IN THE PRESS

We love to see American Grown flowers and foliage  in the media.
Check out some of our favorite stories below along with our press releases.

Media Contact: Ko Klaver / info@americangrownflowers.org / 805-617-4900

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How to make picking wedding flowers a little less wasteful

Between bouquets, boutonnieres, and ceremony and reception arrangements, many weddings are overflowing with flowers. But this abundance of blooms can come at a cost to the planet.
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CONVERSATION WITH CAG

It’s Q&A time! Don’t miss a Conversation with Certified American Grown in the Winter 2023 issue of Bloomin’ News published by The Original Los Angeles Flower Market. Learn more about American Grown’s mission, activities and goals.
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VIRGINIA FARM HARMONY HARVEST FARM MAKES IT ON NATIONAL TV

Harmony Harvest Farm is a 20-acre cut flower farm located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia that ships mixed bouquets and bulk flowers nationwide and offers a local agritourism experience. Stephanie Duncan and Jessica Hall, founders of Harmony Harvest Farm, discuss how the weather impacts their farms and how they are preparing for Valentine’s Day. 

bouquets of fall flowers

What’s is an appropriation? A bouquet for the flower industry.

Senate spending bill language calls on White House to support US growers.

Certified American Grown Launches Platform for Fans to Support American Grown Act

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers is excited to launch a platform for flower fans around the country to sign up to support the effort to pass the “American Grown Act.” The Act has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate and is awaiting hearing in committees allowing time for supporters to express their desire to pass the bill.
Hand touching bunch of flowers.

‘Buy American Isn’t Just for Cars or Washing Machines: A Proposed Bill Applies to Flowers

When the U.S. government buys flowers, it makes sense they should buy flowers grown by Americans on American soil. That’s not just jingoism. It makes financial sense by supporting our local economy. And it makes environmental sense. But it is not what is happening.
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Senate Joins House for Bill Using U.S. Grown Flowers at Federal Events

“Our federal agencies spend millions of dollars procuring flowers and greenery for our many events, ceremonies and galas, and those flowers should be American grown,” said Republican Senator Dan Sullivan.

Split picture: one side showing Vice President Pence placing a wreath on a stand; other picture is President Obama placing a wreath on a stand.

Flower Farm Friendly “American Grown Act” Introduced into Congress

Maybe flowers can bring us together which is what Flower Power Daily tries to do every day. Considering that less than 25 percent of the flowers used and loved in the U.S. are domestically produced, this bill will help raise awareness and profits for flower growers by having official government events gather beautiful blooms solely from American farms.

Group of young adults crouching and standing in front of a wood building surrounded by buckets of flowers.

New Bill Being Introduced for U.S. Grown Flowers at Federal Events

Considering that less than 25 percent of the flowers used and loved in the U.S. are domestically produced, a bipartisan bill called the American Grown Act (AGA) is being introduced to Congress this month to encourage some official government events to gather beautiful blooms solely from American farms.

News cover showing Nicole Gilbride carrying a bunch of flowers into a building.

Positively LEX 18: Florist uses leftover flowers from competition to honor veterans

Woodford County-based florist Beholden Blooms was selected as a semi-finalist for the international floral magazine the Florists’ Review and donated extra flowers to Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Hospital.
Two female grocery store employees holding bunches of flowers and balloons in the floral department of a grocery store.

A Quest For Wellness – Offer Flowers And Plants As Solutions

If celebrating American Grown Flowers helps consumers enjoy more flowers in July, then go for it – but keep the promotional spirit going for the next 11 months.
Bunches of flowers laying on a crate in the grass.

Certified American Grown Now Represents Cut Flowers and Greens Nationwide

Certified American Grown, a diverse and unified coalition of small to large cut flower and greens farms across the U.S., has transitioned from a marketing and governmental relations group under the auspices of the California Cut Flower Commission to an independent trade association representing cut flower and greens farmers nationwide.

PRESS RELEASES

July and American Grown Flowers and Foliage Month Has Ended – But You Can Celebrate Domestic Farms All Year Long!

American Grown Flowers and Foliage Month may be over, but the support for domestic farms doesn’t have to stop here. You can continue to make a positive impact all year long by choosing American-grown flowers and foliage, available 365 days a year. By doing so, you contribute to the growth of our local economies, support sustainable agricultural practices, and help preserve the rich, diverse floral heritage of the United States.

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Celebrate American Grown Flower and Foliage Month This July

This month-long celebration of U.S. cut flower and foliage farms throughout the country marks the coming together to honor the beauty and significance of flower and foliage farmers here in the United States; recognizing and elevating the contributions of farm families, the teams they work with, and the economic contributions made to domestic economies, all by providing high-quality, beautifully grown domestic products
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Certified American Grown Builds Community Through Support of the 105th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon

Certified American Grown, the cut flower and foliage industry association focused on advocacy and strategic promotion, has once again supported the building of community, fostered relationships, and created beauty through farm generosity and designer talent to decorate the 105th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon, hosted by The Congressional Club.
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CAG Announces New Vendor Membership Category

This category allows for wholesalers, brokers, cooperatives, and others to join the growing American Grown movement. Newly launched for 2023, the category responds to the call by many to be able to support the farmers of America’s cut flowers and foliage and more fully integrate the whole industry together in a unified association.
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CERTIFIED AMERICAN GROWN SUPPORTS FTD’S AMERICA’S CUP AT AIFD CONVENTION

Certified American Grown was proud to be a sponsor and leader in providing America’s most talented designers with 2 of 3 surprise lots used in the “America’s Cup” competition hosted by FTD during the recent American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) “Roots Symposium” held at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas in July 2022.

CERTIFIED AMERICAN GROWN APPLAUDS U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF THE DON YOUNG AMERICAN GROWN ACT

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers applauds the bi-partisan introduction of the “Don Young American Grown Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-sponsors from throughout the country have joined together in supporting legislation to highlight the importance of American grown cut flowers and foliage growers and have named the Act in the honor of the late Congressman from Alaska, Don Young.
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Certified American Grown Announces New Membership Opportunities

The newest category announced at last week’s annual membership meeting allows farms to join in a general, non-certified membership category giving all domestic farms the opportunity to be part of the only organization focused on the domestic cut flower and foliage industry.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Get Counted! USDA Floriculture Survey Heads to All 50 States

Certified American Grown’s advocacy team asked and we have been heard! The Floriculture survey has received the largest expansion to date. Below is information provided by USDA-NASS based upon our efforts to ensure that all domestic farms be counted. 
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Certified American Grown Announces New Membership Category – Potted Plant Farms Can Now Join to Display the Seal

Certified American Grown (CAG), the voice of American cut flower and foliage farmers is excited to announce a new membership category for potted plant farms. This expansion opportunity seeks to provide American farms selling into the vibrant domestic marketplace an opportunity to showcase pride in American grown and let consumers know they have a choice to support domestic farmers, families and communities.
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Certified American Grown Becomes An Independent Trade Association

Certified American Grown, a diverse and unified coalition of small to large cut flower and greens farms across the United States, has transitioned from a marketing and governmental relations group under the auspices of the California Cut Flower Commission to an independent trade association representing cut flower and greens farmers nationwide. 

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