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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert:  Taking Summers Off -- A Case Study
DESCRIPTION:A decade into farming\, Laura Beth Resnick of Butterbee Farm decided to institute a summer break: eight weeks off\, mid-June to mid-August. She and her husband had no idea if it would work. Would their florists come back after eight weeks away? Would the finances work out? How would they balance vacation\, rest\, and the necessary farm work to get ready for the fall season? Three summer breaks later\, they can attest: it’s working! They have learned a lot about how to manage the precious time\, how to hire for the season\, and how to think about our cash flow. In this session\, Butterbee Farm owner Laura Beth will share the strategy behind the break\, what she’s learned\, some mistakes made\, and how she and her team make up for summer sales during the shoulder seasons. \nLaura Beth Resnick is the founder and owner of Butterbee Farm\, a five-acre flower farm in northern Maryland. Butterbee Farm has provided locally grown flowers to florists and flower lovers from Baltimore to Washington\, D.C. for thirteen seasons. Growing in greenhouses\, high tunnels\, and fields\, Butterbee Farm specializes in high quality cuts for use in design. Laura Beth has served as President of the MCFGA (Maryland Cut Flower Growers Association) and Secretary for the Board of the ASCFG (Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers). She is a regular speaker at conferences\, garden clubs\, and arboretums\, and mentors new growers through Future Harvest’s Beginning Farmer Training Program. \nWebsite: www.butterbeefarm.com\nInstagram: @butterbee_farm \n \nZoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded. 
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SUMMARY:Digging Deep: Water-Wise Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Melanie Stock of Utah State University\nFebruary 17\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\n\nWater management is one of the most critical factors in successful cut flower production. This session will explore how growers can balance environmental sustainability with optimized crop yields by focusing on the interactions between water\, soils\, and plants. Participants will gain insight into the stages of growth\, plant stress tolerance\, and relative water demand\, while learning strategies to tailor irrigation practices to root zone depth\, soil type\, and climate conditions. The session will also highlight crop selection and conservation practices that both reduce water use and enhance soil water storage\, equipping growers with practical tools to support long-term productivity. \nAttendees Receive: \n\nLive webinar access.\nEvent recording for one year.\nElectronic copy of presentation slides.\n\nRegister Today! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/digging-deep-water-wise-flowers/
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SUMMARY:ASCFG Spring 2026 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers’ Board of Directors meets twice a year to engage in strategic planning and guidance for the organization. Please reach out to your Regional Directors with constituent concerns or questions — they are there to represent your voices!
URL:https://www.ascfg.org/event/ascfg-spring-2026-board-meeting/
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