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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Breeding Unique Zinnias
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the April 2023 Ask an Expert session\, taught by zinnia expert Tiffany Jones of Blomma Flower Farm. Attendees can expect an overview of how to get started breeding zinnias\, including the overall process; how to determine the breeding goal(s); and discover surprising details like the magic of “green seed” as well as the business advantages and benefits of breeding zinnias. \nTiffany Jones studied Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture in college and started a small suburban farm in the very crowded Southern California market about 6 years ago. For business reasons she spent several years digging into professional papers\, graduate studies\, books\, online forums and spoke with prominent farmer-breeders in order to gather the information she needed to successfully breed her own zinnias\, simultaneously experimenting with that knowledge on her farm. Her online presence and simple videos have inspired people all over the world to begin breeding zinnias for their own purposes. Jones’ comprehensive how-to book based on her research is coming soon in late 2022. \nFarm: https://blommaflowerfarm.com/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blommaflowerfarm/ \n\nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event.\nA recording of this session will be archived in Members Only. \nSponsored by\n \n 
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SUMMARY:Longterm Subzero Storage of  Specialty Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Part of the ASCFG Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series!  \nDr. John M. Dole\, North Carolina State University\nJennifer Kalinowksi\, North Carolina State University \n \n  \nEvent Details \nDr. John Dole and his colleague Jennifer Kalinowski will present their research on the best practices for postharvest cold storage of cut flowers across multiple species. By developing effective long-term cold storage procedures for cut flower growers and farmers\, this research has direct benefit for ASCFG members. The researchers will discuss the exciting outcomes of their research and answer questions from audience members. \nPresenter Biography \nDr. John Dole \nDr. John Dole received his B.S. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota\, with both degrees in horticulture. Dole was on the faculty of Oklahoma State University for 11 years before moving to North Carolina State University’s Department of Horticultural Science in 2000. He became director of graduate programs for the department in 2004\, department head in 2011\, and is the former president of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS). Currently\, Dole serves as the executive advisor for the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers\, a 2\,900-member national organization devoted to the production and use of cut flowers. \nAbout the  Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series  \nThe goal of this webinar series is to connect ASCFG members with the latest research in cut flowers and to inspire new ideas for crop\, farm\, and business management. During these online events\, recent recipients of the Research Foundation’s Competitive Grants will share synopses of their research\, along with the exciting applications of the results\, before a short Q and A session with attendees. \nCan’t attend a presentation? Don’t worry – the webinar will be recorded and be accessible in the ASCFG Members Only portal after the event. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the ev \nent. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only. 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/research-and-the-flower-farmer-april-2023/
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