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Make Her Feel Extra Special, Buy American Grown

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Each year I am impressed at how much media attention the cut flower and floral industry receives for Valentine’s Day. Or maybe it’s that I’m actually more impressed at how little attention it gets, aside from our two big flower … Continue reading →

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America’s Flowers: Worth Fighting For by Lane DeVries

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Kasey Cronquist

Did you get your April issue of Floral Management? Check out CCFC’s Chairman Lane DeVries’ Viewpoint article. CCFC’s Chairman Lane DeVries of Sun Valley Floral Farms took an opportunity in this month’s Floral Management magazine to address the specific issues … Continue reading →

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Congressman Mike Thompson Calls for Support for America’s Flower Farmers

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Kasey Cronquist

As the the finer points of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement continue to be debated by Congress, the real concerns of California’s flower farmers were raised by Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) during last Thursday’s Ways and Means Committee Meeting. Highlighting … Continue reading →

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Counting the Costs: The Colombia FTA on America’s Flower Farmers

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Kasey Cronquist

By Kasey Cronquist, IOM CEO/Ambassador California Cut Flower Commission I have to say that the 4th of July is a favorite holiday of mine. I love seeing all of the red, white and blue being proudly displayed throughout our neighborhoods, … Continue reading →

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Where do your roses come from? Probably further than you think.

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Kasey Cronquist

California flower farmers continue to strive forward, despite an uncertain future. U.S. Trade policy has had a dramatic effect on domestic flower farmers. Continue reading →

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