For five FFA Teams from across the United States, the second “Bring FFA to AIFD Virtual Workshop,” hosted by the AIFD® Career Development Committee was a day to remember. The FFA chapters focused on this year’s theme of “Fun with Creativity” with design instructors, Lisa Belisle AIFD, Lesleighan Cravens AIFD, Sharon McGukin AIFD, and Julia Marie Schmitt AIFD.

See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months and what is coming up next.

See some highlights from the Arkansas Floral Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Vendor Showcase. The theme was PASSION.

T.L. Todd Sweeden, President AIFD First and foremost as I begin this report, I must say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve AIFD® as your 2022-2023 president. The honor is humbling and I continue to be mindful of all this office entails.…

Do you need new floral designers and can’t find any?  How about training your own.  The State of Idaho has a Registered Apprenticeship Program.  An Apprenticeship Program is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where employers, schools and organizations can develop and prepare their future workforce.  This is a national program from your state’s department of labor. 

Make a boutonnière and add some flair. Then enter the Southern Chapter’s Body Flower Contest.

The North Carolina State Florist Association ended their year with the BLOOM…creativity takes courage… convention on Aug. 12-14th in Durham, NC.

Submitted By Janet Black AIFD AIFD® is made up of twelve committees, each committee has a Chair and most have a Vice Chair. There is always a participant from the National Board called a Liaison.  Members on the committees are on two-year staggered terms, with…

Submitted by Renee Tucci AIFD The Society of American Florists held their 137th annual Convention September 6-8 at the Hilton Hotel in Orlando Florida. Many AIFD® members were in attendance, taking advantage of the industry updates, business sessions, design inspirations, awards and accolades, and networking…

Adam Havrilla AIFD started Be The Color because he had seen first-hand what a difference floral artistry has the power to accomplish.