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AFE at AIFD: A Whirlwind Floral Experience
AFE Communications Coordinator Gracie Alvarez had the chance to travel to Chicago for the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) Symposium over the Fourth of July weekend! While there, she visited the “Bringing FFA to AIFD” group, viewed main stage showcases...
Ensuring Tomorrow’s Leaders Have Access to Floral Education Today
The Phillip Family left a profound impact on floral design through the James and Helen Phillip Floral Design Grant, and today, their legacy is carried forward through the work of inspired floral design students at six institutions across the country. This grant...
New Salary Data Showcases the Promise of Horticulture Careers
Seed Your Future (SYF), in collaboration with the American Floral Endowment (AFE) and North Carolina State University, is excited to announce the results of its comprehensive horticultural salary survey. The survey, conducted in Fall 2022, aimed to provide valuable...
Memorial Tribute Established in Memory of Gene Willis
A memorial tribute honoring Gene Merrill Willis has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) by Pete Garcia Company/Garcia Group. Gene M. Willis, 81, of Jamul, CA, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on March 22, 2023. He is most...
New Breakthroughs in Thrips and Botrytis Management: A Special Presentation at Cultivate ‘23
This summer marks an exciting milestone in our Thrips and Botrytis Campaign as we unveil our extensive results and insights to the industry. As part of this release, we cordially invite you to join us at Cultivate on Monday, July 17, from 10:30 – 11:30 am for a...
Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation – A Sustainable Disease Management Technique for the Control of Soilborne Pathogens in Specialty Cut Flowers
Within the U.S. floriculture industry, cut flowers account for over $382 million in annual national sales (NASS 2019). Although imported cut flowers make up the majority of purchases, locally grown specialty cut flowers are facing a tremendous increase in popularity....
Donor Spotlight: David Boulton
David Boulton, owner of Flowers By George, Inc. in Arlington, WA, and second-generation florist, has a deep-rooted love for the floral industry. David grew up spending many hours working alongside his father in their family-owned florist shop learning the industry and...
AFE-Funded Programs Featured at Cultivate
Join AFE at Cultivate! Held from July 15-18 in Columbus, Ohio, Cultivate is one of the industry’s leading horticulture events. AFE-funded research will be featured in two exciting educational sessions that will equip you with valuable insights and strategies for...
Keeping Flowers Fresh: New AFE-Funded Research Exploring Alternatives to Ethylene Inhibitors
Everyone loves receiving a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, but making sure they stay vibrant on their way to your vase is a challenging task. A major cause for the deterioration of cut flowers is a gaseous molecule called ethylene, a plant hormone that causes...
Advancement and Growth Through Sound Research
Growth and advancement are the keys to success in an ever-changing world. The American Floral Endowment (AFE) aims to aid our industry in these areas by supporting impactful research which addresses current challenges, provides new advances, and shares best practices....
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Celebrating AFE’s Many Friends of Floral
Recognizing the Endowment’s Milestones, New Initiatives, and Dedicated Donors The Endowment hosted its annual event & reception during the SAF Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ on September 7, 2023. The evening was a celebration of the floral industry as a...
Giving Back to Floral: AFE Donor Spotlight
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Additional Resources & News
- Recruitment Resources
- Special 60th Anniversary Edition of the AFE Bulletin
- AFE In The News – Articles
- AFE Webinars
- Floriculture Infosearch
- New Research Application Process
- Floral Holiday Social Media Images
Application Deadlines – Click Here for the Full Calendar
- Floral Industry Internships – March 1st & October 1st
- Business Internships – Applications Accepted Year Round
- MS/Ph.D. Scholarships – February 1st
- James & Helen Phillip Floral Design Grant – March 1st
- Undergrad & Graduate Scholarships – May 1st
- Educational Grants – June 1st
- Research Applications – August 1st
- Travel Grant for Arizona Retailers – October 1st
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