Certified American Grown

Pyramid Flowers and B-Fresh Floral Give a Boost to Certified American Grown

December 24, 2020 Certified American Grown

For Fred Van Wingerden, the Certified American Grown organization has provided the strong voice that flower growers need in order to address the barrage of challenges they face. …

Florabundance Becomes Certified American Grown Wholesaler

November 16, 2020 Certified American Grown

Florabundance was founded in 1994 as a grower-owned vehicle to sell to retailers. It aimed to reduce the amount of time from when a flower was cut to when it was in a retailer’s hands. Over the years, the company has grown through its strong internet presence, marketing efforts, and acquisitions. …

U.S. Cut Roses Industry Disappointed by White House Decision to Remove Tariff Protection

November 5, 2020 Certified American Grown

The California Cut Flower Commission (“CCFC”) and Certified American Grown (“CAG”), representing the American fresh cut flower industry and hundreds of workers, and farmers, expressed disappointment and concern at the Trump Administration’s decision to remove long-standing duties on imports of cut roses from Ecuador. As a result of the decision, a 6.8% duty that has helped protect the U.S. industry from large volumes of low-priced imports of Ecuadorian fresh cut roses has been eliminated. …

Certified American Grown Becomes an Independent Trade Association

October 27, 2020 Certified American Grown

Certified American Grown, a diverse and unified coalition of small to large cut flower and greens farms across the United States, has transitioned from a marketing and governmental relations group under the auspices of the California Cut Flower Commission to an independent trade association representing cut flower and greens farmers nationwide. …

North Pole Peonies Joins Certified American Grown

July 20, 2020 Certified American Grown

When it comes to growing peonies in Alaska, North Pole Peonies was there at the very beginning. …