Meet Zach, a @missouristate student currently completing his Vic & Margaret Ball internship at Neal Mast Greenhouses in Grand Rapids, MI. In this clip, Zach shows us how he uses beneficial insects to help keep greenhouse plants healthy. Learn more here:

Next up on Candice’s visit, our group got to check out Island Tropical Foliage! 🌱 Island Tropical Foliage is a 35-acre nursery and wholesale operation for unique, tropical plants near Homestead, Florida.

Candice Musgrove, our Program Manager, is in Miami today visiting Alana, one of our Vic & Margaret Ball Interns! ☀️ Alana is interning at Pure Beauty Farms summer. Her advisor from @KState, Dr. Kim Williams, was also able to come visit Alana. Stay tuned for more from their trip!

Younger generations are increasingly prioritizing comprehensive benefits packages when choosing employers. Learn more about the importance of these programs in Sustainabloom’s Industry Guide on Health and Parental Leave Benefits:

Did you know that Gladiolus and Poppy are the official flowers for the month of August? These beauties will have you soaking up summer all month long!. #flowerofthemonth #augustflowers #gladiolus #poppy

The YPC had another great networking lunch at ASHS! Members had great conversations about the industry and what they want to see in the future of the YPC.

Today, we want to recognize & thank our 2025 AFE Scholarship Reviewers! This year, 67 dedicated individuals lent their time & expertise to help review scholarship applications -- learn more about them here and see how you can get involved:

Mark your calendar for this month’s Grow Pro Webinar sponsored by BioWorks! On August 19 at 1 PM EST, Dr. Rose Buitenhuis of @vinelandrsrch will share IPM Strategies for Thrips Parvispinus Management on Greenhouse Ornamentals. Learn more & register here:

Thank you, Bachmans, for your Bronze Sponsorship to our 2025 R.I.S.E. to Support Campaign! Your support is helping us to fund more vital research, internships, scholarships, and education for the industry. Learn more about this year’s campaign at

Elevate productivity, employee knowledge, & skills with @UF_IFAS Online Greenhouse Training! These courses are taught by experienced university professors in English & Spanish. AFE supporters are eligible for a 20% discount: learn more & register here:

Today, we want to thank all of the Copper Sponsors of our 2025 R.I.S.E. to Support campaign! With your support, AFE can continue uplifting the next generation of floriculture leaders for years to come. Learn more about this year's campaign here:

Curious about how floral industry businesses are embracing sustainability? Look no further than the recently released results of the @ncstate 2024 Floriculture Sustainability Survey, funded by Sustainabloom! Learn more & view the full survey results here:

We are so grateful to DWF, @growertalksmag, and Mellano & Company for their Gold Sponsorships to our 2025 R.I.S.E. to Support Fundraising Campaign! View our full list of sponsors and learn more about this year’s campaign here:

Today is National Sunflower Day! Hoping you have a day as bright and joyful as these beautiful flowers 🌻 Sunflowers have been said to symbolize good luck, happiness, loyalty, and courage! . #sunflowers #nationalsunflowerday #floralindustry

Today, we want to recognize and thank Phoenix Flower Shops for their Silver Sponsorship of our 2025 R.I.S.E. to Support campaign! We are so grateful for your continued support. Learn more about our recent campaign here:

Research proposals for 2026-2027 funding from AFE are due today, August 1st! Head to to learn more and apply!

Thank you, Baisch & Skinner, Inc., Los Angeles Flower Market, & @producenews for being Gold Sponsors of our 2025 R.I.S.E. to Support campaign! We appreciate the industry coming together to support AFE as we fund the future of floriculture. Learn more here:

Happy first day of August! Wishing you a fantastic and flower-filled month ahead! 🌷

We are so appreciative of @mischlers for being a Platinum Sponsor of our R.I.S.E. to Support campaign 2025! Our donors are crucial in helping support AFE’s many programs and resources. Learn more about this year’s campaign here:

AFE Internships help set up young floriculture professionals for a career of success. 🌼 Today, we highlight Jen’s journey – a previous Mosmiller intern, and now the successful owner and designer of @ToledoFlowers. Read more in our recent article here: