First Read Grower to Grower Podcast: Immediate Cultivate’26 Takeaways From Greenhouse Grower Editor Brian Sparks By Brian D. Sparks|July 18, 2026
First Read The Road to More Sustainable Floral Transportation By Amanda Solliday, Ph.D., North Carolina State University|July 17, 2026
Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Announces New 2024 Grant-Funded Projects By American Floral Endowment|September 12, 2024 The Fred. C. Gloeckner Foundation has joined with the American Floral Endowment to continue a legacy of floriculture research.
Learning Opportunity: Overcoming the Challenges of Greenhouse Climate Management By Nick Matysik|September 3, 2024 American Floral Endowment’s next Grow Pro webinar covers the latest techniques and strategies to optimize greenhouse environmental conditions.
American Floral Endowment Awards 24 Scholarship Recipients for 2024 By American Floral Endowment|August 13, 2024 The AFE has announced more than $67,000 will be awarded through scholarships to 24 university students in 2024.
R.I.S.E. To Support 2024 from the American Floral Endowment Exceeds Expectations By American Floral Endowment|August 9, 2024 The AFE’s annual fundraiser to support the floral industry, “R.I.S.E. to Support,” blew well past its initial goal of $100,000.
Learning Opportunity: Developing an IPM Program for Thrips Control By Nick Matysik|August 5, 2024 American Floral Endowment’s next Grow Pro webinar covers the development of integrated pest control management programs for thrips.
Last Chance to Complete Survey on Sustainability in U.S. Floriculture Industry By Sustainabloom|July 25, 2024 The survey on sustainability, from a North Carolina State University research team and the American Floral Endowment, closes on Aug. 9, 2024.
Learning Opportunity: Preventing Young Plant Purpling under LED Lighting By Nick Matysik|July 16, 2024 American Floral Endowment’s next Grow Pro webinar covers ways to prevent the purpling of young plants under LED grow lights.
American Floral Endowment Announces 2024 Internship Recipients By American Floral Endowment|June 20, 2024 The AFE has chosen nine students split between the Vic & Margaret Ball and Mosmiller Internship Scholarship Programs.
American Floral Endowment Now Accepting 2025-2026 Research Proposal Applications By American Floral Endowment|June 13, 2024 University researchers are encouraged to apply by Aug. 1 to be considered for the 2025-2026 funding cycle from AFE.
Learning Opportunity: Drone Application in Cut Flower Production By Nick Matysik|June 7, 2024 American Floral Endowment’s next Grow Pro webinar covers the current and planned usage of drones in cut flower production practices.
AFE Gifts Sustainability Resources and Guides to the Floriculture Industry By Sustainabloom|May 31, 2024 Sustainabloom, a research program and initiative by the American Floral Endowment, aims to provide expert resources to growers.
Proceedings From the 2024 National Floriculture Forum Conference Now Published By American Floral Endowment|May 28, 2024 The 2024 National Floriculture Forum was held from Feb. 22-24, and its proceedings have now been published on the AFE website.
Learning Opportunity: Identifying Root Diseases in Flowers and Foliage By Nick Matysik|May 14, 2024 American Floral Endowment’s next Grow Pro webinar covers how to properly identify and manage root diseases in floriculture crops.
