American Grown Flower 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.

Why Support American Grown Flowers and Foliage Year-Round?

Crop assessments continue across the numerous local growing regions following Tropical Storm Debby last week. Many crops (beans, cucumbers, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, squash) have been impacted by this system throughout numerous states and growing regions. 

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance and the Indoor Ag-Con LLC management group announced that the Alliance will hold its 2025 annual meeting in conjunction with Indoor Ag-Con and contribute to the educational program at the event in Las Vegas, March 11-12, 2025.

“Indoor Ag-Con has become one of the most important events of the year for CEA growers,” said CEA Alliance Executive Director Tom Stenzel. “We’re excited to hold our annual business meeting at the show, facilitating the participation of our member growers and their business partners in this event.”

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Oakland, CA-based Good Eggs, a leading online grocery service renowned for its steadfast commitment to sustainability, local sourcing and high-quality food.

Mountain View Fruit Sales launched its newly branded late-season peaches and nectarines, Autumnripe. For the past 15 years, the company has been perfecting the art of growing late-season peaches and nectarines, and this new brand highlights the transition from its well-known Summeripe program to the new Autumnripe brand.

One of the keys to being a successful regional retailer in the produce aisle is to be flexible and curate your produce selections to fit each store and the community surrounding it.