BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ascfg.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221116T180327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T152548Z UID:12049-1684267200-1684270800@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Tunnels for Improving Timing\, Yield\, and Quality of Five Cut Flowers DESCRIPTION:Part of the ASCFG Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series!  \nDr. Melanie Stock \nUPDATED: Event Details \nDr. Melanie Stock \nJoin Dr. Melanie Stock from Utah State University as she presents highlights on her research on several crops in high desert conditions. This talk will detail season extension with flowers\, including all the ways Dr. Stock and her team use high tunnels and low tunnels. She will discuss her research on tunnels with dahlia\, peony\, ranunculus\, stock\, and snapdragons. \nPlease look for Dr. Stock’s article on early season cultivation of freesia in cold and mountainous regions that are vulnerable to drought during late summers in a future issue of The Cut Flower Quarterly. \n\nPresenter Biography \nDr. Stock is a soil scientist. Her lab focuses on high-value crops and resource use efficiency to improve the environmental sustainability and economic viability of small farms. Her research interests include adapting cut flower crops for Utah from basic cultivation methods to nutrient management and physics-based season extension\, overwintering\, and water-use efficiency. Visit the Small Farms Lab at smallfarmslab.com and on Instagram (@usu_smallfarms)! \nAbout the Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series  \nThe goal of this webinar series is to connect ASCFG members with the latest academic research in cut flowers and to inspire new ideas for crop\, farm\, and business management. During these online events\, recent recipients of the Research Foundation’s Competitive Grants will share synopses of their research\, along with the exciting applications of the results\, before a short Q and A session with attendees. \nCan’t attend a presentation? Don’t worry – the webinar will be recorded and be accessible in the ASCFG Members Only portal after the event. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/tunnels-for-improving-timing-yield-and-quality-of-five-cut-flowers/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/sia-flower-blossom-bloom-thumbnail-e1668621773216.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221115T162611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T213257Z UID:11997-1684180800-1684184400@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Cultivating Native Species in Cut Flower Farming DESCRIPTION:Climate change\, species decline and ecological breakdown brings renewed attention to what farms grow and how they grow them. One big question growers face is how do my crop and production choices affect my environment? And are there changes I could make to minimize negative impacts or even create positive ones? \nIn this presentation\, Matthew Dell of Treadlight Farm will look at how floriculture and horticulture has a unique opportunity to create productive spaces that also serve local ecological systems. By choosing more native species over exotic species\, growers can create habitat for local fauna while also bringing unique products that command a premium to floral markets. He will also discuss production methods for maximum profit and impact\, challenges\, and sourcing. \nTreadlight Farm grows on 15 acres in New York’s Rondout Valley\, and sells wholesale specialty cuts throughout the greater NYC metropolitan area. They are certified organic and passionate about native plants\, and have been in business since 2015. Website: https://www.treadlight-farm.com/ \n\n\nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only. \nSponsored by URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-cultivating-native-species-in-cut-flower-farming/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Treadlight-Farm-scaled-e1668529486864.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230516 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221117T155143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T164537Z UID:12072-1684108800-1684195199@www.ascfg.org 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\, 2023. Vendors 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-cut-flower-quarterly-submission-deadline/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021-Fall-CFQ-Cover-300-x-388-e1668700284110.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220930T155556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T194856Z UID:11544-1681848000-1681851600@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Longterm Subzero Storage of Specialty Cut Flowers DESCRIPTION:Part of the ASCFG Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series!  \nDr. John M. Dole\, North Carolina State University\nJennifer Kalinowksi\, North Carolina State University \n \n  \nEvent Details \nDr. John Dole and his colleague Jennifer Kalinowski will present their research on the best practices for postharvest cold storage of cut flowers across multiple species. By developing effective long-term cold storage procedures for cut flower growers and farmers\, this research has direct benefit for ASCFG members. The researchers will discuss the exciting outcomes of their research and answer questions from audience members. \nPresenter Biography \nDr. John Dole \nDr. John Dole received his B.S. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota\, with both degrees in horticulture. Dole was on the faculty of Oklahoma State University for 11 years before moving to North Carolina State University’s Department of Horticultural Science in 2000. He became director of graduate programs for the department in 2004\, department head in 2011\, and is the former president of the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS). Currently\, Dole serves as the executive advisor for the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers\, a 2\,900-member national organization devoted to the production and use of cut flowers. \nAbout the Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series  \nThe goal of this webinar series is to connect ASCFG members with the latest research in cut flowers and to inspire new ideas for crop\, farm\, and business management. During these online events\, recent recipients of the Research Foundation’s Competitive Grants will share synopses of their research\, along with the exciting applications of the results\, before a short Q and A session with attendees. \nCan’t attend a presentation? Don’t worry – the webinar will be recorded and be accessible in the ASCFG Members Only portal after the event. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the ev \nent. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/research-and-the-flower-farmer-april-2023/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Tulip-Freezing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230410T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221028T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T211909Z UID:11765-1681156800-1681160400@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Breeding Unique Zinnias DESCRIPTION:Join us for the April 2023 Ask an Expert session\, taught by zinnia expert Tiffany Jones of Blomma Flower Farm. Attendees can expect an overview of how to get started breeding zinnias\, including the overall process; how to determine the breeding goal(s); and discover surprising details like the magic of “green seed” as well as the business advantages and benefits of breeding zinnias. \nTiffany Jones studied Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture in college and started a small suburban farm in the very crowded Southern California market about 6 years ago. For business reasons she spent several years digging into professional papers\, graduate studies\, books\, online forums and spoke with prominent farmer-breeders in order to gather the information she needed to successfully breed her own zinnias\, simultaneously experimenting with that knowledge on her farm. Her online presence and simple videos have inspired people all over the world to begin breeding zinnias for their own purposes. Jones’ comprehensive how-to book based on her research is coming soon in late 2022. \nFarm: https://blommaflowerfarm.com/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blommaflowerfarm/ \n\nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event.\nA recording of this session will be archived in Members Only. \nSponsored by\n \n  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/breeding-zinnias/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Blomma-Zinnia-e1698782365978.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20230125T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T220313Z UID:13074-1680202800-1680208200@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Planning for the Future DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar Series \nThe Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is pleased to announce a four-day educational intensive called Digging Deep: Topics in Cut Flower Farming. This intensive features four 90-minute\, Zoom-based presentations given by experts in farming\, floral design\, and agricultural law. Registrants can attend the virtual live events\, have the opportunity to participate in Q and A sessions\, and will receive access to the webinar recordings after the events for the duration of 2023. Attendees must register by noon on Friday\, March 24\, 2023. \nThursday’s Event \n\nTitle: Planning for the Future: Legal Strategies for Retirement & Farm Transitions.\nSpeaker: Pamela Epp Olsen of Pamela Epp Olsen Law\nTime: Thursday\, March 30\, 7:00 — 8:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nDescription \nAs a wife and daughter of farmers/ranchers\, lawyer and estate planner Pamela Olsen understands how agricultural operations function\, from family dynamics to commodity cycles. Over the past two decades\, she has worked extensively with farmers and ranchers to provide creative estate planning and business transition solutions in this professional sector. In this presentation\, she will provide an overview of planning strategies that can optimize retirement and farm transitions for cut flower farmers. \nSponsored by\n \nRegistration URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Digging-Deep-Graphic-for-site-e1674666725263.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20230125T172537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T215918Z UID:13068-1680116400-1680121800@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Designing Funeral and Celebration of Life Flowers DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar Series \nThe Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is pleased to announce a four-day educational intensive called Digging Deep: Topics in Cut Flower Farming. This intensive features four 90-minute\, Zoom-based presentations given by experts in farming\, floral design\, and agricultural law. Registrants can attend the virtual live events\, have the opportunity to participate in Q and A sessions\, and will receive access to the webinar recordings after the events for the duration of 2023. Attendees must register by noon on Friday\, March 24\, 2023. \nWednesday’s Event \n\nTitle: Designing Funeral and Celebration of Life Flowers\nSpeaker: Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers\nTime: Wednesday\, March 29\, 7:00 — 8:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nDescription \nCarole Patilla is the owner of Tuckshop Flowers in the United Kingdom. An award winning florist and instructor\, Carole has a passion for crafting customized funeral floral designs that celebrate the unique individuality of the departed. In this presentation\, she will present on advanced floral designs for funerals and other end of life events with a special emphasis on using green and earth-friendly techniques. The presentation will include a lecture\, a demonstration of designing a casket spray\, and a question and answer session with attendees. Registered attendees will also receive a discount code that applies to her online workshops. \nSponsored by\n \nRegistration URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-designing-funeral-and-celebration-of-life-flowers/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Digging-Deep-Graphic-for-site-e1674666725263.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20230125T171947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T215819Z UID:13066-1680030000-1680035400@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Lean Farm Methods for Cut Flower Farming DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar Series \nThe Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is pleased to announce a four-day educational intensive called Digging Deep: Topics in Cut Flower Farming. This intensive features four 90-minute\, Zoom-based presentations given by experts in farming\, floral design\, and agricultural law. Registrants can attend the virtual live events\, have the opportunity to participate in Q and A sessions\, and will receive access to the webinar recordings after the events for the duration of 2023. Attendees must register by noon on Friday\, March 24\, 2023. \nTuesday’s Event \n\nTitle: Lean Farm Methods for Cut Flower Farming\nSpeaker: Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm\nTime: Tuesday\, March 28\, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nDescription \nIn this presentation\, Ben Hartman\, author of The Lean Farm\, will explain how the lean system can be applied to cut flower operations to minimize waste\, increase efficiency\, and maximize value and profits with less work. Specific topics covered will include: using 5S to organize a farm\, how to precisely identify value\, the 7 mudas (wastes)\, and kaizen (continuous improvement). Ben will share concrete tips that farms of any size and type can start applying right away along with photos showing lean principles in action on flower farms and on other farms. Lean is a production system that originated in Japanese production and is now widely used in all types of industries. \nSponsored by\n \nRegistration URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-lean-farm-methods-for-cut-flower-farming/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Digging-Deep-Graphic-for-site-e1674666725263.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20230125T171305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T215556Z UID:13062-1679943600-1679949000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Climate Change\, Soil Health\, and its Impact on Agriculture in North America DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar Series \nThe Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is pleased to announce a four-day educational intensive called Digging Deep: Topics in Cut Flower Farming. This intensive features four 90-minute\, Zoom-based presentations given by experts in farming\, floral design\, and agricultural law. Registrants can attend the virtual live events\, have the opportunity to participate in Q and A sessions\, and will receive access to the webinar recordings after the events for the duration of 2023. Attendees must register by noon on Friday\, March 24\, 2023. \nMonday’s Event \n\nClimate Change\, Soil Health\, and its Impact on Agriculture in North America\nSarah A. Isbell\, Research Scientist for PASA Sustainable Agriculture\nMonday\, March 27\, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nDescription \nJoin Sarah A. Isbell as she presents her work for Pasa Sustainable Agriculture’s Soil Health Benchmark Study. Sarah recently earned a Ph.D. in Ecology from Penn State University where her research focused on cover cropping and reducing tillage in organic grain cropping systems\, nitrogen management\, and soil ecology. Sarah has also worked as a farm-based educator in Massachusetts\, grown vegetables in New York’s Hudson Valley\, and spent a summer researching soils and agro-silvo-pastoral systems in Sardinia\, Italy. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Dickinson College. \nSponsored by:\n \nRegistration URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-climate-change-soil-health-and-its-impact-on-agriculture-in-north-america/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Digging-Deep-Graphic-for-site-e1674666725263.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20230308T175404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T150637Z UID:13691-1679342400-1679346000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:H-2A for Cut Flower Growers: Could it Work for You? DESCRIPTION:Lori Whitten\, the founder of Poetry Flower Farm\, and her team have significant experience in H2A legislation. ASCFG members are invited to join this complimentary webinar to go over compliance with H2A legislation and a strategy for small flower farms to form a cooperative that allows them to share employee labor. They will discuss the H-2A temporary seasonal non-immigrant visa program to include: Criteria to qualify for the program\, and what Joint Employment means and how small farm operations could share the cost\, benefits and liabilities of the program. They will then segue into a brief compliance overview and provide a contact to answer questions for those already using the program. Then we will wrap up with a live Question and Answer Session. The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing in the ASCFG Members Only learning portal after the event. \n  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/h-2a-for-cut-flower-growers-could-it-work-for-you/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Whipstone-for-header-e1678374315121.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221010T145558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T210505Z UID:11566-1678737600-1678741200@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Selling Flowers to Florists DESCRIPTION:Join the March 2023 Ask an Expert session for an exciting conversation between Maya Kosok and Ellen Frost\, farmer and florist! This session will dig into the nitty gritty details of selling to florists\, touching on such topics including variety selection\, availability lists\, approaching florists\, bunch sizes/stem length\, pricing\, and more. \nMaya Kosok is the owner of Hillen Homestead\, an urban cut flower farm in Baltimore City now in its 10th season. Hillen Homestead sells primarily to local florists in the DC/Baltimore region and grows a wide range of annuals\, perennials\, woodies\, and more using sustainable practices. Maya is passionate about building community and relationships with neighbors\, customers\, fellow growers\, and anyone walking by who stops to chat at the farm. Maya has presented at many conferences and garden clubs\, including the Pennsylvania Alliance of Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)\, Future Harvest\, Just Food\, and Garden Clubs of America\, and she loves sharing tangible and specific information that will help other growers. \nEllen Frost is the renowned florist of Local Color Flowers shop 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. \n\nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only. \n \nSponsored by URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-selling-flowers-to-florists/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Maya-Hillen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220930T152343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T181254Z UID:11542-1678219200-1678222800@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Manipulating Light Quality and Duration to Improve the Greenhouse Production of Specialty Cut Flowers DESCRIPTION:Part of the ASCFG Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series!  \nDr. Roberto Lopez\, Michigan State University\nCaleb Spall\, Michigan State University \nEvent Details \nA recent recipient of an ASCFG Grant\, this project seeks to determine the ideal lighting conditions\, in both the intensity and duration of lights\, for growing flowers in greenhouse settings. In response to the growing market for specialty cut flowers throughout North America\, crop growth and management in greenhouses can help meet the year-round demand for flowers. Dr. Lopez and Mr. Spall will discuss the exciting outcomes of their research and answer questions from audience members. \nPresenter Biography \nDr. Roberto Lopez \nDr. Roberto Lopez is an associate professor and controlled environment/floriculture extension specialist with a 45% research\, 30% teaching\, and 25% extension appointment in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University. His research focuses on propagation and production of young and finish plants (floriculture\, leafy green\, and culinary herb crops) in greenhouses\, growth rooms/containers\, warehouse-based plant factories\, and vertical farms. The primary objective of his research is to determine how light (quantity\, quality\, and duration)\, substrate and air temperature\, and carbon dioxide in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production influences crop timing\, rooting\, yield\, quality\, flavor\, nutrition\, and subsequent performance. \nAbout the Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series  \nThe goal of this webinar series is to connect ASCFG members with the latest research in cut flowers and to inspire new ideas for crop\, farm\, and business management. During these online events\, recent recipients of the Research Foundation’s Competitive Grants will share synopses of their research\, along with the exciting applications of the results\, before a short Q and A session with attendees. \nCan’t attend a presentation? Don’t worry – the webinar will be recorded and be accessible in the ASCFG Members Only portal after the event. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/research-and-the-flower-farmer-march-2023/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Waterbeek-flower-image-e1668535961172.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221219T214656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T214656Z UID:12310-1677628800-1677715199@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Reminder: ASCFG Grower Grant Applications Due DESCRIPTION:The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers periodically awards funding to cut flower growers for on-farm research. Results of the research should benefit specialty cut flower growers in the field or greenhouse. The program is open only to current ASCFG members who have grown cut flowers commercially for at least three years. \n\nApplication Materials: Learn more about the application process and materials here.\nApplication Deadline: March 1\, 2023\nQuestions? If you have any questions\, please email them to mail@ascfg.org.\n\n  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/reminder-ascfg-grower-grant-applications-due/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Piscasaw-header-300-e1671486273604.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221003T214404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T221548Z UID:11551-1677009600-1677013200@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Comparison of Dahlia Cultivars for Specialty Cut Flower Production in the Northeastern United States DESCRIPTION:Part of the ASCFG Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series!  \nDr. Stephanie Burnett\, University of Maine\nDr. Bryan Peterson\, University of Maine \nEvent Details \nJoin Drs. Burnett and Peterson as they discuss their project\, which evaluated a wide range of commercially popular\, field-grown dahlias to compare the postharvest life of a cold-sensitive crop in Northern climates that have a limited growing season. The researchers will discuss the exciting outcomes of their research and answer questions from audience members. \nPresenter Biography \nDr. Stephanie Burnett \nDr. Stephanie Burnett is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Maine. Her research primarily focuses on production issues for greenhouse and flower growers. She teaches the floriculture courses at the University of Maine (Herbaceous Landscape Plants and Greenhouse Management) along with Introduction to Horticulture. \nAbout the Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series  \nThe goal of this webinar series is to connect ASCFG members with the latest research in cut flowers and to inspire new ideas for crop\, farm\, and business management. During these online events\, recent recipients of the Research Foundation’s Competitive Grants will share synopses of their research\, along with the exciting applications of the results\, before a short Q and A session with attendees. \nCan’t attend a presentation? Don’t worry – the webinar will be recorded and be accessible in the ASCFG Members Only portal after the event. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/research-and-the-flower-farmer-february-2023/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Dahlias-for-events-calendar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221115T173821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T174309Z UID:12009-1676923200-1676926800@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Find and Keep Farm Employees\, Part II of II DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second moderated panel discussion featuring four cut flower farms throughout North America as they discuss the challenges of finding\, training\, and retaining farm employees. Inspired by the recent article\, “How’s Your Labor Situation?” in The Cut Flower Quarterly\, these sessions will take a deep dive into agricultural employee management topics. Attendees can expect to hear from four different farmers about their experiences\, which will segue into a question and answer session. \nMeet the participating farmers! \n\nJennifer Joray of Eastern River Farm\nSeth and Kelci Wright of Firm Root Farm\nRebecca Kutzer-Rice of Moonshot Farm\nMichelle Elston of Roots Flower Farm\n\nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-find-and-keep-farm-employees-part-ii-of-ii/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Hellebore-e1668534178701.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221117T154221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T164550Z UID:12067-1676419200-1676505599@www.ascfg.org 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 Spring Issue are due on February 15\, 2023. Vendors 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/cfq-february-deadline/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Waterbeek-flower-image-e1668535961172.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221219T215822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T215822Z UID:12313-1675209600-1675295999@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Reminder: Dave Dowling Scholarship Applications Due DESCRIPTION:The ASCFG is dedicated to advancing the domestic cut flower industry by encouraging young people to consider cut flower production as a career. To foster this goal\, every year the ASCFG will award $1\,000 each to two students interested in becoming cut flower growers thanks to the Dave Dowling Scholarship. Successful applicants will receive one-year ASCFG memberships and accompanying benefits. \nThe program is open to students working toward a two- or four-year degree\, or a graduate degree\, in horticulture or floriculture. Applicants must have at least one full year of studies remaining before finishing the degree. Previous applicants not awarded a scholarship may apply again if they still meet all requirements. Part-time students may be considered if they have taken at least 9 credits per year for at least one year\, are planning to enroll in at least 9 credits for the coming year\, and are enrolled in a program leading to a horticulture or floriculture degree. \n\nApplication Materials: You can access application materials and information here.\nApplication Deadline: February 1\, 2023.\nQuestions? If you have any questions\, you are encouraged to email them to mail@ascfg.org. URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/reminder-dave-dowling-scholarship-applications-due/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021CFYBulb-e1671487088174.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230123T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221130T234145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T234231Z UID:12161-1674486000-1674496800@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:What You’ll See in ’23: An ASCFG Supplier Showcase\, Part II DESCRIPTION:Part II of II Webinars \nThe ASCFG is delighted to announce an opportunity to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors in the upcoming Zoom-based webinars\, “What You’ll See in ‘23.” ASCFG members are invited to attend the complimentary webinars\, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products\, tools\, and other useful resources. Please see the schedule below for more details! \n\nMonday\, January 23\n3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET\n\nBallSeed\nInFlora\nJohnny’s Selected Seeds\nLeo Berbee Bulb Co.\nRaker-Roberta’s Young Plants\nSeven Springs Farm Supply\nZabo Plant Inc\n\n\nWin Prizes from Showcase Vendors! \nEach vendor in the showcase has donated an item to be won by attendees. Your donation of $25 or more to the Research Foundation will allow you to be entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes. You do not have to be present to win. All proceeds go to the ASCFG Research Foundation\, which fosters and supports original research in cut flower farming topics. \n\nRegistration and Donation Information URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/what-youll-see-in-23-an-ascfg-supplier-showcase-part-ii/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/slide-Dahlia-field-money-shot-Oct-1-2019-e1669851688674.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221130T233608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T203154Z UID:12152-1673881200-1673892000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:What You'll See in '23: An ASCFG Supplier Showcase DESCRIPTION:Part I of II Webinars \nThe ASCFG is delighted to announce an opportunity to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors in the upcoming Zoom-based webinars\, “What You’ll See in ‘23.” ASCFG members are invited to attend the complimentary webinars\, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products\, tools\, and other useful resources. Please see the schedule below for more details! \nMonday\, January 16\n3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET\n\nAmerican Takii\nBotanical Trading Co.\nCubed Laboratories\nSakata Seed\nSpring Meadow Nursery\nSyngenta\nWalters Gardens\n\nWin Prizes from Showcase Vendors! \nEach vendor in the showcase has donated an item to be won by attendees. Your donation of $25 or more to the Research Foundation will allow you to be entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes. You do not have to be present to win. All proceeds go to the ASCFG Research Foundation\, which fosters and supports original research in cut flower farming topics. \n\nRegistration and Donation Information URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/what-youll-see-in-23-an-ascfg-supplier-showcase/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Bulb-CFY-small-e1668699636770.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20221115T172921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T174401Z UID:12007-1673294400-1673298000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Find and Keep Farm Employees\, Part I of II DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique\, two-part moderated panel discussion featuring four cut flower farms throughout North America as they discuss the challenges of finding\, training\, and retaining farm employees. Inspired by the recent article\, “How’s Your Labor Situation?” in The Cut Flower Quarterly\, these sessions will take a deep dive into agricultural employee management topics. Attendees can expect to hear from four different farmers about their experiences\, which will segue into a question and answer session. \nMeet the participating farmers! \n\nJennifer Joray of Eastern River Farm\nSeth and Kelci Wright of Firm Root Farm\nRebecca Kutzer-Rice of Moonshot Farm\nMichelle Elston of Roots Flower Farm\n\nNote: This is Part One of two sessions. The second webinar will occur on February 20\, 2023\, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-find-and-keep-farm-employees-part-i-of-ii/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Pretty.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T170550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T221642Z UID:11237-1670270400-1670274000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Developing a Social Media Strategy for Your Farm DESCRIPTION:Join Hannah Muller from Full Belly Farm to learn about social media strategies for flower farmers and growers! Social media is a powerful communication and sales tool for businesses. But which platforms and techniques are best for your operation? Attendees can expect to discuss the purpose\, advantages\, and disadvantages of different social media platforms before moving onto reviewing different strategies for promotions\, sales\, and more. We look forward to seeing you!\n\n\nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  \n  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-developing-a-social-media-strategy-for-your-farm/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Muller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T170110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T142823Z UID:11235-1668456000-1668459600@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Is Agritourism Right for Your Farm? DESCRIPTION:Join Melissa Fery and Audrey Comerford from Oregon State University Extension as they share their expertise in agricultural tourism (often also called agritourism). Attendees can expect to learn about the concept and to discuss the goals of agritourism; to see examples of what agritourism can look like in different farming environments; and to consider different factors before embarking on an agritourism endeavor. We look forward to seeing you! \nMelissa Fery is an Associate Professor for the Oregon State University Extension Service serving small farms in the southern Willamette Valley. She has been supporting Oregon agriculture in the areas of soil quality\, small-scale livestock and pasture production\, and land stewardship for over 20 years. Most recently she has been working with farmers and ranchers to explore agricultural tourism and on-farm marketing to diversify income and aid in farm succession. Melissa and her family live on a small farm where she enjoys a rural lifestyle\, growing plants and raising animals. You can reach her at Melissa.Fery@oregonstate.edu. \nAudrey Comerford serves as the Agritourism Coordinator for OSU Extension Service in Marion\, Polk and Yamhill Counties in Oregon. Growing up in the Willamette Valley gave her the opportunity to be familiar with diverse farming activities. Audrey’s efforts strive to bring education and understanding about the benefits of agritourism and farm-direct marketing as an additional revenue source to farmers\, tourism groups and government entities. She is part of the OSU College of Agriculture’s Agritourism Working Group and currently collaborates with organizations such as Travel Oregon\, Oregon Agritourism Partnership and local tourism offices. She currently lives on a small farm with her husband and raises sheep for fiber. You can reach her at Audrey.Comerford@oregonstate.edu. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. A recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-is-agritourism-right-for-your-farm/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Fery-and-Comerford.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T184217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T201930Z UID:11266-1665478800-1665505800@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:ASCFG Farm Tour: River Twist Homestead DESCRIPTION:Host Carl and Jan Galloni of River Twist Homestead. \nDetails: \n\nLimited to 50 attendees. Lunch included.\nRegistration costs $100.00. Registrations are taken on a first-come\, first-served basis and fees are refunded only in case of emergency.\nRegister here!\n\nAttendees will be split into two groups. One will start the day with tours of our fields and high tunnels\, including harvest and prep for delivery; seedling transplanting; bed teardown; Earthway Seeder demonstration; and high tunnel do’s and don’ts. Then we’ll move to the seed shed and cooler to learn more about soil blocking and our homemade sifter for peat and compost. \nBefore lunch\, Sammi Price of Just Priceless Florist in High Point will discuss how to prepare flowers for sale to florists. At the same time\, the second group will spend time with artist Jan\, learning to color wash and hand letter their own farm sign from start to finish\, leaving with their own personalized sign. After lunch\, the groups will switch activities. URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/river-twist-homestead/ LOCATION:River Twist Homestead\, 5334 River Road\, Jamestown\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/River-Twist-logo-300x200-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASCFG Farm Tour%3A River Twist":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T183301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T201722Z UID:11260-1664629200-1664640000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:ASCFG Farm Tour: Daveco DESCRIPTION:Hosts Clarence Denton and Lou Lemont of Daveco \nDetails: \n\nLimited to 32 attendees\nRegistration costs $50.00. Registrations are taken on a first-come\, first-served basis and fees are refunded only in case of emergency.\nRegister here!\n\nWhat started in 2016 as a small (15 x 32) hoophouse to grow landscape flowers and plants is now four large tunnels (5000 sq. ft.)\, and several garden areas growing cut flowers for florists in the Wichita area. Starting small and increasing our production and sales each year has allowed us to grow into our market. All our crops are grown within 50 steps of our processing and cooler area. Efficient flower farming on a small scale through succession planting\, and growing in tunnels has helped us triple our sales in three years. We plan to demonstrate the stand-up planter—custom-built for our farm—and other creative ideas to make flower farming a bit easier. Information on tunnels\, shade cloth\, pests\, and supports for our crops will also be discussed. \nWe have invited several of our florists to visit with our grower attendees. We know they have lots of question to ask of them. They have been a wealth of information for us since we started in 2018. We will have dahlias\, sunflowers\, celosia\, and dusty miller still growing in the tunnels at the time of our tour. \nSponsored by: URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/daveco/ LOCATION:Daveco.\, 11711 W. 47th Street S.\, Clearwater\, KS\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Daveco-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASCFG Farm Tour%3A Daveco":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T165427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T195144Z UID:11233-1664265600-1664287200@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Farm Tours in Maryland DESCRIPTION:Through a partnership with the University of Maryland Extension\, the ASCFG is pleased to announce two additional farm tours in September 2022. Attendees will tour Hertzler’s Cut Flower Farm in Charlotte Hall\, MD\, and Zekiah Ridge Farm in La Plata\, MD. Tickets are $30 per attendee; please see the schedule below. \nDate: Tuesday\, September 27\, 2022 \nSchedule \n\nCheck-in will start at 8:00 a.m. on September 27th\, 2022.\n8:30 – 10:00: Tour of Hertzler Flower Farm\, Jacob Hertzler.\n10:00 – 10:30: Travel to Zekiah Ridge Farm (about 15 minutes away).\n10:30 – 12:00: Tour of Zekiah Ridge Farm\, Cindy Bliss.\n12:00 – 12:45: Lunch provided for tour participants.\n12:50 – 1:10: Diseases of Cut Flowers. Speaker: Karen Rane\, Plant Pathologist\, University of Maryland Extension\n1:10 – 1:20: Insect Control in Cut Flowers. Speaker: Stanton Gill\, Entomologist\, University of Maryland Extension\n1:20 – 1:45: Weed Control in Cut Flowers. Speaker: Alan Leslie\, Extension Educator\, University of Maryland Extension – Charles County\n\nPurchase Your Tickets Here! \n  URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/farm-tours-in-maryland/ CATEGORIES:Farm Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Zekiah-Ridge-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T165222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T164841Z UID:11231-1663012800-1663016400@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Crop Planning and Succession DESCRIPTION:Crop Planning and Succession\nWhether you are growing for markets\, grocery stores\, floral designers\, or your farmstand\, you want a bright mix of flowers all season long. In an attempt to demystify succession planting\, Jeanie McKewan\, former owner of Brightflower Farm\, will take you through the steps of planning your crop to make sure you have all the flowers you need and want throughout the season. \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. \nA recording of this session will be archived in Members Only.  \nSponsored by: URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-crop-planning-and-succession/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Jeanie-McKewan-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T172720 CREATED:20220831T182341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T202110Z UID:11255-1662987600-1663002000@www.ascfg.org SUMMARY:ASCFG Farm Tour: Fernabelle Acres DESCRIPTION:Host Emily Watson of Fernabelle Acres \nDetails: \n\nLimited to 75 attendees. Registration closes on Thursday\, September 8.\nRegistration costs $100.00. Registrations taken on a first-come\, first-served basis and the fee refunded only in case of emergency.\nRegister here!\n\nAfter 12 years of growing on a half an acre\, Fernabelle Acres is building towards 8 acres for this year with the possibility for much more. Come and join us on our new farm and see the adventure happening in real time. This is our second season on the new farm and we are in the process of scaling up rapidly. \nI worked with the FSA to get funding for a 36-acre farm field. I’ll talk a little bit about the process of finding the farm and working with the FSA for financing. Then we’ll break up into groups and tour the farm where we will discuss some of the decisions we have made and the growing pains we have experienced. Joe Schmitt will be on hand to share some of his favorite time- and labor-saving tips and tools. Afterwards we will have an optional social hour. We’ll provide light refreshments and you bring your camp chair. \nSponsored by: URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/fernabelle-acres/ LOCATION:Fernabelle Acres\, 3530 80th Street\, Franksville\, WI\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ascfg.org/wp-content/uploads/Watson.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASCFG Farm Tour%3A Fernabelle Acres":MAILTO:membership@ascfg.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR