Pork Checkoff Shares Program Accomplishments

June 17, 2011 The National Pork Board

Just one month after the consumer launch of the new brand, Pork® Be inspiredsm, the National Pork Board is starting to see results, National Pork Board President Everett Forkner told reporters Wednesday at World Pork Expo in Des Moines.

WF&FSA Now Accepting Nominations For 2011 LTK Award

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) board of directors is accepting nominations for the 2011 Leland T. Kintzele Distinguished Service (LTK) Award. The award will be presented at the WF&FSA Floral Distribution Conference October 19-21, at the Doral, Miami, FL.

All-America Selections Summer Summit Aug. 9-11 2011

June 17, 2011 All-America Selections

Join us in beautiful Monterey Bay for 2 ½ days of networking while learning more about All-America Selections and what’s in it for you! Come learn about the rigorous process that each bedding, flower and vegetable entry goes through in the trial gardens. Hear judges discuss the merits of each entry and why those merits are important to the entire horticulture chain of distribution from grower to home gardener. Listen to first-hand accounts from growers, retailers and garden writers about the better greenhouse and garden performance of AAS winners, the increased sales and the happier home gardeners.

Raker Trial Gardens Opening Soon For Summer 2011

June 17, 2011 Raker

All are invited to visit the Raker Trial Gardens, opening to the public this summer on July 13, 2011. The Raker Trial Gardens are the Midwest destination for a complete floricultural exhibit and comparison trial experience. The Gardens were created to serve as an industry information resource.

Connecticut Florists Association's Annual Meeting June 25th

Enjoy a social evening networking with your fellow  florists over a delicious dinner, and celebrate  outstanding achievement through the CFA Awards and CFA's service awards.