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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Wollam Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Host: Bob Wollam\nWollam Gardens\n5167 Jeffersonton Rd\nJeffersonton VA 22724\n8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\nwww.wollamgardens.com\nLimited to 80 attendees.\nRegistration Fee: $125. \nEvent Overview: Join the renowned Bob Wollam at Wollam Gardens for an exciting tour of this fantastic operation. Wollam Gardens is an 11 acre cut-flower farm and event destination\, featuring a flower farm stand\, a U-Pick garden\, a gift shop\, a bed and breakfast\, an event center\, and much more. Learn about the origins and evolution of this spectacular farm from a longtime cut flower farmer and ASCFG legend. Attendees will take away practical ideas for their operations and inspiration for future offerings. \nSponsored by: \n \n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-wollam-gardens/
LOCATION:Wollam Gardens\, 5167 Jeffersonton Rd\, Jeffersonton\, VA\, 22724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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SUMMARY:2025 ASCFG Growers' School
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Grand Lady\, Austin\, Texas \nThis program is intended for all cut flower growers\, wherever they are in their educational journey and regardless of scale or business model. Our stellar line-up of sessions and speakers can be found here. Register today! \nGrowers’ School Program and Registration \nSponsors
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/2025-ascfg-beginning-growers-school/
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour: Blossom Lane Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: Jonalyn Carver of Blossom Lane Farm and Julia Keel of Full Keel Farm\nTour Location: Blossom Lane Farm\nwww.blossomlanefarm.com\n1015 Stanley Lane\, Baker\, FL 32531\n(850) 733-7435\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLimited to 75 attendees.\nRegistration Fee: $175 (Includes lunch). \nEvent Overview: Jonalyn Carver of Blossom Lane Farm and Julia Keel of Full Keel Farm are technically in the same growing zone and they farm in the same state. However\, their individual microclimates ensure that they have different farm operations. Differences in growing conditions affect first and last frost dates\, nighttime temperatures\, seeding and planting timing\, crop selections\, when Jonalyn and Julia grow and sell\, sales outlets\, and agritourism\, among many other factors. Be sure to join this dynamic duo for a full day of educational programming and farm tours especially tailored for flower farmers who grow in the American Southeast\, and learn in person how two successful flower farmers have worked with their microclimates to create a flourishing business. Lunch will be provided. \nRegister Today! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tour-blossom-lane-farm/
LOCATION:Blossom Lane Farm\, 1015 Stanley Lane\, \, FL\, Baker\, Florida\, 32531
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Solar Panels on Cut Flower Farms
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Jonak has been an attorney for 27 years as well as the founder and owner of Dragon Song Farm in Eugene\, Oregon. During this Ask an Expert webinar\, Jenny will describe her experience with installing solar panels on her cut flower farm. This important infrastructure investment required time\, upfront costs\, and research\, and Jenny will share advice and considerations for fellow 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. \n  \nSponsored by:\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-solar-panels-on-cut-flower-farms/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20241113T003306Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Pressed Flowers for New Products and New Customers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ASCFG’s February 2025 Ask an Expert webinar on Monday\, February 17\, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern! \nKate Punnett created a small flower press company called The August Press where she sells flower presses across North America. She also captures her pressed art digitally and sells her prints\, and her future goals are to create a longer format book celebrating local pressed flowers throughout the season. Learn from her experiences in developing alternative streams of income and a new customer base through developing new services and products featuring pressed flowers. \nKate Punnett is an artist\, homemaker and homeschooling mom that has created an artistic practice in between mothering her kids\, growing a garden\, and starting a part-time school. She teaches art and the creative process in her community to both children and adults. Kate was a sustainable florist before she started pressing flowers. She ran a small social enterprise in her floral studio gifting flowers to community members. Her passion lies in mixing the ephemeral nature of flowers with people. Her artistic work is driven by the desire to create change through aesthetics\, from garden\, to street\, to community\, to city and beyond. She fell in love with pressing flowers as a way to slow down the quick pace of the locally grown flower season. Always celebrating the spirit of local\, her pressed work is a call for hope\, joy and connection. \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-pressed-flowers-for-new-products-and-new-customers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Best Practices for Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ASCFG’s January 2025 Ask an Expert webinar on Monday\, January 13\, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern! \nErika Clarke founded and manages Sow Local Seeds\, a family farm that specializes in locally adapted and ecologically produced flower\, herb\, and vegetable seeds in Nova Scotia\, Canada. During her presentation\, she will walk attendees through her practices and processes for saving cut flower seeds before ending the webinar with a robust question and answer session. More details coming soon! \n \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-best-practices-for-seed-saving/
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:20241210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240116T220603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T235951Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Supplier Showcase: Get Ready to Thrive in 2025!
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG will host the 2025 Supplier Showcase on Monday\, December 9\, and Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors. ASCFG members are invited to attend these complimentary webinars\, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products\, tools\, and other useful resources. More information will be available in Fall 2024. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-supplier-showcase-get-ready-to-thrive-in-2025-2/
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:20241209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240116T220351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T025051Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Supplier Showcase: Get Ready to Thrive in 2025!
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG will host the 2025 Supplier Showcase on Monday\, December 9\, and Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors. ASCFG members are invited to attend these complimentary webinars\, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products\, tools\, and other useful resources. More information will be available in Fall 2024. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-supplier-showcase-get-ready-to-thrive-in-2025/
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:20241118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240111T151442Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Hosting Successful & Profitable On-Farm Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the November 2024 Ask an Expert Session! \nHosting workshops can be a wonderful way to share about your farm operation and to provide guests with a unique\, memorable experience – but there is more planning and preparation to hosting workshops than most farmers anticipate. During this session\, Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm will give attendees the information and tools for success by providing them with strategies for hosting smooth\, enjoyable workshops on their farms. By the end of the webinar\, attendees will have a realistic picture of what it costs – financially and in labor – to successfully host workshops on their farms. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-hosting-successful-profitable-on-farm-workshops/
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:20241115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231219T175405Z
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SUMMARY:Reminder: The Cut Flower Quarterly Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Cut Flower Quarterly is the only periodical dedicated to informing growers about the production\, postharvest care\, and marketing of cut flowers. Are you contributing an article or a feature to the next issue? Or do you wish to purchase an advertisement or sponsor an event? All submissions for the Winter Issue are due on November 15\, 2024.\n\nVendors and suppliers are welcome to explore our different advertising and sponsorship options.\n\nHave a question? Contact us at operations@ascfg.org.
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/reminder-the-cut-flower-quarterly-submission-deadline-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241010
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T200818Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Southeast Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG Southeast Regional Conference will be held at The Barn of Chapel Hill of Wild Flora Farm. This event will feature presentations on cut flower topics\, time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region\, and a tour of the host farm. Two hands-on workshops – floral design and floral pricing – will occur as optional add-ons for the second day. A full schedule and registration details will be available in April 2024. \n\nLocation: The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\nDates: October 8-9\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-southeast-regional-conference/
LOCATION:The Barn at Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm\, 7316 Morrow Mill Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, 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:20241007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240109T194709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T204933Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Business Planning for Flower Farmers
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 7\, 2024. \nJoin us for an Ask an Expert session taught by Lennie Larkin of B-Side Flower Farm. \nBusiness planning can be an overwhelming process\, which keeps flower farmers from doing it. But the good news is that business planning doesn’t have to be a one-site-fits-all\, formal process. In this session\, Lennie will guide you through some introductory business planning methods and leave you with actionable steps to help grow or refine your farm. \nLennie Larkin started B-Side Farm after falling head over heels for flowers. She came to farming and flowers from a background in adult education. Naturally\, B-Side Farm has quickly become an educational farm where Lennie not only grows and designs with flowers\, but teaches others how she’s doing what she’s doing. B-Side Farm workshops are designed to meet every student where they’re at and encourage them to dive a little deeper into the world of flowers – whether in the garden or design studio. The B-Side Blog is a growing resource for both of these arenas. \n \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-business-planning-for-flower-farmers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T000000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240926T195042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T204548Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG 2024 Election
DESCRIPTION:Every election is determined by the people who show up.\nThis year\, members in the West and Northwest Region will elect a Regional Director.\nAll members will elect a President and Vice President\nBoth positions will serve 2025\, 2026\, and 2027.\nPlease review this information and watch for your ballot to arrive via email in early October.\nYour participation is vital! \nMeet the Candidates and Vote by October 31
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-2024-election/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240207T224342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T224127Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG West & Northwest Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG West & Northwest Regional Conference will be held at Free Range Flowers in Bellingham\, Washington State. This two day event will feature presentations on cut flower topics\, dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region\, and a tour of the host farm. Please note that Bellingham is thirty miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border and may be a wonderful opportunity for our farmer members in British Columbia to attend an ASCFG Regional Conference in 2024. \n\nLocation: Free Range Flowers\, Bellingham\, WA\nDates: September 24-25\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS\nSunflowerSelections.com\nFloralife\nThe Gardener’s Workshop\nCalFlowers\nSeattle Wholesale Grower Market
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-west-northwest-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Free Range Flowers\, 6222 Medcalf Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240207T223605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T194337Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG South & Central Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG South and Central Regional Conference will be held at The Fresh Herb Co. in Longmont\, Colorado. This two day event will feature presentations grounded in the theme of best practices for farming in a challenging climate\, dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region\, and a tour of the host farm. A full schedule and registration details will be available in April 2024. \n\nLocation: The Fresh Herb Co.\, Longmont\, Colorado\nDates: September 11-12\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS \nSunflowerSelections.com\nPicklinq\nThe Gardener’s Workshop\nCalFlowers \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-south-central-regional-conference/
LOCATION:The Fresh Herb Co\, 4114 Oxford Rd\, Longmont\, CO\, 80503\, 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:20240909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231227T190313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T233853Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Maximizing Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join Maya Kosok of Hillen Homestead (Baltimore\, MD) to learn about season extension without a greenhouse or high tunnel. Maya will cover several different ways to maximize your growing space with minimal infrastructure\, including planting hardy annuals\, selecting perennials\, using low tunnels for frost protection\, succession planting\, and more. Many regions of the United States have the highest demand for local flowers in spring and fall\, making season extension especially important. This talk will include many ideas that can be applied across different growing regions and different scales\, but it is worth noting that Hillen Homestead is located in a warm zone 7b and produces very intensively with minimal equipment. \nSponsored by: \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-maximizing-season-extension/
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:20240827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240207T222808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T233318Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG North & Central Regional Conference (Clara Joyce Flowers)
DESCRIPTION:Given the wide geographic stretch of the ASCFG North and Central Region\, we are offering two Regional Conferences for this area. We’re thrilled to share that one of this event will be hosted by Drew Groezinger of Clara Joyce Flowers in Stockton\, Illinois\, and that all educational offerings are built around the theme of\, “Scaling Up Your Cut Flower Operation.” Attendees will enjoy a farm tour\, educational sessions and workshops\, and dedicated time to network with other farmers. \n\nLocation: Clara Joyce Flowers\, Stockton\, Illinois\nDates: August 27-28\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-north-central-regional-conference-clara-joyce-flowers/
LOCATION:Clara Joyce Flowers\, 13493 E Blair Hill Rd\, Stockton\, IL\, 61085\, 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;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231219T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T174827Z
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SUMMARY:Reminder: The Cut Flower Quarterly Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Cut Flower Quarterly is the only periodical dedicated to informing growers about the production\, postharvest care\, and marketing of cut flowers. Are you contributing an article or a feature to the next issue? Or do you wish to purchase an advertisement or sponsor an event? All submissions for the Fall Issue are due on August 15\, 2024.\n\nVendors and suppliers are welcome to explore our different advertising and sponsorship options.\n\nHave a question? Contact us at operations@ascfg.org.
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/reminder-the-cut-flower-quarterly-submission-deadline-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240207T221902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T041733Z
UID:16183-1723507200-1723679999@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:ASCFG Canada Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG Canada Regional Conference will be held at the Dahlia May Flower Farm in Trenton\, Ontario\, Canada. This event will feature presentations on cut flower topics\, dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region\, and a tour of the host farm. Furthermore\, attendees can refine their floral design skills by participating in a hands-on demonstration and workshop. A full schedule and registration details will be available in April 2024. \n\nLocation: Dahlia May Flower Farm\, Trenton\, Ontario\, Canada\nDates: August 13-14\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS\nSunflowerSelections.com\nCalFlowers – That Flower Feeling\nUnicorn Blooms\nHofland\n \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-canada-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Dahlia May Flower Farm\, 1226 Stockdale Rd\, Trenton\, Ontario\, K8V 5P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240207T220818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T224916Z
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SUMMARY:ASCFG North & Central Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Given the wide geographic stretch of the ASCFG North and Central Region\, we are offering two Regional Conferences for this area. We’re thrilled to share that one of these events will be hosted by the Raker-Roberta’s Trial Gardens in Michigan\, and sponsored by InFlora Cut Flowers\, Express Seed\, and Raker-Roberta’s. This two day conference will offer a facility tour and conference style presentations along with time to network with fellow cut flower farmers. A full schedule and registration details will be available in April 2024. \n\nLocation: Raker’s Trial Gardens\, Litchfield\, Michigan\nHost: Raker’s – Roberta’s Young Plants\n\nDates: August 6-7\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-north-central-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Raker’s Trial Gardens\, 10185 Rainey Rd\, Litchfield\, MI\, 49252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240207T182228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T184210Z
UID:16155-1721606400-1721779199@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:ASCFG Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Directors have combined forces to host a joint Regional Conference\, which will take place in East Windsor\, New Jersey. This event will begin with a morning tour at Moonshot Farm and an afternoon tour of Kube-Pak. The second day will feature presentations on cut flower topics and plenty of time to network with fellow cut flower farmers. A full schedule and registration details will be available in April 2024. \n\nLocation: Moonshot Farm and Holiday Inn East Windsor in East Windsor\, New Jersey\nDate: July 22-23\, 2024\n\nMembers are invited to attend as many Regional Conferences as they wish to\, and will not be limited to their region. \nMore Information \nOUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-northeast-mid-atlantic-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Moonshot Farm\, 415 Imlaystown Road\, East Windsor\, NJ\, 08520\, 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:20240708T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231219T175842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T212538Z
UID:15496-1720468800-1720472400@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Drawbacks in Selling Invasives to Florists
DESCRIPTION:Curbing the Spread of Invasive Species in Flower Farming and Floristry \n Challenges and Solutions for Growers and Florists \nInvasive species are causing problems across farms\, gardens\, waterways\, wildlife habitats\, and landscapes. They are often foraged or grown by flower farmers and used in designs by florists. Sometimes this is intentional\, while other times it results from a lack of knowledge about which species are invasive\, how they spread\, and why they are dangerous. Flower farmers and florists have the power to either contribute to the spread of invasive species or help prevent it. \n\nIn this webinar\, Ellen will address the thorny subject of invasive species: what they are\, the damage they can cause\, how they spread\, and why many farmers and florists continue to use them. She will also cover the economic impact of moving away from using invasives and what farmers and florists can do to stop their spread. Ellen will share her own journey to become educated about invasives and explain the strategies she uses to find alternatives for her designs. \nEllen Frost is the renowned florist of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore\, MD\, and co-contributor of The Cut Flower Quarterly column\, “The Farmer and The Florist.” She is passionate about using local flowers in her work and in 2016\, she was awarded the Allan M Armitage Award for Leadership by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. She has been featured on The Flower Podcast\, the Slow Flowers Society\, and much more. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-drawbacks-in-selling-invasives-to-florists/
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:20240610T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240109T200454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T232804Z
UID:15644-1718049600-1718053200@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: How Intellectual Property Can Protect and Grow Your Flower Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the June 2024 Ask an Expert session on intellectual property! \nJenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm has been an attorney for 27 years. She will talk about intellectual property issues that you can use to protect and grow your flower business. Briefly\, intellectual property refers to the creative work or processes you put into your business. Jenny will go over the different types of intellectual property (patents\, trademarks\, copyrights)\, how you can use each for your flower business\, and how to incorporate IP protection in flower farming contracts and other legal documents. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-how-intellectual-property-can-protect-and-grow-your-flower-business/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231219T174552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T174552Z
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SUMMARY:Reminder: The Cut Flower Quarterly Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Cut Flower Quarterly is the only periodical dedicated to informing growers about the production\, postharvest care\, and marketing of cut flowers. Are you contributing an article or a feature to the next issue? Or do you wish to purchase an advertisement or sponsor an event? All submissions for the Summer Issue are due on May 15\, 2024.\n\nVendors and suppliers are welcome to explore our different advertising and sponsorship options.\n\nHave a question? Contact us at operations@ascfg.org.
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/reminder-the-cut-flower-quarterly-submission-deadline-2/
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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:20240513T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231211T222239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T000344Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Using the Paperpot Planting System for Specialty Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Join the ASCFG for the May 2024 Ask an Expert session led by Julia Keel of Full Keel Farm! \nJulia will present on using the Paperpot system for cut flowers on her farm in Florida. After adopting the Paperpot trays in 2020\, she estimates that about 85% of Full Keel Farm’s 2024 crops will be planted using this system. For this webinar\, she will specifically address crop selection and spacing\, timing of transplanting\, bed prep and weed management\, and the overall benefits and drawbacks of the system. Julia will also share detailed information about the cost per plant\, time for transplanting and weeding\, and more. By sharing in detail how Full Keel Farm converted from using all landscape fabric to almost entirely Paperpot-planted crops\, attendees will be able to evaluate the potential of this system for their own operations while maintaining realistic expectations for using this tool. \nFull Keel Farm is a small\, family farm owned by Julia & Earl Keel. The flower farm developed out of Julia and Earl’s love for growing\, decades working in and around agriculture\, and their desire to build a small farm at our home in north central Florida. After meeting at a research station on a large Florida cattle ranch\, they started growing vegetables together in a small garden. In the spring of 2017\, inspired by the Slow Flowers movement\, they added two 50-ft beds of cosmos and zinnias into the vegetable garden\, and quickly decided to transition to growing flowers. \nSponsored by: \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-using-the-paperpot-planting-system-for-specialty-cut-flowers/
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:20240408T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231219T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T225243Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Not Your Grandma's Dried Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Let’s liberate cut flower farmers of this world from tedious rubber banding of bunches and climbing on ladders! \nEmily Patrick of Carolina Flowers will show you how to create high quality\, colorfast\, intact dried flowers quickly and efficiently. Emily has prepared and sold dried flowers for over five years and will share her hard won tips\, like how to avoid common dried flower pitfalls such as shattering\, mice\, storage pile ups\, and more. This webinar will also help attendees figure out which crops match which drying techniques; what time of year best fits the farm’s workflow for harvesting and processing dried flower crops; and how to efficiently build out a dried flower space. \n \nEmily shares the following: “On our farm\, we dry and harvest every flower we grow\, eliminating waste and creating a winter value-added opportunity\, wreaths and dried flower bundles. We’ve also launched a dried flower wedding line. Our process uses highly efficient shelving and screens to eliminate bunching and the need for ladders\, to minimize labor\, to reduce drying time to a matter of 3-5 days\, to save space through high-density shelving\, and to increase profit margins.” \nBy the end of the webinar\, attendees will have a sense of what size dried flower program fits into their existing farm\, and whether online sales might be a good fit for them. Let’s explore the complex pricing of dried florals and make some money! \nSponsored by:\nhttp://www.a-roo.com
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-not-your-grandmas-dried-flowers/
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:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231227T212543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T204616Z
UID:15558-1710356400-1710360000@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Analyzing Cut Flower Profitability through the Enterprise Budget Analysis Process
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Flowers are Serious Business webinar series\, “Analyzing Cut Flower Profitability through the Enterprise Budget Analysis Process” is an exciting opportunity to learn how to evaluate your profitability and how to translate that information into action. Please note that this webinar series is only available for ASCFG members. If you are interested in learning more about membership options and benefits\, please contact our Operations Director Linda Twining at membership@ascfg.org. \n\nPresenter: Jenny Marks of Trademarks Flower Farm\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, March 13\, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern\n\nWhat attendees will learn… \nDo you know which flowers are actually making money for your farm business and which ones are costing you? Jenny Marks of Trademarks Flower Farm will present on calculating and analyzing cut flower profitability through the enterprise budget analysis process\, an essential process for a fiscally healthy business. Farmers will learn how to keep crop sales and expense records\, the step-by-step enterprise budget analysis process\, and techniques for improving cut flower profitability. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/analyzing-cut-flower-profitability-through-the-enterprise-budget-analysis-process/
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:20240312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20240105T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T204710Z
UID:15630-1710270000-1710273600@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Legal Issues for Cut Flower Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Flowers are Serious Business webinar series\, “Legal Issues for Cut Flower Farmers” is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge about legal issues cut flower farmers face as business owners. Please note that this webinar series is only available for ASCFG members. If you are interested in learning more about membership options and benefits\, please contact our Operations Director Linda Twining at membership@ascfg.org. \n\nPresenter: Jenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, March 12\, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern\n\nWhat you will learn… \nJenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm has been an attorney for 27 years. She will talk about legal issues that affect flower farmers so that you can run your business professionally and minimize liability. Topics include whether you should incorporate or form an LLC\, and the advantages and disadvantages of how you structure your business; and how to use contracts\, releases and waivers in your flower sales\, CSA subscriptions and wedding/event work. Jenny will include some introductory forms and will talk about how best to adapt them to your business practices. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/legal-issues-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:20240311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231211T215525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T152628Z
UID:15468-1710187200-1710190800@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Develop and Manage A La Carte Weddings
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennifer and Scott Joray from Eastern River Farm for the March 2024 Ask an Expert session! \nJennifer and Scott are the wife and husband team behind Eastern River Farm and during this webinar\, they will share their personal system for managing a la carte weddings on their farm\, including how they market\, book\, style\, charge\, deliver and/or package\, and work pick-up processes for our a la carte menu flowers. This system has been developed and refined over the last five seasons\, and the Jorays are generously sharing lessons learned and actionable practices. \nEstablished in 2018\, Eastern River Farm is a regenerative specialty cut flower farm in Pittston\, ME\, that specializes in weddings and special events design. ERF uses zero harmful chemicals on their family farm. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-develop-and-manage-a-la-carte-weddings/
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:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161633
CREATED:20231227T211444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T204747Z
UID:15555-1709838000-1709841600@www.ascfg.org
SUMMARY:Customer Education Strategies for Cut Flower Growers
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Flowers are Serious Business webinar series\, “Customer Education Strategies for Cut Flower Growers” is an exciting opportunity to better engage with prospective customers in order to increase sales and build relationships. Please note that this webinar series is only available for ASCFG members. If you are interested in learning more about membership options and benefits\, please contact our Operations Director Linda Twining at membership@ascfg.org. \n\nPresenter: Dr. Melinda Knuth of NCSU\nDate & Time: Thursday\, March 7\, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern\n\nWhat attendees will learn… \nJoin Dr. Melinda Knuth of North Carolina State University for this exciting webinar! Customer education strategies refer to the communication tools\, language\, and overall approach used to inform your existing and prospective customers about your services and products. Learn how you can enhance your cut flower business by helping customers understand how your offerings can meet their needs. After the webinar\, registrants will receive access to the webinar recording and a handout with additional resources. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/customer-education-strategies-for-cut-flower-growers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org
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