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Memorial Tribute Established Honoring Katie Kennicott
Pioneer and Goodwill Ambassador A Memorial Tribute has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) honoring Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott, who passed away on October 13, 2023, at the age of 86. Many in the floral industry knew Katie Kennicott best...
Donor Spotlight: David Garcia
David Garcia, President of Pete Garcia Company/Garcia Group, is a highly experienced leader in the floral industry. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1983, he joined his family business, founded by his father, Pete Garcia, in 1965, which has since...
A Launchpad for an Exciting Career in Floriculture: AFE’s Vic & Margaret Ball Internship Program
Learning from experienced professionals, completing hands-on training, and making connections that could lead to your dream job—that's just some of what the American Floral Endowment’s Vic and Margaret Ball Internship Program provides for students! Through the Vic and...
Optimizing the Efficacy of Beneficial Bacteria Against Botrytis Blight in Greenhouse Crops
Botrytis cinerea is the causal agent of botrytis blight or gray mold, the most common and economically devasting disease for greenhouse crops. Fungicides are routinely used to control Botrytis; however, some Botrytis strains are developing resistance to those...
Meinders Fund Helps Florists Grow their Skills & Elevate Their Businesses
This year, two Mississippi State University Extension students were able to attend the MSU Extension Professional Florist Certificate Program thanks to support from the Meinders Retail Florist Education Fund. The MSU program consists of four floral design levels with...
AFE Spotlight at Proflora 2023: Two Informative Presentations and an Award of Recognition
Proflora, Colombia's premier horticultural trade show, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. After a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the event returned in-person with a bang, drawing over 300 exhibitors from 18 different...
Partnering to Cultivate Sustainability Across the Global Floral Industry
The American Floral Endowment Becomes Newest Member of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has become the newest Associate Member of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). This partnership unites AFE, a...
A Spotlight on Thrips and Botrytis Management at Cultivate 2023
An incredible 188 people attended AFE’s educational session “Effective Management of Thrips and Botrytis” at Cultivate ’23 this July. It was one of the highest attended sessions in the history of the event. This session was part of the American Floral Endowment’s...
Longer-Lasting Cut Flowers: The Subzero Solution
Discover how cutting-edge research can help flower growers store flowers for longer durations, ensuring blooms remain fresh and vibrant for extended periods. Hear the direct findings from AFE-funded research along with accessing the full research report. Cold storage...
Helping the Next Generation Succeed at ASHS
Warm weather, beautiful summer blooms, and a vibrant student presence were the backdrop for this year’s American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida from July 31-August 4th, which was attended by nearly 1100 people. AFE was...
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AFE Spotlight at Proflora 2023: Two Informative Presentations and an Award of Recognition
Proflora, Colombia's premier horticultural trade show, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. After a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the event returned in-person with a bang, drawing over 300 exhibitors from 18 different...
Giving Back to Floral: AFE Donor Spotlight
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