ASCFG Events Calendar

ASCFG Farm Tour: River Twist Homestead

River Twist Homestead 5334 River Road, Jamestown, NC, United States

Host Carl and Jan Galloni of River Twist Homestead. Details: Limited to 50 attendees. Lunch included. Registration costs $100.00. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and fees are refunded only in case of emergency. Register here! Attendees will be split into two groups. One will start the day with tours of our fields […]

$100.00

Ask an Expert: Is Agritourism Right for Your Farm?

Zoom

Join Melissa Fery and Audrey Comerford from Oregon State University Extension as they share their expertise in agricultural tourism (often also called agritourism). Attendees can expect to learn about the concept and to discuss the goals of agritourism; to see examples of what agritourism can look like in different farming environments; and to consider different […]

Ask an Expert: Developing a Social Media Strategy for Your Farm

Zoom

Join Hannah Muller from Full Belly Farm to learn about social media strategies for flower farmers and growers! Social media is a powerful communication and sales tool for businesses. But which platforms and techniques are best for your operation? Attendees can expect to discuss the purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of different social media platforms before […]

Ask an Expert: Find and Keep Farm Employees, Part I of II

Zoom

Join us for a unique, two-part moderated panel discussion featuring four cut flower farms throughout North America as they discuss the challenges of finding, training, and retaining farm employees. Inspired by the recent article, "How's Your Labor Situation?" in The Cut Flower Quarterly, these sessions will take a deep dive into agricultural employee management topics. […]

What You’ll See in ’23: An ASCFG Supplier Showcase

Zoom

Part I of II Webinars The ASCFG is delighted to announce an opportunity to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors in the upcoming Zoom-based webinars, “What You’ll See in ‘23.” ASCFG members are invited to attend the complimentary webinars, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products, tools, and other useful resources. Please […]

What You’ll See in ’23: An ASCFG Supplier Showcase, Part II

Zoom

Part II of II Webinars The ASCFG is delighted to announce an opportunity to connect with agricultural and cut flower vendors in the upcoming Zoom-based webinars, “What You’ll See in ‘23.” ASCFG members are invited to attend the complimentary webinars, during which vendors will discuss current and forthcoming products, tools, and other useful resources. Please […]

Reminder: Dave Dowling Scholarship Applications Due

The ASCFG is dedicated to advancing the domestic cut flower industry by encouraging young people to consider cut flower production as a career. To foster this goal, every year the ASCFG will award $1,000 each to two students interested in becoming cut flower growers thanks to the Dave Dowling Scholarship. Successful applicants will receive one-year […]

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 Spring Issue are due on […]

Ask an Expert: Find and Keep Farm Employees, Part II of II

Zoom

Join us for the second moderated panel discussion featuring four cut flower farms throughout North America as they discuss the challenges of finding, training, and retaining farm employees. Inspired by the recent article, "How's Your Labor Situation?" in The Cut Flower Quarterly, these sessions will take a deep dive into agricultural employee management topics. Attendees […]

Comparison of Dahlia Cultivars for Specialty Cut Flower Production in the Northeastern United States

Zoom

Part of the ASCFG Research and the Flower Farmer Webinar Series!  Dr. Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine Dr. Bryan Peterson, University of Maine Event Details Join Drs. Burnett and Peterson as they discuss their project, which evaluated a wide range of commercially popular, field-grown dahlias to compare the postharvest life of a cold-sensitive crop in […]

Registration Deadline: Navigating the Grant Application Process

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers is pleased to announce a new pilot program: ASCFG Launch. A recent addition to the ASCFG Mentor Program, ASCFG Launch provides members with short-term mentorship opportunities during which they are guided by experts on cut flower farming topics through online workshops and courses. Navigating the Grant Application Process […]

Reminder: ASCFG Grower Grant Applications Due

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers periodically awards funding to cut flower growers for on-farm research. Results of the research should benefit specialty cut flower growers in the field or greenhouse. The program is open only to current ASCFG members who have grown cut flowers commercially for at least three years. Application Materials: Learn […]