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White LEDs: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Red + Far-Red LEDs
Many important greenhouse floriculture crops are long-day plants, meaning they require long days and short nights (usually less than 8–10 hours of darkness) to produce flowers early. In areas where …Read More »Executive Director, Debi Chedester, AAF Receives the John H. Walker Award
We would like to extend a warm congratulations to our Executive Director, Debi Chedester! She recently received the 2022 John H. Walker Award on Sept. 8 during the Society of …Read More »AFE Creates New Young Professional Advisor Position
Dr. Melinda Knuth to Serve as First Advisor to the Board As a part of the American Floral Endowment’s continued focus on the next generation of floral industry members, a …Read More »AFE Announces New Chairman and Trustee Appointments
AFE announces the appointment of its new Chairman of the Board and incoming Trustees. The announcement was made during AFE’s annual event, Funding the Future of Floriculture, held on Tuesday, …Read More »Appreciation, Recognition, and Funding the Future of Floriculture
The Endowment hosted its annual event during the SAF Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The afternoon was full of excitement as industry members and supporters …Read More »