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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us at the 2026 ASCFG North American Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 13 & 14, 2026! PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Melanie Stock of Utah State University February 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Water 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 […]
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!
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 […]
Nick 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 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 […]
Wednesday, 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 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 […]