Educational Grants 2021-22 awarded to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>