ASCFG Events Calendar

Reminder: The Cut Flower Quarterly Submission Deadline

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 […]

ASCFG North & Central Regional Conference (Clara Joyce Flowers)

Clara Joyce Flowers 13493 E Blair Hill Rd, Stockton, IL, United States

Given the wide geographic stretch of the ASCFG North and Central Region, we are offering two Regional Conferences for this area. We’re thrilled to share that one of this event will be hosted by Drew Groezinger of Clara Joyce Flowers in Stockton, Illinois, and that all educational offerings are built around the theme of, “Scaling Up […]

Ask an Expert: Maximizing Season Extension

Zoom

Join Maya Kosok of Hillen Homestead (Baltimore, MD) to learn about season extension without a greenhouse or high tunnel. Maya will cover several different ways to maximize your growing space with minimal infrastructure, including planting hardy annuals, selecting perennials, using low tunnels for frost protection, succession planting, and more. Many regions of the United States […]

ASCFG South & Central Regional Conference

The Fresh Herb Co 4114 Oxford Rd, Longmont, CO, United States

The ASCFG South and Central Regional Conference will be held at The Fresh Herb Co. in Longmont, Colorado. This two day event will feature presentations grounded in the theme of best practices for farming in a challenging climate, dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region, and a tour of the host farm. […]

ASCFG West & Northwest Regional Conference

Free Range Flowers 6222 Medcalf Rd, Bellingham, WA, United States

The ASCFG West & Northwest Regional Conference will be held at Free Range Flowers in Bellingham, Washington State. This two day event will feature presentations on cut flower topics, dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region, and a tour of the host farm. Please note that Bellingham is thirty miles south of […]

ASCFG 2024 Election

Every election is determined by the people who show up. This year, members in the West and Northwest Region will elect a Regional Director. All members will elect a President and Vice President Both positions will serve 2025, 2026, and 2027. Please review this information and watch for your ballot to arrive via email in […]

Ask an Expert: Business Planning for Flower Farmers

Zoom

RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 7, 2024. Join us for an Ask an Expert session taught by Lennie Larkin of B-Side Flower Farm. Business planning can be an overwhelming process, which keeps flower farmers from doing it. But the good news is that business planning doesn't have to be a one-site-fits-all, formal process. In this session, Lennie […]

ASCFG Southeast Regional Conference

The Barn at Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm 7316 Morrow Mill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The ASCFG Southeast Regional Conference will be held at The Barn of Chapel Hill of Wild Flora Farm. This event will feature presentations on cut flower topics, time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region, and a tour of the host farm. Two hands-on workshops – floral design and floral pricing – will […]

Reminder: The Cut Flower Quarterly Submission Deadline

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 Winter Issue are due on […]

Ask an Expert: Hosting Successful & Profitable On-Farm Workshops

Zoom

Join us for the November 2024 Ask an Expert Session! Hosting workshops can be a wonderful way to share about your farm operation and to provide guests with a unique, memorable experience – but there is more planning and preparation to hosting workshops than most farmers anticipate. During this session, Niki Irving of Flourish Flower […]

ASCFG Supplier Showcase: Get Ready to Thrive in 2025!

Zoom

The ASCFG will host the 2025 Supplier Showcase on Monday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors. ASCFG members are invited to attend these complimentary webinars, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products, tools, and other useful resources. […]

ASCFG Supplier Showcase: Get Ready to Thrive in 2025!

Zoom

The ASCFG will host the 2025 Supplier Showcase on Monday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors. ASCFG members are invited to attend these complimentary webinars, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products, tools, and other useful resources. […]