{"id":56,"date":"2023-11-08T01:38:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T01:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eric-afe.dev.nmcteam.com\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:55:07","slug":"ypc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/resources\/ypc","title":{"rendered":"Consejo de J\u00f3venes Profesionales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tid=\"block_06a3f01097bcc5536ee198a803ba9e4c\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--masthead alignfull  -split-image\">\n\t  \t\t\t<div class=\"bound boundfull\">\n\t<div class=\"masthead_image\" id=\"masthead-image\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1400 \/ 1400;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash-scaled--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash-scaled--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash-scaled--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"masthead_content\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"masthead_title\">Consejo de J\u00f3venes Profesionales<\/h1>\n\t<div class=\"masthead_intro\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing young professionals and students together to share resources, network, and build a stronger floriculture industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_4339ec88355522dc33dc161a003fb12c\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--jump-nav aligntrue  jump-nav   aligntrue\">\n\t\t<div class=\"nmc-block_header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tExplorar\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t<ul class=\"jump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#over\" class=\"jump_a\" >Overview<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#webseries\" class=\"jump_a\" >2026 Webinar Series<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#obj\" class=\"jump_a\" >Objectives<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#dev\" class=\"jump_a\" >Webinar Recordings<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#req\" class=\"jump_a\" >Requirements<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#add\" class=\"jump_a\" >Additional Resources<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nmc-block        nmc-block--background                leaf-graphic-left-center                alignfull        padding-single\">\n        <div class=\"pattern -right\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutenberg\">\n        \n<div\n\tid=\"over\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--half-half alignfull  half-half   alignfull\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"image\">\n                                                \n    <div class=\"img-variable\" style=\"width: 2000px; aspect-ratio: 2000 \/ 1000;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/imported-files\/YPC-Survey-Banner.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 15 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><title>externo<\/title>\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.88345 13.1241H13.124V8.24662H15V15H0V0H6.75338V1.87594H1.88345V13.1241ZM8.25152 1.87594V0H14.9974V6.74587H13.1215V3.2041L8.16152 8.16405L6.84082 6.83592L11.7933 1.87594H8.25152Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>        \n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tWelcome to the\u00a0Young Professionals Council!\n\t<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"text\"><p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p>Established in 2015 and celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, the Young Professionals Council (YPC) offers leadership and networking opportunities for young industry professionals while getting involved in volunteer opportunities within the floral\/horticultural industries. YPC members participate in online and in-person meetings, webinars, and other networking opportunities to share ideas, collaborate with influential industry members, and help promote careers in the floral industry.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/241634434987163\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Sign Up Today for Free!<\/a>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/AFEYPC\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"add-link\">Join Us on Facebook! <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YPC promotes personal growth through interaction with other young professionals with similar interests and career goals and encourages attendance at special YPC events online and in-person during industry conferences.&nbsp; It\u2019s a great <strong>(free!) <\/strong>way to build your own network. Members of YPC get special consideration each year for attending workshops or events, along with networking dinners during larger industry conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"webseries\"><strong>New for 2026!<\/strong> <strong>Young Professionals Council (YPC): Professional Development &amp; Leadership Webinar Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the generous support of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/grant\/demaree-fund\/\">Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund<\/a><\/strong>, we are excited to launch a new webinar series in 2026 created specifically for you as young professionals. This series was developed with direct input from YPC members and is designed to bring together experts from across academia and the floral industry to share insights that matter most to early-career professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session will be offered live and recorded, so you can join in real time or access the content later as part of an on-demand resource library \u2014 making it easy to learn, connect, and continue developing your career at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_4c329670af821b0c4e41255885b45e8f\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--webinar-listing alignfull  webinar-listing   alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n      \n            \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \n                                                        \n                \n    \n        \n    \n    \n    <form method=\"get\" action=\"#block_4c329670af821b0c4e41255885b45e8f\" data-trp-original-action=\"#block_4c329670af821b0c4e41255885b45e8f\">\n          <div class=\"field -select\">\n    <label for=\"filterYear\">Filter:<\/label>\n    <select name=\"filterYear\" id=\"filterYear\">\n      <option value=\"0\">Filter by Year<\/option>\n              <option value=\"2026\">2026<\/option>\n              <option value=\"2023\">2023<\/option>\n              <option value=\"2022\">2022<\/option>\n              <option value=\"2021\">2021<\/option>\n          <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  \n        <div class=\"field -submit\">\n            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"btn -slate\">Filter<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"es\"\/><\/form>\n    \n        <div class=\"upcoming\">\n    <h2 id=\"upcoming\">Upcoming Webinars<\/h2>\n      <section class=\"listing-wrapper -columns-1\">\n            <div class=\"partial-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"partial  -feed -webinar\">\n    \n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item--1\">\n\n            <div class=\"date-time\">\n                <div class=\"date\">17 de septiembre de 2026<\/div><div class=\"time\">1:00 p. m. EST<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <h2 class=\"heading\">Construcci\u00f3n de su marca profesional: Estrategias para la visibilidad, el networking y el crecimiento profesional<\/h2>\n\n                            <div class=\"speaker\"><strong>Orador:<\/strong> Dr. Brian Jackson, Universidad Estatal de Carolina del Norte<\/div>\n            \n                        \n                            <div class=\"link webinar-link\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_dXHkSQOAR9SddXBRbCsRkQ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Register For This Webinar <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n                \n                <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"indicator\">\n                    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n                    <rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"2\" y=\"0\" x=\"3.5\" \/>\n                    <rect height=\"2\" width=\"9\" y=\"3.5\" x=\"0\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                About This Webinar\n            <\/button>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n                <p class=\"excerpt\">Establishing a strong professional brand is increasingly important for young professionals looking to build credibility and expand their network. The September session will focus on practical ways to communicate your expertise, highlight your work, and create meaningful connections within the floral industry.\r\n\r\nTopics will include developing a professional online presence, using social media strategically, promoting research or professional achievements, and navigating networking opportunities at industry events. Attendees will leave with actionable tips to strengthen their professional visibility and position themselves for future opportunities.<\/p>\n                \n                \n\n                \n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n        \t\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 250 \/ 250;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Brian-Jackson-Headshot2018_6-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Brian-Jackson-Headshot2018_6-scaled--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Brian-Jackson-Headshot2018_6-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Brian-Jackson-Headshot2018_6-scaled--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Brian-Jackson-Headshot2018_6-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Brian-Jackson-Headshot2018_6-scaled--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"partial-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"partial  -feed -webinar\">\n    \n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item--2\">\n\n            <div class=\"date-time\">\n                <div class=\"date\">12 de noviembre de 2026<\/div><div class=\"time\">1:00 p. m. EST<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <h2 class=\"heading\">Exploraci\u00f3n de trayectorias profesionales entre la academia y la industria<\/h2>\n\n                            <div class=\"speaker\"><strong>Orador:<\/strong> Dra. Alicain Carlson, Syngenta Flowers; Dr. JC Chong, SePRO Corporation, y Dr. Jim Owen, Profile Growing Solutions<\/div>\n            \n                        \n                            <div class=\"link webinar-link\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_5kMAN5QXRcKbL6pZ8D3eFw\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Register For This Webinar <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n                \n                <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"indicator\">\n                    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n                    <rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"2\" y=\"0\" x=\"3.5\" \/>\n                    <rect height=\"2\" width=\"9\" y=\"3.5\" x=\"0\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                About This Webinar\n            <\/button>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n                <p class=\"excerpt\">Career paths in floriculture often span both academia and industry, offering a range of opportunities for professionals with diverse interests and expertise. The November session will feature a panel of speakers who have navigated careers across both sectors and will share insights into their experiences.\r\n\r\nPanelists will discuss how their careers evolved, what influenced their transitions between roles, and how young professionals can evaluate potential career directions. The session will provide perspective on the different professional landscapes within academia and industry, while offering guidance to those considering new career opportunities. A live Q&#038;A will allow participants to engage directly with the speakers.<\/p>\n                \n                \n\n                \n                                    <div class=\"moderator\"><strong>Moderator:<\/strong> Laura Barth, American Floral Endowment<\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n        \t\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 250 \/ 250;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n        \n        \n                \n        \n          <div class=\"past\">\n        <h2 id=\"past\">Past Webinars<\/h2>\n        <section class=\"listing-wrapper -columns-1 past-webinars\">\n            <div class=\"partial-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"partial  -feed -webinar\">\n    \n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item--1\">\n\n            <div class=\"date-time\">\n                <div class=\"date\">July 23rd, 2026<\/div><div class=\"time\">1:00 p. m. EST<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <h2 class=\"heading\">The Pursuit of Purpose: A Journey of Leadership and Perseverance<\/h2>\n\n                            <div class=\"speaker\"><strong>Orador:<\/strong> Lane DeVries, CalFlowers<\/div>\n            \n                        \n                            <div class=\"link webinar-link\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_T2-_he-xSjmLiBwpLqYlbA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Register For This Webinar <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n                \n                <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"indicator\">\n                    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n                    <rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"2\" y=\"0\" x=\"3.5\" \/>\n                    <rect height=\"2\" width=\"9\" y=\"3.5\" x=\"0\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                About This Webinar\n            <\/button>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n                <p class=\"excerpt\">What does it take to turn humble beginnings into extraordinary success? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lane DeVries, a Dutch-born flower farmer and accomplished author who began his journey on a small family farm in Holland and went on to build Sun Valley Floral Farms, once the largest cut flower producer in the United States.\r\n\r\nAs part of our Professional Development &#038; Leadership Webinar Series, this motivational session is designed especially for young professionals interested in developing strong personal leadership skills. Lane will share the defining moments, hard lessons, and breakthrough opportunities that shaped his path \u2014 many of which are highlighted in his new book, The Pursuit of Purpose. Through stories of setbacks, resilience, and determination, he reflects on the challenges he faced and the leadership mindset that helped him stay focused on purpose while building something meaningful.<\/p>\n                \n                \n\n                \n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n        \t\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 250 \/ 250;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lane-e1741094299278-1.webp\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Lane-e1741094299278-1--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lane-e1741094299278-1.webp\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Lane-e1741094299278-1--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lane-e1741094299278-1.webp\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Lane-e1741094299278-1--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"partial-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"partial  -feed -webinar\">\n    \n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item--2\">\n\n            <div class=\"date-time\">\n                <div class=\"date\">May 12th, 2026<\/div><div class=\"time\">1:00 p. m. EST<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <h2 class=\"heading\">Grant Writing for Government and Industry Funding Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n                            <div class=\"speaker\"><strong>Orador:<\/strong> Dr. Erik Runkle, Michigan State University &amp; Dr. Mary Wildermuth, University of California, Berkeley<\/div>\n            \n                        \n                            <div class=\"link webinar-link\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_D9hk_EvNQS-jM4BwqZLspw#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Register For This Webinar <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"link recording-link\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f_gSpdLvPUc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Watch the Recording <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n                \n                <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"indicator\">\n                    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n                    <rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"2\" y=\"0\" x=\"3.5\" \/>\n                    <rect height=\"2\" width=\"9\" y=\"3.5\" x=\"0\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                About This Webinar\n            <\/button>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n                <p class=\"excerpt\">Securing research funding has become increasingly competitive for researchers and faculty entering the field. The May session will provide an overview of strategies for successfully writing and submitting grant proposals for both government agencies and industry programs.\r\n\r\nSpeakers will discuss the key elements of strong grant applications, common pitfalls to avoid, and the differences between applying for federal funding versus industry-supported opportunities. Attendees will also learn about current funding opportunities supporting research and innovation in floriculture. The session will include time for audience questions.<\/p>\n                \n                \n\n                \n                                    <div class=\"moderator\"><strong>Moderator:<\/strong> Laura Barth, American Floral Endowment<\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n        \t\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 250 \/ 250;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"partial-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"partial  -feed -webinar\">\n    \n    <div class=\"accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion_item\" id=\"item--3\">\n\n            <div class=\"date-time\">\n                <div class=\"date\">April 23rd, 2026<\/div><div class=\"time\">1:00 p. m. EST<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n            <h2 class=\"heading\">Industry Leader Panel: Stories, Challenges, and Advice for Young Professionals<\/h2>\n\n                            <div class=\"speaker\"><strong>Orador:<\/strong> John Burk, DVFlora, Laura Shinall, FreshPath Marketing, &amp; Art Van Wingerden, Metrolina Greenhouses<\/div>\n            \n                        \n                            <div class=\"link webinar-link\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_t9_Hq-rWScq1rCE2cwDROQ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Register For This Webinar <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"19\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t<title>flecha<\/title>\n    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.2719 13.0367L11.7271 14.5L18.6874 7.50003L11.7271 0.5L10.2719 1.96327L14.7395 6.45489H0.3125V8.54402H14.7406L10.2719 13.0367Z\" fill=\"#ECF5E8\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-title\">\n                \n                <button aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"indicator\">\n                    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 9 9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n                    <rect class=\"vert\" height=\"9\" width=\"2\" y=\"0\" x=\"3.5\" \/>\n                    <rect height=\"2\" width=\"9\" y=\"3.5\" x=\"0\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                About This Webinar\n            <\/button>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n\n            <div class=\"accordion_item-content\" hidden>\n                <p class=\"excerpt\">The April session features an interactive panel that brings together experienced leaders from across the floral supply chain to share their career journeys, key lessons, and perspectives on the evolving industry. Panelists will speak candidly about the realities of building a career in floriculture, including challenges they have navigated, pivotal moments that shaped their paths, and the opportunities they see ahead for the next generation.\r\n\r\nParticipants will gain practical insights on navigating early-career decisions, building meaningful professional relationships, and positioning themselves for long-term success in a rapidly changing industry. The session will conclude with a live Q&#038;A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with panelists and continue the conversation.<\/p>\n                \n                \n\n                \n                                    <div class=\"moderator\"><strong>Moderator:<\/strong> Melanie Spilbeler, Choice Farms<\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n        \t\t\t\n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 250 \/ 250;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/image-1--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  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Las solicitudes para nuestras m\u00e1s de 30 becas vencen el 1 de mayo de cada a\u00f1o. \n\n            <div class=\"link\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/students-young-professionals\/becas\/\" class=\"btn\" >Ver becas<\/a>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tabpanel-block_4b30f93b3853936fe4cef0f263afd495-3\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-block_4b30f93b3853936fe4cef0f263afd495-3\" hidden=\"\" class=\"tab_panel\">\n            AFE cree firmemente en financiar programas educativos para promover y fortalecer la industria de la floricultura. 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