American Floral Endowment

Registration now open for 2025 National Floriculture Forum

Attendees must register by Jan. 31, 2025.

American Floral Endowment launches $2.5 million fundraising campaign for Sustainabloom

"Our $2.5 million fundraising goal will ensure Sustainabloom becomes self-sustaining, as contributions will form an endowment fund where the earnings will be used annually to support the program in perpetuity," said AFE Executive Director Debi Chedester.

Ken and Jean Royer Family Fund through American Floral Endowment provides travel grants for retail florists

Through the fund, a new travel reimbursement grant will be offered annually to support traditional retail florists.

2024 Paul Thomas Floriculture Production Intern of the Year announced

Michelle Van Norden named new manager of development and donor engagement at American Floral Endowment

Van Norden's position will continue to enhance AFE’s connections to donors and further develop relationships with stakeholders.

Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation joins with American Floral Endowment

The transition will become final later this year as both organizations prepare for the merger.

Deadline extended for American Floral Endowment graduate scholarships

MS and Ph.D. floriculture students can apply for the Altman Family Scholarship and the Paul Ecke Jr. Scholarship through the American Floral Endowment.

AFE launches new Career Center campaign

The new campaign aims to promote career opportunities in the industry.

AFE appoints new chairman and trustees

The American Floral Endowment announced its appointment of a new chairman and four new trustees at the SAF Convention.

New salary survey to showcase the promise of horticulture careers

Seed Your Future and the American Floral Endowment are calling for industry participants to complete the survey by Oct. 31.