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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 →

Posted in American Grown, California Grown, CEO Message, Locally Grown, promotion, Trade | Tagged Agriculture, American Grown, buy local, CA, CA Grown, California, California Grown, CCFC, Cut Flower Commission, farmers market, Flower Farming, Flowers, Fox Business News, Fresh Flowers, Rose Parade, Slow Flowers, Sustainable, Valentine's Day | 1 Comment

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 →

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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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Meet Your Commissioner: Michael A. Mellano PhD, District 4

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Flower farming is a highly intensive, competitive and busy business, what compels you to volunteer your time as a Commissioner for the California Cut Flower Commission? There are several reasons why I volunteer. First I believe that we as an … Continue reading →

Posted in CEO Message, Commissioner Message, Meet Your Commissioner | Tagged Agriculture, CA Grown, California, California Cut Flower Commission, California Flowers, California Grown Flowers, CCFC, farmers market, Farming, Flower Farming, Flowers, Rose Parade | Leave a comment

Building Award Winning Floats “CA Grown” Style

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kasey Cronquist

Only two of this year’s forty-two floats in this year’s Rose Parade can claim the honor of being certified “CA Grown” and they happen to both be award winning! The Commission was proud to be a part of the certification … Continue reading →

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