Local Flower Farming and Floristry
2022-12-19
Join Andi Emrich and JC Rodriguez as they dive into the world of local flower farming and floristry.
2022-12-19
Join Andi Emrich and JC Rodriguez as they dive into the world of local flower farming and floristry.
Interest in growing and buying local flowers has grown immensely over the past few years, helping consumers embrace local agriculture, support local farmers, and access even more varieties of local grown flowers.
In this episode, learn about:
- Floriculture and why it’s becoming an increasingly popular industry today
- The Slow Flower Movement
- How consumers can support local flower farmers
- Opportunities and profitability for new and upcoming flower farmers
Resources:
Learn more about the Slow Flower movement at https://www.slowflowers.com.
Listen to our previous podcast interview with the Florida Wildflower Foundation Executive Director Stacey Matrazzo: https://foginfo.org/freshtake-podcast.php?florida+wildflower+foundation%3A+creating+and+restoring+native+wildflower+habitats+&oid=11141819
Visit the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers website: https://www.ascfg.org