The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is an independent nonprofit organization that funds research and scholarships in floriculture and environmental horticulture for the benefit of growers, wholesalers, retailers, allied industry organizations, and the general public.
Research funded by the American Flower Endowment and the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is evaluating the suitability of anaerobic soil disinfestation for soilborne disease management.
While some sustainability practices have likely been a key part of your growing business for a long time, there are also completely new ideas and concepts to consider.
Two American Floral Endowment-funded research projects are investigating new ways to detect and reduce plant stress from abiotic pressures and diseases before they happen.
With new grant funding, several organizations will be able to teach students and educators about the floral industry, offer greenhouse training and florist certification classes, and more.
Two new scholarships funds have been established through the American Floral Endowment to support future generations of students interested in pursuing a career in floriculture.
