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From California’s Flower Farmers: Thank You Ram Truck

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Detroit gets it. Farmers are the hot new thing. After a full two-minute ad by Ram Trucks during the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl (great game, darn Niners), I couldn’t help but feel an extreme sense of satisfaction that … Continue reading →

3 Reasons Why Florists Should Beat Wal-Mart to Market

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

As a former Chamber of Commerce exec, I think I’ve pretty much heard all there is to say about Wal-Mart, the good, the bad and the ugly. I’ve served in communities where there has been a Wal-Mart and where there … Continue reading →

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A California Response to Huffington Post Piece on Valentine’s Day Flowers

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Kasey Cronquist

I just finished reading the Huffington Post article, “Eco Etiquette: What’s The Environmental Cost Of Cut Flowers?” by Ms. Jennifer Grayson who made her best effort to inform her audience on the “environmental truth” about purchasing flowers this Valentine’s day. … Continue reading →

Posted in CEO Message, promotion | Tagged Agriculture, Andean Trade Preferences, ATPA, CA Grown, California, California Cut Flower Commission, California Flowers, California Grown Flowers, CCFC, CEO, Colombia, Colombia FTA, Congress, Congressman Mike Thompson, cut flowers, farmers market, Farming, Farr, floral, flower transportation, Free Trade | Leave a comment

Experiencing California at SAF’s Annual Convention

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Kasey Cronquist

By Chad Nelson, Eufloria Flowers Chairman, California Cut Flower Commission I really enjoyed this year’s SAF Convention in Palm Springs. During last week’s convention, I had the chance to participate in a variety of interesting meetings and valuable activities. However, … Continue reading →

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Minding the Details of FTAs: Ambassador Kirk Visits with California’s Ag Leaders

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Kasey Cronquist

California’s Flower Farms continue to seek Administrative and Congressional support to address the negative impact federal trade policy with Colombia has had on U.S. flower farmers. Continue reading →

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