American Floral Endowment (AFE) funds innovative research, internships, scholarships, and education in floriculture that best serve all industry sectors.
Alexandria, VA
Joined November 2011
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The power of our floral community is stronger than ever. 🌸 See how our new video shows the power of giving - and how it keeps our industry blooming for generations.
Watch now → endowment.org/news/floral-co…
Join Sustainabloom for an upcoming webinar featuring the team at @MetrolinaGHS as they share how their sustainability efforts have grown over time!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
November is here, and we're celebrating two beautiful blooms: chrysanthemums and peonies! Which one is your favorite?
#flowerofthemonth #chrysanthemum #peony
Come visit our booth at the @TAMU Career Fair! We’re very excited to meet with students alongside @seedyourfuture and share opportunities in the floral and horticulture industries.
Sometimes, flowers say it best. Today is National I Care About You Day, a perfect reminder to check in on someone you care about, brighten their day, and let them know they’re on your mind.
Thank you to The English Garden for hosting Sustainabloom and @NCState environmental sciences students! We enjoyed talking about all things plastic with you.
Professor Petal has new features! Our AI-powered chatbot can now communicate in 32 languages and offers a new voice feature, making it easier to find the information and resources you need. Professor Petal was developed in partnership with @nextvertai 💐
endowment.org/news/professor…
Looking for practical resources to support young plant production?
In her latest GrowerTalks article, our Research Director Laura Barth highlights free resources available through AFE.
Read the full article: growertalks.com/Article/?art…
Tomorrow! Join us October 20th at 1:00 PM EST for our Grow Pro webinar with Dr. Tom Fernandez of @michiganstateu.
Dr. Fernandez will explore how bioreactors can help reduce agrochemicals in agricultural production water.
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Our 2026–27 educational grants are supporting 16 organizations with programs ranging from hands-on workshops and courses to conferences and online training.
See the organizations and programs receiving funding: endowment.org/news/programs-…
One week until our next Grow Pro webinar! 🌱 Join us October 20th at 1:00 PM EST as Dr. Tom Fernandez from @michiganstateu State University explores how bioreactors can help reduce agrochemicals in agricultural production water.
Register today: endowment.org/growpro
Big news! The USDA is deregulating chrysanthemum white rust and removing it from its list of quarantine pests.
Full update: greenhousegrower.com/managem…
What does AI mean for the future of cut flower production? In this clip from our August webinar, Dr. John Dole of @NCState University answers a question during the Q&A about integrating AI into cut flower production.
Watch the full webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=NXW7b8I5…
We’re on TikTok! 🌷 Follow along for videos from our interns, flower content, behind-the-scenes moments, and more from across the floral industry. Search us up and give us a follow!
Celebrating 10 years of the @Scotts_MGro Fund! The Scotts Miracle-Gro Fund has supported AFE and our programs since 1983, helping advance opportunities across the floral industry.
Congratulations on 10 years, and thank you for your continued support!
Everyone has a story about how they fell in love with flowers. 🌸
In our first interview, former Communications Coordinator Gracie Alvarez shares her journey with flowers and what sparked her passion for the floral industry.
Follow along for more!
What can an education travel grant open the door to?
Martha Whitney Butler, AIFD of @FrenchPotager, LLC, and Lorna Cooper of Bradys Floral were recently awarded travel grants!
Read more: endowment.org/news/travel-gr…
Looking for funding opportunities to support more sustainable practices? Sustainabloom’s Government & Funding resource brings together federal, state, and private programs that can help floriculture businesses invest in a range of areas.
Learn more: sustainabloom.org/government…
Register for upcoming Grow Pro webinar on October 20th at 1:00 PM EST!
Dr. Tom Fernandez from @michiganstateu will explore how bioreactors can be used as a practical, cost-effective tool to reduce agrochemicals in agricultural production water. Register: endowment.org/growpro
As Art Van Wingerden, COO of @MetrolinaGHS, begins his term as AFE Chairman during our 65th anniversary year, he’s looking ahead to the future of the floral industry.
Read more: endowment.org/news/incoming-…
