Essential Experience, Passion & Dedication A large part of our industry’s future relies on the minds and green thumbs of young professionals studying, researching, and working in the field. The American Floral Endowment recognizes one such prodigy by awarding the...
Building the Bridge – The Vic and Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program celebrates a milestone. Here’s one thing that’s absolutely essential to keep an industry, and everyone in it, thriving: fresh talent. Especially in demanding fields like horticulture and...
By Christopher J. Currey and Kimberly A. Williams They say Christmas comes but once a year, but undergraduate students interested in floriculture crop production have two opportunities each year to apply for a paid internship with a leading greenhouse operation and...
For students and the industry In the last year alone, AFE has awarded and placed over 20 students in paid internships at leading floral industry organizations. Internships provide a hands-on learning experience to further classroom experience and create lasting...
Seven students selected to receive AFE internships from the March cycle of applicants. Five students were awarded Vic & Margaret Ball Internships and two students were awarded a Mosmiller Internship. Each will receive scholarships after successfully completing...
Remember when organic labels appeared before an official organic definition? We are at the same moment with sustainability. Sustainability can be thought of as “meeting the needs of the present …Read More »
We are so pleased to announce this year’s Paul Ecke, Jr. and Altman Family Scholars! Congratulations to these incredible young professionals! These six individuals have a plethora of accomplishments in …Read More »
2023 Fundraising Campaign Held Virtually Between Monday, May 15th – Friday, June 30th R.I.S.E. up to support the floral industry! In an effort to continue to increase support for …Read More »
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is pleased to announce that AFE’s Research Coordinator, Laura Barth, has been inducted into Greenhouse Product News (GPN) Magazine’s 12th Annual 40 Under 40, Class …Read More »
A memorial tribute honoring Marc van Iersel has been established through the American Floral Endowment (AFE). Dr. Marc van Iersel, Researcher and Professor at the University of Georgia, peacefully passed …Read More »
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