Associations

PPA Announces Additional Speakers for 2021 Virtual Symposium

The Perennial Plant Association has announced a line-up of well-known industry leaders including Panayoti Kelaidis, Jason Reeves and Scott McMahan as speakers for the upcoming PPA Virtual National Symposium being held from July 27 to... more »

Seed Your Future Announces New Executive Director

Seed Your Future announced the selection of Jazmin Albarran as their next executive director. After a nationwide search, the organization was thrilled to select this seasoned nonprofit professional to succeed retiring founding executive director, Susan... more »

AmericanHort Elects New Officers, Directors

AmericanHort recently announced the election of three new members to the board of directors, along with the election of a new slate of officers. The official welcome and installation will take place at Cultivate’21. “These... more »

ONLA Announces New Executive Director

The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association (ONLA) board of directors has announced it has voted unanimously to appoint Tracy Schiefferle to fill the role of executive director. Its current executive director, Ken Fisher, stepped down... more »

AFE Funds New Research Projects for 2021-22

For 60 years, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) has provided the floriculture industry with generations of advances – sharing knowledge that helps the industry grow stronger. In 2021-2022, AFE will support seven new research projects and 6 continuing... more »

PMA to Offer Program on Management Fundamentals for Young Professionals

The Produce Marketing Association's Center for Growing Talent is adding a suite of development opportunities for young industry professionals. The new offering is a 12-month online certificate program focused on Management Fundamentals for Young Professionals... more »

AFE Now Accepting Applications for ’21 Educational Grants

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has opened applications for their 2021-2022 educational grants. The deadline for submission is June 1, 2021. AFE's educational grants help fund programs that are wide-reaching educational endeavors that solve industry needs and... more »

PMA, United Fresh Announce Plans to Merge

The boards of directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an agreement in principle to create a new global trade association combining their resources and expertise... more »