Society of American Florists
Petal It Forward 2025 Celebrates the Global Power of Flowers
Floral businesses across the world celebrated the Society of American Florists’ Petal It Forward event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
Trump’s New Executive Order Prompts SAF Push for Flower Tariff Relief
In response to a Sept. 5 executive order, the Society of American Florists is advocating for tariff relief for the floral industry.
SAF’s Resource Package Guides New Entrants to the Floral Industry
To help those looking to break into the industry, the Society of American Florists has launched the New Industry Entrants Resource Package.
Growers Invited to Participate in the 2025 Outstanding Varieties Competition
Held during SAF Phoenix 2025, registration is now open for the Society of American Florists’ 2025 Outstanding Varieties Competition.
Registration Now Open for SAF’s 140th Annual Convention
At SAF Phoenix 2025, the Society of American Florists will cover growing economic uncertainty and ways for growers to adapt.
Here’s What Happened During the 2025 Congressional Action Days
Here’s a look at the work accomplished during the Society of American Florists’ 44th annual Congressional Action Days.
Floral Industry’s Top Priorities for the 2025 Congressional Action Days
SAF has announced the top floral industry issues it will advocate for at the 44th annual Congressional Action Days (CAD).
Next Gen LIVE! 2025: A Look at Past Attendee Perspectives
Business owners and attendees share the benefits of the Society of American Florists’ Next Gen LIVE! ahead of its fourth year.
USDA Announces $2 Billion in Aid to Strengthen Floriculture Sector
Here’s how the launch of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program can help floriculture growers.
How Next Gen LIVE! Supports the Growth of Young Talent in the Floral Industry
The 4th annual Next Gen LIVE! Conference from the Society of American Florists will be held in Dallas, from Feb. 23-25, 2025.
Florists Advocate for New Congressional Action on Cost-Saving Measures
Floral associations want Congress to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GAP) trade program for the industry’s financial stability.
4 Big Benefits of ‘Petal It Forward’ for the Floriculture Industry
The Petal It Forward initiative celebrates its 10th year of providing goodwill throughout the floriculture industry on Oct. 16, 2024.
Society of American Florists Urges Patience Amid Market Fluctuations
The Society of American Florists’ Chief Economist shares his thoughts on an unstable economy and planning for the future.
SAF Invites Breeders and Growers to Enter the 2024 Outstanding Varieties Competition
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is in search of the world’s best cut flowers for the 2024 Outstanding Varieties Competition.
Society of American Florists Offers Guidance on New Pesticide Handling Rules
The Society of American Florists claim that the EPA isn’t taking into account the impact new rules will have on the floriculture industry.
SAF Encourages Positive Marketing for Major Floral Holidays
The Society of American Florists recently advocated for positive marketing campaigns leading up to Mother’s Day and other floral holidays.
How Seed Your Future Is Giving Teachers the Resources to Talk Green Jobs
Seed Your Future is launching a program to train high school science teachers nationwide about the horticulture and floriculture industries.
How the Floral Industry Is Getting Proactive in Addressing Labor Issues
Members of the Society of American Florists recently participated in Seed Your Future’s Green Career Week, with the goal of getting students interested in horticulture at an early age.
Floriculture Wave Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Learn why the floral industry is well positioned to weather the headwinds of inflation and keep flowers top of mind for consumers.