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SUMMARY:Increasing Profitability in Tough Times
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\nNoon EST\nPresented by Jenny Marks of Trademarks Farm\n\n\n\n\nUnusual economic conditions are putting new pressure on flower farmers and floral businesses. Join Jenny Marks from Trademarks Flower Farm as she provides practical guidance on how to track profitability—and how to make smart operational adjustments when the numbers call for change. You’ll learn straightforward methods for monitoring key financial metrics\, spotting trends\, and identifying which parts of your business drive (or drain) profit. We’ll also cover strategies for improving efficiency\, adjusting plans or product lines\, and making informed decisions that build financial resilience. \nDesigned for growers watching the bottom line\, this session offers clear\, actionable tools to help your business stay adaptable and sustainable in a shifting economic landscape. This one-hour Zoom-based webinar will offer a Q and A session with Jenny and is complimentary for ASCFG Members. \nAbout the Instructor: Jenny Marks is a flower farmer and educator based in Clifton Springs\, New York\, where she owns and operates Trademarks Flower Farm\, a productive and profitable one-acre flower farm known for its early spring blooms and efficient growing practices. Growing up immersed in agriculture\, Jenny worked in various farming roles before starting her own farm. She now specializes in cut flowers like ranunculus and dahlias\, selling through markets\, CSAs\, and other channels\, and focuses on building sustainable\, profitable farming systems. In addition to running her farm\, Jenny founded Trademark Farmer\, where she teaches and mentors small-scale flower growers through online courses and coaching\, and serves as the Northeast Regional Director for the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to ASCFG members prior to the event. All events are recorded. \nNot a member? Register today to receive webinar instructions!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/increasing-profitability-in-tough-times/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Selling Wholesale: Is that Right for Your Farm?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\nNoon EST\nPresented by Erin McMullen of Rain Drops Farm\n\n\n\n\nSelling to wholesale customers\, whether they’re florists\, designers\, or resellers\, requires a clear understanding of their needs and expectations. Join the fabulous Erin McMullen of Rain Drop Farms as she offers a practical introduction to building successful wholesale relationships and preparing your farm or floral business to sell at scale. We’ll cover what wholesale buyers prioritize\, including quality\, consistency\, and communication\, and how to present your product line in a way that inspires confidence. Participants will learn how to set appropriate wholesale pricing\, create professional availability lists\, manage orders efficiently\, and meet delivery or pickup standards. We’ll also discuss common challenges and how to avoid missteps when working with larger-volume buyers. \nWhether you’re transitioning from retail sales or looking to expand your market channels\, this session provides straightforward guidance to help you enter the wholesale market with clarity and success. This one-hour Zoom-based webinar will offer a Q and A session with Erin and is complimentary for ASCFG Members. \nAbout the Instructor: Erin McMullen is a veteran flower farmer and co-owner of Rain Drop Farms\, a specialty cut flower farm based in Philomath\, Oregon. She and her husband\, Aaron Gaskey\, began their farm around 2000\, initially growing mixed produce before shifting their focus to cut flowers\, especially dahlias\, annuals\, and perennials. Over more than two decades they’ve developed Rain Drop Farms into a multi-acre operation supplying local and regional markets\, florists\, and wholesale cooperatives like the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All webinars are recorded. \nNot a member? Register today to receive webinar instructions!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/selling-wholesale-is-that-right-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
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SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Five Best Things to Manage Soil Health for Cut Flower Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert Schindelbeck\, Extension Associate\nDirector of the Soil Health Lab\, School of Integrative Plant Science\, Cornell University\nMarch 17\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\n\nHealthy soil is the foundation of every successful flower farm. In this webinar\, we’ll explore five proven strategies to build and maintain soil health for long-term productivity and plant resilience. Learn from Dr. Robert Schindelbeck of Cornell University how to improve soil structure and fertility through composting and organic matter\, make the most of crop rotations and cover crops\, manage water efficiently\, and use soil testing to guide nutrient decisions. Whether you’re growing in the field or under cover\, you’ll come away with practical tools to nurture your soil—and grow stronger\, more vibrant flowers season after season. \nAttendees Receive: \n\nLive webinar access.\nEvent recording for one year.\nElectronic copy of presentation slides.\n\nRegister Today! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-five-best-things-to-manage-soil-health-for-cut-flower-farmers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
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SUMMARY:Selling to Florists? Here’s What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\nNoon EST\nPresented by Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers\n\n\n\n\nSearching for an alternative revenue stream in this uncertain economy? Do you want to begin selling to florists but not sure where to start? This webinar will walk you through the essential steps for entering the florist market with confidence. \nJoin the renowned Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers as she covers what florists look for in a new grower partner—quality standards\, consistency\, communication\, and reliable availability—as well as how to present your offerings in a way that builds trust from the very first interaction. You’ll learn how to price blooms\, create simple availability lists\, deliver products professionally\, and navigate common challenges in grower–florist relationships. \nWhether you’re a new grower or expanding beyond farmers markets and CSA sales\, this session offers clear\, practical guidance to help you build strong\, lasting partnerships with florists and grow your business sustainably. This one hour Zoom-based webinar will offer a Q and A session with Jenny\, and is complimentary for ASCFG Members. \nEllen Frost founded Local Color Flowers in 2008 and has built a thriving floral community through events\, education\, and hands-on design experiences. She now expands that work online through FlowerMore\, where flower growers become better designers\, offering classes\, a free weekly newsletter\, and educational videos. \nA longtime member of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers\, she was the first florist to receive the Allan M. Armitage Leadership Award in 2016 for her commitment to local flower sourcing. She holds an MBA and brings both business expertise and hands-on farming experience to her work\, leading the conversation around flowers with passion and purpose. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All webinars are recorded.  \nNot a member? Register today to receive webinar instructions!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/selling-to-florists-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
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SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Shaking up your Approach to Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Alison Kutz of Sound Horticulture\nMarch 10\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\n\nBiological approaches\, whether wireworm control in that dahlia field or aphid control on your sweet peas\, has come a LONG way. Are you ready to embrace some approaches that reduce the impact on the natural environment? Are you hoping to market your flowers as pesticide free or organic? In this webinar taught by Alison Kutz of Sound Horticulture\, participants will learn how to identify key beneficial species used in cut flower and specialty crop production\, understand how they support integrated pest management (IPM) goals\, and discover where to source and how to release them effectively. Be prepared for spring with a game plan as to how you want to approach managing some key pests\, like thrips\, aphids\, wireworm and spider mites. \nAttendees Receive: \n\nLive webinar access.\nEvent recording for one year.\nElectronic copy of presentation slides.\n\nRegister Today! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-shaking-up-your-approach-to-pest-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Managing Diseases of Dahlia\, Zinnia\, Sunflower\, and Snapdragon Cut Flower Crops ​
DESCRIPTION:​Dr. 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\, stem rots\, leaf spots and flower blights as well as systemic vascular wilts. You will learn more about Xanthomonas\, rust\, Septoria\, powdery mildew\, downy mildew and Verticillium wilt\, among others. Cultural\, biological and chemical controls will be given. Even some diseases that defy control will be described. In the Q & A time\, Margery will be happy to hear stories of growers’ successes and failures at management of particularly gnarly diseases. \nMargery Daughtrey is a Senior Extension Associate with the Section of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology of Cornell University. She has conducted a research and extension program on the management of diseases of ornamental plants since 1978\, at Cornell’s Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center in Riverhead\, NY. She educates growers on management of greenhouse and nursery crop diseases\, runs a diagnostic laboratory and investigates controls for problems such as powdery mildew\, impatiens downy mildew and boxwood blight. Daughtrey holds a B.S. degree in Biology from the College of William and Mary and an M.S. in Plant Pathology from the University of Massachusetts\, as well as a PhD from Cornell University. She was named a Fellow of APS in 2012. Daughtrey is coauthor of several books\, including Diseases of Herbaceous Perennials and the Compendium of Flowering Potted Plant Diseases\, as well as the Compendium of Bedding Plant Diseases and Pests. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to ASCFG members prior to the event. All Ask an Expert events are recorded. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-managing-diseases-of-dahlia-zinnia-sunflower-and-snapdragon-cut-flower-crops/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
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SUMMARY:Industry Trends and Forecasts: What’s Coming and How to Prepare
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\nNoon EST\nPresented by Drs. John Dole (NCSU) and Charlie Hall (TAMU)\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding industry trends and market forecasts is essential for flower farmers and floral businesses looking to plan strategically and stay competitive. Drs. John Dole (NCSU) and Charlie Hall (TAMU) will explore current trends shaping the floral industry\, from consumer preferences to supply chain shifts\, and provide insights into what’s expected in the months ahead. We’ll also highlight opportunities for growth\, emerging niches\, and strategies to stay agile in a changing marketplace. \nIdeal for growers and floral business owners seeking to make informed\, forward-looking decisions\, this session provides actionable insights to help your business thrive today and plan confidently for the future. This one-hour Zoom-based webinar will offer a Q and A session with John and Charlie and is complimentary for ASCFG Members. \nAbout the Instructors: Dr. John M. Dole is a leading researcher\, educator\, and author in the specialty cut flower industry. He is a professor of horticultural science at North Carolina State University and has spent decades advancing research on cut flower production\, postharvest handling\, and floriculture economics. Dr. Dole is co-author of the widely used reference Floriculture: Principles and Species and has played a key role in supporting flower growers through research\, extension\, and leadership with organizations such as the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG). \nDr. Charlie Hall is a nationally recognized economist and professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. He specializes in the economics of the green industry\, with research focused on consumer behavior\, market trends\, profitability\, and business management for horticultural enterprises. Dr. Hall is a frequent speaker and author\, providing data-driven insights that help growers\, retailers\, and industry organizations make informed strategic decisions. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All webinars are recorded.  \nNot an ASCFG member? Register here to receive the webinar instructions!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/industry-trends-and-forecasts-whats-coming-and-how-to-prepare/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
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SUMMARY:Digging Deep: High Tunnel Pest Management Practices for Cut Flower Growers
DESCRIPTION:Nick Volesky\, South Dakota State University\nMarch 3\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\n\nPest pressure can cause significant losses in specialty crops nationwide\, including cut flowers. However\, plant-insect pests represent only 0.5% of all insect species\, making accurate identification critical. Feeding damage can occur on all parts of a cut flower\, impacting both plant health and aesthetic quality\, which in turn affects marketability. Given the wide variability in specialty cut flower species and the regions in which they are grown\, standardized thresholds and management recommendations are difficult to establish. Therefore\, management strategies should rather be focused on individual farms\, taking into account factors such as budget\, farm size\, and the specific pests present. This presentation will train cut flower growers in proactive scouting methods\, identification of insect pests and plant diseases\, understanding the damage they cause\, their life or disease cycles\, and appropriate control strategies. Emphasis will be placed on integrated pest management\, including cultural\, mechanical\, and biological control techniques. \nNick Volesky is an Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crop Field Specialist with South Dakota State University\, based in the beautiful Badlands and Black Hills region of western South Dakota. In his role\, he works alongside a multidisciplinary team to serve stakeholders across the state through education\, outreach\, and programming. His work focuses on addressing consumer horticulture needs\, including home landscape plantings and specialty crop production in farms\, homes\, schools\, and community gardens. Nick recently completed graduate studies at Utah State University\, where his research evaluated the timing and protective cultivation methods for delphinium and larkspur cut flower production in the intermountain west. His expertise includes integrated pest management in specialty crop systems\, protected cultivation methods\, and vegetable and cut flower production. He is an active member of ASCFG and is passionate about specialty crop production and the Cooperative Extension system\, which connects research-based knowledge with community stakeholders. Nick is especially committed to supporting growers in optimizing their production through sustainable\, evidence-based practices. \nAttendees Receive: \n\nLive webinar access.\nEvent recording for one year.\nElectronic copy of presentation slides.\n\nRegister Today! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-high-tunnel-pest-management-practices-for-cut-flower-growers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Tulip Farm Red Deer
DESCRIPTION:Located just southeast of Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada\, the Tulip Farm Red Deer is owned and operated by Jac and Trudie Theelen. Jac and Trudie grow tulip bulbs hydroponically in winter and sell cut tulips from January through Mother’s Day. Join this energetic couple as they share the innovations\, hacks\, and farm efficiencies they’ve developed over the decades. Lunch will be not provided at the farm but arranged at a local restaurant. \nRegistration Information
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-tulip-farm-red-deer/
LOCATION:Tulip Farm Red Deer\, Range Rd 261\, Red Deer County\, Alberta\, T4N 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Spring 2026 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers’ Board of Directors meets twice a year to engage in strategic planning and guidance for the organization. Please reach out to your Regional Directors with constituent concerns or questions — they are there to represent your voices!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-spring-2026-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20260205T163949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T035650Z
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SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Water-Wise Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Melanie Stock of Utah State University\nFebruary 17\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\n\nWater management is one of the most critical factors in successful cut flower production. This session will explore how growers can balance environmental sustainability with optimized crop yields by focusing on the interactions between water\, soils\, and plants. Participants will gain insight into the stages of growth\, plant stress tolerance\, and relative water demand\, while learning strategies to tailor irrigation practices to root zone depth\, soil type\, and climate conditions. The session will also highlight crop selection and conservation practices that both reduce water use and enhance soil water storage\, equipping growers with practical tools to support long-term productivity. \nAttendees Receive: \n\nLive webinar access.\nEvent recording for one year.\nElectronic copy of presentation slides.\n\nRegister Today! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-water-wise-flowers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250819T213345Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert:  Taking Summers Off -- A Case Study
DESCRIPTION: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 it would work. Would their florists come back after eight weeks away? Would the finances work out? How would they balance vacation\, rest\, and the necessary farm work to get ready for the fall season? Three summer breaks later\, they can attest: it’s working! They have learned a lot about how to manage the precious time\, how to hire for the season\, and how to think about our cash flow. In this session\, Butterbee Farm owner Laura Beth will share the strategy behind the break\, what she’s learned\, some mistakes made\, and how she and her team make up for summer sales during the shoulder seasons. \nLaura Beth Resnick is the founder and owner of Butterbee Farm\, a five-acre flower farm in northern Maryland. Butterbee Farm has provided locally grown flowers to florists and flower lovers from Baltimore to Washington\, D.C. for thirteen seasons. Growing in greenhouses\, high tunnels\, and fields\, Butterbee Farm specializes in high quality cuts for use in design. Laura Beth has served as President of the MCFGA (Maryland Cut Flower Growers Association) and Secretary for the Board of the ASCFG (Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers). She is a regular speaker at conferences\, garden clubs\, and arboretums\, and mentors new growers through Future Harvest’s Beginning Farmer Training Program. \nWebsite: www.butterbeefarm.com\nInstagram: @butterbee_farm \n \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded. 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-taking-summers-off/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T210000
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Cultivating Connection -- Creating Community-Led Flower Collectives
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Connection: Creating Community-Led Flower Collectives explores how independent flower farmers can join forces to build resilient\, community-rooted collectives. This session. led by Tracy Yang of JARN Co. Flowers\, will cover the benefits of working cooperatively\, while offering practical advice for starting and sustaining a collective. Participants will gain inspiration\, tools\, and confidence to grow not just flowers\, but lasting partnerships grounded in trust\, equity\, and shared purpose. \nTracy Yang is a Hmong-American flower farmer based near Monroe\, Washington\, and co-founder of JARN Co. Flowers with her partner\, Nick Songsangcharntara. She shifted from a career in fitness and dance into farming during the pandemic\, reconnecting with her family’s agricultural roots. Their farm specializes in tulips and heirloom dahlias\, grown using sustainable practices and sold through CSAs\, the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market\, and local shops and pop-ups. Tracy also founded the SnoCo. Flower Collective\, which brings together regional growers and hosts a weekly summer flower market to strengthen community connections. \n \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-cultivating-connection-creating-community-led-flower-collectives/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2026 ASCFG North American Conference!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 ASCFG North American Conference in Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, January 13 & 14\, 2026! \n\nPROGRAM AND REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE NOW AVAILABLE \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/save-the-date-2026-ascfg-north-american-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Albuquerque at Oldtown\, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW\, Albuquerque\,\, NM\, 87104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250902T221043Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Supplier Showcase: See the Top Picks of 2026!
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG will host the 2026 Supplier Showcase on Monday\, December 8\, and Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors. Current ASCFG members are invited to attend these complimentary webinars\, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products\, tools\, and other useful resources. \nMore details coming soon! \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-supplier-showcase-top-picks-of-2026-day-two/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250902T220758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T221133Z
UID:22170-1765206000-1765216800@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:ASCFG Supplier Showcase: See the Top Picks of 2026!
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG will host the 2026 Supplier Showcase on Monday\, December 8\, and Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors. Current ASCFG members are invited to attend these complimentary webinars\, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products\, tools\, and other useful resources. \nMore details coming soon! \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-supplier-showcase-top-picks-of-2026-day-one/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250829T152445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210855Z
UID:22134-1762804800-1762808400@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Pest Management for Cut Flower Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Cut flower farmers face unique pest pressures that can reduce yields\, damage blooms\, and limit marketability. This Ask an Expert session highlights the top three to five pests most commonly encountered in cut flower production—such as aphids\, thrips\, caterpillars\, and spider mites—and explores effective strategies for monitoring\, prevention\, and management. Attendees will learn from Kristen Fowler of Koppert about integrated pest management (IPM) practices\, including cultural controls\, beneficial insects\, and targeted treatments\, to protect crop quality while supporting farm productivity. Lastly\, Kristen will touch on plant diseases\, since many pests vector them\, but the primary focus of this webinar will be pests. \nKristen Fowler is the Technical IPM Consultant with Koppert-U.S. for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Prior to this role\, she has worked in the green industry for over two decades and has degrees in biology and ornamental horticulture. \nSponsored by: SunflowerSelections.com and Koppert. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded. 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-pest-management-for-cut-flower-farmers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250203T222454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T222613Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Fall 2025 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers’ Board of Directors meets twice a year to engage in strategic planning and guidance for the organization. Please reach out to your Regional Directors with constituent concerns or questions — they are there to represent your voices!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-fall-2025-board-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241113T005128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T224217Z
UID:18924-1760990400-1760994000@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Floral Design for Destination Weddings and Elopements
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session on floral designs for destination weddings and elopements with Jalisca Thomason\, founder of Rustic Roots Floral Design\, and agroforestry professor at Bakersfield College. Jalisca will discuss the unique considerations and practices inherent in creating floral designs for small and unique events held in distant locations\, such as transportation\, heat management\, and other aspects. \n Thomason is an educator and an artist. She spent a decade as a high school agriculture teacher in California\, coaching Floral Design Teams and teaching introductory and advanced floral design. She is currently a full professor at Bakersfield College in the area of forestry and natural resources\, with the occasional section of Floral Design. Jalisca started her studio\, Rustic Roots Floral Design\, in 2010 and enjoys working in her home based studio. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.  \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-floral-design-for-destination-weddings-and-elopements/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250304T220826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T220826Z
UID:20543-1757408400-1757422800@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Longwoods Flower Farm
DESCRIPTION:Host: Caroline Van Lith\nBothwell\, Ontario\nwww.longwoodsflowerfarm.com\n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLimited to 50 attendees. \nJoin Caroline Van Lith at Longwoods Flower Farm for an exciting tour in September! Caroline offers a wide range of services for her clients\, including CSA subscriptions\, dahlia tubers\, chrysanthemum cuttings\, wreaths\, and weddings and events. During the farm tour\, Caroline will focus on her heirloom chrysanthemum operation and emphasize her soil amendments program; she will also provide an overview of her year-round production schedule\, discuss her unheated and heated greenhouses\, and cover the farm’s perennials\, peonies\, and more\, and the timing of each of these crops. Lunch will not be provided. \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-longwoods-flower-farm/
LOCATION:Longwoods Flower Farm\, 15544 Longwoods Rd\, Bothwell\, Ontario\, N0P 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241113T004613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T191640Z
UID:18921-1757361600-1757365200@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Speed Guide to Making an Annual Marketing Plan for Cut Flower Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session on developing an annual marketing plan for your farm!  Myrna Greenfield is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing and the author of Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales (Savvy Press 2022). Good Egg Marketing provides business planning and marketing services for food and farm-related businesses and nonprofits. Clients include flower growers\, garden centers\, nurseries\, and other businesses in the green industry. Attendees of this webinar will walk away with actionable next steps for their marketing goals. \nGreenfield is a frequent speaker and trainer at conferences\, events\, and meetings on topics such as agritourism\, branding\, sales and marketing strategies\, websites\, and social media. She received her MBA from Simmons School of Management in Boston\, MA. A foodie\, treehugger\, and mensch\, Greenfield is a board member of Boston Farms Community Land Trust and lives in Jamaica Plain\, MA. Connect with her on LinkedIn and follow Good Egg Marketing on Facebook and Instagram. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-speed-guide-to-making-an-annual-marketing-plan-for-cut-flower-farmers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241113T003944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T224355Z
UID:18918-1754942400-1754946000@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Sustainability Practices to Incorporate into Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:So you want to be a more sustainable farmer but are uncertain how to get started? We’ve got you: Join Mandy and Steve O’Shea of 3 Porch Farms as they cover a sampling of easy-to-incorporate practices that will reduce the environmental impact of your farm. \n3 Porch Farm is renowned for their commitment to environmental well-being and sustainable agriculture. The flowers are grown with only organic certified fertilizers and their pest control is managed through organic certified plant and fungal derivatives or with beneficial insects. 3 Porch Farm flowers are chilled and processed in facilities that are powered with over 150 solar panels and as of Spring of 2021\, the farm now provides carbon neutral shipping on all products by purchasing Carbon Offsets through Pachama. Furthermore\, 3 Porch Farm uses paper tape\, recyclable boxes\, post consumer paper packaging\, paper towels instead of sponges\, and plant based plastic baggies to keep stems wet. All of which can be composted or recycled. Even our shipping labels and stickers are compostable and printed with soy-based inks. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert Webinars are recorded. \n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-sustainability-practices-to-incorporate-into-your-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250307T171943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T202602Z
UID:20580-1754298000-1754312400@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Marilla Field and Flora
DESCRIPTION:Host: Adrianne Gammie\nMarilla Field and Flora\n10203 Easton Road\nDexter\, MI\nhttps://www.marillafield.com/\n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLimited to 50 attendees.\nRegistration Fee: $100 \nEvent Overview: Join Adrianne Gammie of Marilla Field and Flora for a farm tour! Adrianne is a farmer-florist who offers florals for weddings and events\, local retailers and boutiques\, and a CSA subscription for community members in her area. With a background in the fashion industry\, Adrianne’s floral design style is informed by the aesthetics and seasonality of the natural world. She offers bespoke designs that are organic\, loose and whimsical and sourced from her own farm or as close as possible\, ensuring that she uses that freshest and most local blooms. With a robust pollinator habitat on the farm\, Adrianne will cover the processes and practices associated with establishing\, growing\, and managing native pollinator fields\, including a grant application process. Attendees will also get an overview of her crop selections\, color palettes\, sales outlets\, and overall farm practices. Lunch will not be provided. \nRegister today! \nThank you\, sponsors! 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-marilla-field-and-flora/
LOCATION:Marilla Field and Flora\, 10203 Easton Road\, Dexter\, MI\, 48130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241107T224147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T224434Z
UID:18855-1752523200-1752526800@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Developing a Safety Management Program
DESCRIPTION:Zach Bruce is the Director of Safety Services at Hortica and joined the company in 2005 as a Safety Services Consultant\, providing safety and loss control services to the horticultural industry. With decades of experience and insight\, be sure to join in as he offers advice on developing a robust safety program for your farm. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-developing-a-safety-management-program/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241217T181307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T203630Z
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SUMMARY:2025 ASCFG Floral Design Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Barn at Honeysuckle Hill\, Asheville\, North Carolina \nThe ASCFG is hosting an in-person Floral Design Intensive at The Barn at Honeysuckle Hill in Asheville\, North Carolina\, on July 8 & 9\, 2025. Farmer florists\, florists\, and floral designers will learn how to level up their skillsets with workshops that feature a combination of live demonstrations and hands-on practice. Organic bouquets\, event centerpieces\, and large foam-free floral installation design will be featured. All workshop materials are included in the registration fee. Lunch is included both days. \nProgram Details and Registration Information\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/2025-ascfg-floral-design-intensive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250221T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T222743Z
UID:20366-1750723200-1750809599@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:ASCFG Equipment & Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Johnny’s Selected Seeds\nTuesday\, June 24\, 2025\n8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nJoin us for an immersive and exciting event in June: The ASCFG Equipment & Field Day\, hosted by the marvelous Johnny’s Selected Seeds! This event will feature live demonstrations and expert instruction on how to use different farm tools (both hand and tractor scale equipment) on Johnny’s research farm. \nLocations: Albion and Winslow\, Maine\nMaximum Number of Registrants: 80 \nProgram Details and Registration Information
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-equipment-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250121T195443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191859Z
UID:19565-1749546000-1749560400@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Creekside Flower Farm
DESCRIPTION:Host: Morgan Sharpe\nCreekside Flower Farm\nChattanooga\, TN\nhttps://www.creeksideflowerfarm.com/\n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLimited to 125 attendees.\nRegistration Fee: $125. \nEvent Overview: Join Morgan Sharpe of Creekside Flower Farm for a farm tour! Morgan is a farmer-florist who offers florals for weddings and events and sells her blooms to florists. Her floral design style has been formed by the natural world\, and often characterized as organic\, loose and whimsical. Attendees will get an overview of her crop selections\, color palettes\, event services design\, and overall farm practices. Lunch will not be provided. \nSponsored by: \n \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-creekside-flower-farm/
LOCATION:Creekside Flower Farm\, 16141 Road 43\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 95637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241107T223526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T224530Z
UID:18852-1749499200-1749502800@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Companion Planting for Cut Flower Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session on companion planting for crop flower crops with Jalisca Thomason\, founder of Rustic Roots Floral Design\, and agroforestry professor at Bakersfield College. Jalisca will introduce the concept of companion planting\, discuss the benefits and considerations\, and provide practical advice that attendees can try on their own farms. \nJalisca Thomason is an educator and an artist. She spent a decade as a high school agriculture teacher in California\, coaching Floral Design Teams and teaching introductory and advanced floral design. She is currently a full professor at Bakersfield College in the area of forestry and natural resources\, with the occasional section of Floral Design. Jalisca started her studio\, Rustic Roots Floral Design\, in 2010 and enjoys working in her home based studio. \n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-companion-planting-for-cut-flower-crops/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20250121T194820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191745Z
UID:19561-1747818000-1747832400@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Full Belly Farm
DESCRIPTION:Host: Hannah Muller\nFull Belly Farm\n16141 Road 43\nGuinda\, CA 95637\nhttps://fullbellyfarm.com/\n9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLimited to 60 attendees.\nRegistration Fee: $100. \n\n\nEvent Overview: Join Hannah Muller\, flower farmer and founder of The Wreath Room\, at Full Belly Farm for a half day tour of this extensive operation. Full Belly Farm is a certified organic farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley of northern California\, growing over 15 acres of certified organic flowers from January through October. With over 100 varieties including sunflowers\, ranunculus\, tulips\, calendula\, and amaranth there is always something blooming and beautiful. With a thriving CSA\, floral services for events\, and dried botanicals\, there is something for every attendee! Light snacks and water will be provided; however\, lunch will not be provided. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-full-belly-farm/
LOCATION:Full Belly Farm\, 16141 Road 43\, Guinda\, CA\, 95637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T171125
CREATED:20241002T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T225156Z
UID:18591-1747080000-1747083600@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Online Bookkeeping for Cut Flower Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Jessica and Graham Chase are the owners and farmer-florists of Sierra Flower Farm in Gardner\, Nevada. The farm isn’t the typical farm of rolling acres\, but rather a tiny urban farm with about a half acre in production\, selling wholesale blooms and servicing local weddings. Conscious of their impact on the environment and the ecosystem within their gardens and beyond\, the Chases are committed to only using sustainable growing practices and to adding to the earth’s health\, not depleting it. In this webinar\, the Chases will offer an in-depth primer on bookkeeping tools\, good practices\, and considerations for cut flower farmers. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to ASCFG members prior to the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded and available through the Members Only website after the event. \nSponsored by:\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-online-bookkeeping-for-cut-flower-farmers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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