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The HRI Scholarship Program is accepting applications
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has announced that applications for the HRI Scholarship Program -- 2024-2025 school year -- are now being accepted. The HRI Scholarship Program, made possible by generous donors from across the... more »
UF online greenhouse training first course starts in June
Shortage of trained labor is a challenge for all growers. Today’s production methods are increasingly technical, and staff need to know the why of their day-to-day work. Providing young employees with professional development opportunities is... more »
SAF members advocate for more floriculture research funding
Members of the Society of American Florists (SAF) will convene on Capitol Hill on March 19, 2024, to advocate for increased funding for floriculture research. This is a vital part of SAF’s new, elevated advocacy... more »
Recap of SAF’s Next Gen LIVE! third annual event
The Society of American Florists' (SAF) held the third annual Next Gen LIVE! conference in San Diego last month on Feb. 25-27, 2024. The event brought together 192 floral professionals from across the U.S., Canada,... more »
All the stops at California Spring Trials 2024
The whirlwind of California Spring Trials is among us! Make sure to take some time soon to map out your trip for the 2024 event and make appointments for each stop. We've gathered all the... more »
Thousands of plants added to NetPS Plant Finder Tool
The NetPS Plant Finder Tool has added 2,325 new plant varieties, bringing the total in the database to over 35,000 plants, according to Northscaping. Among the plants added are over 450 new houseplant varieties, including... more »