Join us for the ASCFG's January 2025 Ask an Expert webinar on Monday, January 13, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern! Erika 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 […]
Join us for the ASCFG’s February 2025 Ask an Expert webinar on Monday, February 17, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern! Kate 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 […]
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 […]
Location: The Grand Lady, Austin, Texas This program is intended for brand-new or early career growers who wish to move into growing for profit, regardless of scale or business model. Our stellar line-up of sessions and speakers is here. Register today and receive the Early Bird Discount!
Sarah and Curtis Millsap grow 2 acres of flowers and vegetables annually, with 25,000 square feet under plastic, including a 1,600 square foot Chinese solar greenhouse and a 6,000 square foot minimally heated greenhouse. They use organic practices, and offer their produce for sale through a year-round, a 185 member CSA, farmers’ market, and restaurant […]
Jessica and Graham Chase are the owners and farmer-florists of Sierra Flower Farm in Gardner, Nevada. The farm isn't the typical farm of rolling acres, but rather a tiny urban farm with about a half acre in production, selling wholesale blooms and servicing local weddings. Conscious of their impact on the environment and the ecosystem […]
Join us for a session on companion planting for crop flower crops with Jalisca Thomason, founder of Rustic Roots Floral Design, and agroforestry professor at Bakersfield College. Jalisca will introduce the concept of companion planting, discuss the benefits and considerations, and provide practical advice that attendees can try on their own farms. Jalisca Thomason is an […]
Location: Honeysuckle Hill, Asheville, North Carolina This two-day event features demonstrations and hands-on workshops designed to enhance your floral design skills. Attendees will learn how to create an asymmetrical bouquet and a centerpiece before learning how to create a large floral installation for events. Registration information coming soon!
Zach Bruce is the Director of Safety Services at Hortica and joined the company in 2005 as a Safety Services Consultant, providing safety and loss control services to the horticultural industry. With decades of experience and insight, be sure to join in as he offers advice on developing a robust safety program for your farm. Zoom instructions […]
So you want to be a more sustainable farmer but are uncertain how to get started? We’ve got you: Join Mandy and Steve O’Shea of 3 Porch Farms as they cover a sampling of easy-to-incorporate practices that will reduce the environmental impact of your farm. 3 Porch Farm is renowned for their commitment to environmental well-being […]
Join us for a session on developing an annual marketing plan for your farm! Myrna Greenfield is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing and the author of Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales (Savvy Press 2022). Good Egg Marketing provides business planning and marketing services for food and farm-related businesses and […]
Join us for a session on floral designs for destination weddings and elopements with Jalisca Thomason, founder of Rustic Roots Floral Design, and agroforestry professor at Bakersfield College. Jalisca will discuss the unique considerations and practices inherent in creating floral designs for small and unique events held in distant locations, such as transportation, heat management, and […]
