Certified American Grown, 6 Certified Farms Shine at Fresh Summit Booth

Certified American Grown staff members were joined by six certified farms in a large booth at Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Anaheim, California, last week.

Donald Yim Wins 51st Annual Sylvia Cup Competition

Donald Yim, AIFD,PFCI, was named the winner of the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) 51st Annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition held during the Society of American Florists 135th Annual Convention on Amelia Island, Florida, last week.

Proposed Legislation Requires American Grown Flowers, Greens In U.S. Government Facilities

The legislation, referred to as the, “American Grown Act,” includes bill sponsor support from all six co-chairs of the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Rep. Salud Carbjal (D-CA), Rep. Ducan Hunter (R-CA), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL).

Florists, How Will You Celebrate American Grown Flowers Month?

Last year, DVFlora surprised and delighted many of its customers with its DV Crush program during American Grown Flowers Month – a hand-curated box of American Grown Flowers that designers used to create a magical arrangement, share on social media and then be entered to win a credit for flower purchases. This July, DVFlora is taking it to the next level!

Fox Hollow Peonies Becomes A Certified American Grown Farm

Fox Hollow Peonies, a Certified American Grown farm, has its roots in near total disaster.