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class=\"content\">\n                  <div class=\"suptitle\">The Floral Industry&#039;s Trusted Source for Sustainability Education &amp; Resources<\/div>\n                \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tSustainabloom  \n\t<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainabloom is helping businesses in the world of floriculture <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">embrace sustainability<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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I couldn\u2019t thank AFE enough for all that they have done for me; this scholarship has had a huge positive influence on my life!&#8221;\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"source\">\n                  &#8211; Josey Lynn Darbey,<br>\n                  <span>Scholarship Recipient<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"quote-image\">\n                  \n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 698 \/ 698;\">\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\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Josey-Lynn-Darby-e1708377200493.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Josey-Lynn-Darby-e1708377200493--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Josey-Lynn-Darby-e1708377200493.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Josey-Lynn-Darby-e1708377200493--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Josey-Lynn-Darby-e1708377200493.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Josey-Lynn-Darby-e1708377200493--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"nmc-slide\">\n              <div class=\"quote-slide\">\n                <div class=\"quote\">\n                  &#8220;AFE funding has continued to help me many times over the years, and I greatly appreciate their support. AFE gave me the initial funding for my research, and when other granting agencies saw the AFE funding, they were motivated to fund me further. I can honestly say that AFE has been instrumental in my academic career in floriculture and plant breeding.&#8221;\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"source\">\n                  &#8211; Mark Bridgen,<br>\n                  <span>Research Grant Recipient<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"quote-image\">\n                  \n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1036 \/ 1036;\">\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\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Mark-Bridgen-e1708377272697.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Mark-Bridgen-e1708377272697--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Mark-Bridgen-e1708377272697.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Mark-Bridgen-e1708377272697--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Mark-Bridgen-e1708377272697.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Mark-Bridgen-e1708377272697--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"nmc-slide\">\n              <div class=\"quote-slide\">\n                <div class=\"quote\">\n                  &#8220;Having had several interns, we have seen the exceptional first-hand results of a quality education combined with first-class internship programs! We need more programs like this in our industry and can\u2019t thank AFE enough for getting the message out about the wonderful opportunities available.&#8221;\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"source\">\n                  &#8211; Kathy McGinty,<br>\n                  <span>Vic &#038; Margaret Ball Intern Host<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"quote-image\">\n                  \n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1080;\">\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\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Kathy-McGinty.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Kathy-McGinty--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Kathy-McGinty.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Kathy-McGinty--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Kathy-McGinty.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Kathy-McGinty--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"nmc-slide\">\n              <div class=\"quote-slide\">\n                <div class=\"quote\">\n                  &#8220;AFE has impacted my life through generous scholarships and connections in the industry. It brings me joy to share the amazing opportunities AFE has to offer with our floral design students in the laboratory. I am forever grateful for the support!&#8221;\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"source\">\n                  &#8211; Mason Marshall,<br>\n                  <span>Scholarship Recipient<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"quote-image\">\n                  \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\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Mason-Marshall.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Mason-Marshall--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Mason-Marshall.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Mason-Marshall--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Mason-Marshall.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Mason-Marshall--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"nmc-slide\">\n              <div class=\"quote-slide\">\n                <div class=\"quote\">\n                  &#8220;The interns we have hosted through our partnership with the AFE have a passion for plants and have been very successful at our facilities. Their enthusiasm and dedication inspire our team, reminding us all of why we are in this industry!&#8221;\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"source\">\n                  &#8211; Ann Pennington,<br>\n                  <span>Vic &#038; Margaret Ball Internship Host<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"quote-image\">\n                  \n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1080;\">\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\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Ann-Pennington.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Ann-Pennington--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Ann-Pennington.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Ann-Pennington--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Ann-Pennington.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Ann-Pennington--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"nmc-slide\">\n              <div class=\"quote-slide\">\n                <div class=\"quote\">\n                  \u201cScholarships from AFE have helped me pursue my education throughout my undergraduate and graduate career. Additionally, support from AFE has afforded me a multitude of opportunities that I wouldn&#8217;t have had access to otherwise.I am extremely grateful that AFE exists and continues to support students like myself! Thank you AFE, for all that you do.\u201d\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"source\">\n                  &#8211; Caleb Spall,<br>\n                  <span>Scholarship Recipient <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"quote-image\">\n                  \n<div class=\"image-auto \" style=\"aspect-ratio: 730 \/ 730;\">\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\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Caleb-Spall-e1708377343287.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Caleb-Spall-e1708377343287--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Caleb-Spall-e1708377343287.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Caleb-Spall-e1708377343287--600.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Home-page-testimonials-Caleb-Spall-e1708377343287.png\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:1-fit:cover\/Home-page-testimonials-Caleb-Spall-e1708377343287--600.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_f3cadd90ec4e273d4d68eb06b08b14fa\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--spacer alignfull  small  \">\n\t  <div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_bc329d06885427f668af3cbe5337f6d6\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--featured-content alignfull  featured-content   alignfull  \">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwiderhang wrap \">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n              <div class=\"supheading\">Young Professionals Council<\/div>\n            \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tJoin the YPC!\n\t<\/h2>\n      <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 the floral industry. 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This research benefits every segment of the industry. We welcome new research proposal applications by August 1st of each year. \n\n            <div class=\"link\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/research\/floriculture-research-application\" class=\"btn\" >Apply for Funding<\/a>            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tabpanel-block_fe809c89e65435bf394cbc86cb4b7f71-2\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-block_fe809c89e65435bf394cbc86cb4b7f71-2\" hidden=\"\" class=\"tab_panel\">\n            Awarding scholarships for floriculture and horticulture students is a primary function of AFE. We understand the financial burden students face and are doing our part to help! 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