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SUMMARY:ASCFG Farm Tour: Trademarks Flower Farm
DESCRIPTION:Quick Details \n\nHost: Jennifer Marks\nAddress: 654 Larue Road\, Clifton Springs\, New York\nWebsite: www.trademarksflowers.com\nDate and Time: August 8\, 2023\, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nAttendance Cap: Limited to 100 attendees.\n\nFrom the Host \nTrademarks Flower Farm is a 22.5 acre farm\, with approximately 1 acre in intensive cut flower production (zone 6a). We grow specialty cut flowers primarily for one farmers’ market\, our 100+ member flower CSA\, and wholesale to florists. Each year we are taking steps to narrow our niche specifically to winter production for early spring flowers\, with a major focus on ranunculus. We currently have one 20 x 40 propagation greenhouse\, two 17′ x 96′ caterpillar tunnels\, two 30′ x 96′ high tunnels\, and will be constructing two additional 30 x 96′ high tunnels in winter 2022/23 (they will likely be erected by the time of the farm tour). We also have a newly-built 40′ x 60′ barn that serves as a work space for flower processing\, storage\, and office. When we purchased our farm in 2015\, there was not a single piece of infrastructure on the farm\, as it had been abandoned for 7 years and was completely overgrown/uncared for during that time. I am glad to discuss building and growing in hoophouses for those of us in northern climates. \nWe grow “year round\,” however\, our marketing (selling) season starts mid-April and extends to late October/early November. Our main crops include ranunculus (~9\,000/season)\, lisianthus (~10\,000/season)\, and dahlias (~1500/season)\, however\, we also grow smaller amounts of hardy annuals such as campanula\, dianthus\, and snapdragons\, in addition to summer annuals such as zinnias\, celosia\, ageratum\, etc. We’ve transformed one 17′ x 96′ caterpillar tunnel into a semi-permanent eucalyptus house\, home to approximately 1300 perennial eucalyptus plants. We are careful to grow only flowers that we know we make money on each season\, and keep close tabs on profit per crop in order to track overall profitability to ensure the sustainability of our farm. \nRegister \nSPONSORED BY\nhttps://gronsell.com/
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-farm-tour-trademarks-flower-farm/
LOCATION:Trademarks Flower Farm\, 654 Larue Road\, Clifton Springs\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Floral Photography for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:A photograph speaks volumes to the viewer. A good photograph can boost sales\, strengthen customer relationships (as they feel more a part of your farm with good images that tell an effective story)\, and increase the perceived value of your flower farm. A poor or non-existent photo can do the exact opposite. Learning to take good photos doesn’t have to be hard or expensive\, but it is very important. \nAttendees of this session will learn the importance of taking beautiful photos of their farm\, how to choose a consistent photography style for their farm\, and how to choose a camera that fits their style\, budget and knowledge level. Furthermore\, ASCFG members will learn about the basic composition of a good photo\, how to take one\, and how to edit the image. \nTeri ran a successful photography business for over 10 years and taught various classes on journaling and plant care. She is the planner\, purchaser\, grower\, harvester\, and marketer behind the flower farm. Muddy Fox Flower Farm is located on a 48 acre property in Pennsylvania. \n  \nSponsored by
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ask-an-expert-floral-photography-for-farmers/
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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\, 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-august-submission-deadline/
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Farm Tour: Bloom Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Quick Details \n\nHosts: Judd and Shannon Allen\nAddress: 10475 Hoover Avenue NW\, Uniontown\, OH 44685\nWebsite: www.bloomhillfarm.com\nDate and Time: August 15\, 2023\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nAttendance Cap: Limited to 75 attendees.\n\nFrom the Hosts \nWe are Judd and Shannon Allen We have the honor and privilege of farming our land together and creating a lot of beauty in this world. When we started\, we had 1/4 acre and three children under three. We’ve learned so much since we planted those seeds 6+ years ago! We’ve expanded the farm every year and now it includes eleven acres of cut flowers. Our children have grown right along with the farm and now we get to live our dreams together everyday\, \nBloom Hill Farm is a specialty cut flower farm growing on over eleven acres. This includes nine acres of annuals\, one acre of perennials and woody cut shrubs\, and four greenhouses. Our season runs late March through October starting with specialty tulips and ending with mums and other fall tunnel flowers. We plant over 10\,000 dahlias each year and specialize in other crops such as sunflowers\, ranunculus\, anemone\, and lisianthus. Our farm utilizes biodegradable plastic as our main weed control method. Over the last six years\, we have grown our farm from 1/4 acre to over eleven acres and attribute that success to a lot of hard lessons learned\, perseverance\, and business focused decision making. \nOur current sales outlets include: wedding and event design\, on farm events\, farm stand\, retail florals\, florists\, grocery and wholesale accounts. The farm also supports an over 125 person CSA model. \nIn 2022\, our farm was featured in a national John Deere advertisement. Shannon is the co-host of flower farming podcast\, The Dirt on Flowers\, and together they mentor other farmers with on farm consulting. \nRegister \nSPONSORED BY
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-farm-tour-bloom-hill-farm/
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