Ask an Expert: Taking Summers Off — A Case Study
A decade into farming, Laura Beth Resnick of Butterbee Farm decided to institute a summer break: eight weeks off, mid-June to mid-August. She and her husband had no idea if […]
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Digging Deep: High Tunnel Pest Management Practices for Cut Flower Growers
ZoomNick Volesky, South Dakota State University March 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Pest pressure can cause significant losses in specialty crops nationwide, including cut flowers. However, plant-insect pests represent only […]
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Industry Trends and Forecasts: What’s Coming and How to Prepare
ZoomWednesday, March 4, 2026 Noon EST Presented by Drs. John Dole (NCSU) and Charlie Hall (TAMU) Understanding industry trends and market forecasts is essential for flower farmers and floral businesses […]
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Ask an Expert: Managing Diseases of Dahlia, Zinnia, Sunflower, and Snapdragon Cut Flower Crops
ZoomDr. Margery Daughtrey will cover the most common and aggravating diseases of dahlia, zinnia, snapdragon and sunflower, giving points on identification and prevention. The diseases featured will include root rots, […]
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Digging Deep: Shaking up your Approach to Pest Management
ZoomAlison Kutz of Sound Horticulture March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Biological approaches, whether wireworm control in that dahlia field or aphid control on your sweet peas, has come […]
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Selling to Florists? Here’s What You Need to Know
ZoomWednesday, March 11, 2026 Noon EST Presented by Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers Searching for an alternative revenue stream in this uncertain economy? Do you want to begin selling […]
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Digging Deep: Five Best Things to Manage Soil Health for Cut Flower Farmers
ZoomDr. Robert Schindelbeck, Extension Associate Director of the Soil Health Lab, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University March 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Healthy soil is the foundation of […]
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Selling Wholesale: Is that Right for Your Farm?
ZoomWednesday, March 18, 2026 Noon EST Presented by Erin McMullen of Rain Drops Farm Selling to wholesale customers, whether they’re florists, designers, or resellers, requires a clear understanding of their […]
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Increasing Profitability in Tough Times
ZoomWednesday, March 25, 2026 Noon EST Presented by Jenny Marks of Trademarks Farm Unusual economic conditions are putting new pressure on flower farmers and floral businesses. Join Jenny Marks from […]
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Ask an Expert: Farming and Social Justice: Practices to Add to Your Farm Today
Join Bo Dennis of Dandy Ram Farm, an LGBTQ+ flower farm and floral design studio based in rural Maine, for an interactive webinar about farming your values. Dandy Ram grows […]
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Ask an Expert: All about Chrysanthemums
ZoomChrysanthemums are stunning, resilient, and full of possibility, but growing heirloom varieties often comes with more questions than answers. In this Ask an Expert session, Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest […]
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Ask an Expert: Starting Ranunculus from Seed
ZoomWhile ranunculus can be grown from corms, seed propagation offers an affordable and scalable way to diversify genetics, extend production windows, and experiment with unique varieties. This session takes a […]