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Research – Education and Resources

Explore research results, education, and resources for AFE-funded research 

Upcoming Webinars & Events

Grow Pro
October 20th, 2026
1:00 PM EST

Bioreactors for Reduction of Agrochemicals in Agricultural Production Water

Speaker: Dr. Tom Fernandez, Michigan State University
Floral Marketing Fund
November 5th, 2026
1:00 PM EST

Houseplant Purchasing Trends & New Consumer Data

Speaker: Dr. Hayk Khachatryan, University of Florida & Dr. Melinda Knuth, North Carolina State University
Young Professional Council
November 12th, 2026
1:00 PM EST

Exploring Career Pathways Across Academia and Industry

Speaker: Dr. Alicain Carlson, Syngenta Flowers, Dr. JC Chong, SePRO Corporation, & Dr. Jim Owen, Profile Growing Solutions
Grow Pro
November 17th, 2026
1:00 PM EST

Practical Temperature Management Strategies for Greenhouse Production

Speaker: Dr. Erik Runkle, Michigan State University
Grow Pro
December 15th, 2026
1:00 PM EST

Next Steps in Water Treatment: Beyond Sterilization

Speaker: Dr. Paul Fisher, University of Florida

Growing Further Newsletter

This quarterly grower newsletter features the latest research findings and resources that can be used to tackle industry challenges.

Each issue highlights timely topics, new research, and useful information to support growers in their operations.

Contact Laura Barth, Research Director, if you want to receive this publication or share ideas for future articles.

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Sustainabloom – Our Floriculture Sustainability Project

Sustainabloom is helping businesses embrace sustainability in the world of floriculture. Its mission is to provide you with all the resources, tips, and best practices you need, presented in a simple and understandable way. We believe that sustainability should be accessible to everyone in the industry. Let’s grow greener together!

Looking For Funding?

AFE is committed to supporting research that advances the industry and combats current challenges. This research benefits every segment of the industry. We welcome new research proposal applications by August 1st of each year.