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Get Paid to Create Floral Designs or Start Your Own Flower Shop
Imagine having an exciting high-paying job that lets you use your creativity to brighten people's
lives with flowers. Welcome to the world of floristry!
Imagine having an exciting high-paying job that lets you use your creativity to brighten people's
lives with flowers. Welcome to the world of floristry!
Web Pages
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Ohio Florists' Association - http://www.ofa.org/
Association of floral and ornamental plant industry professionals. Details OFA Short Course and
other educational events, and includes job forum and publications information.
Flowers and Plants Association - http://www.flowers.org.uk/
Promotes floriculture and the indoor plant industry in the United Kingdom. Includes consumer tips,
flower search by color, seasonal availability and common or botanical name and lists members and
public and industry events.
Society of American Florists (SAF) - http://www.safnow.org/
National trade group for florists, wholesalers, growers, importers and shippers offering networking,
marketing, public relations, education and issue advocacy. Lists events and includes
password-protected members area.
Los Angeles Flower District - http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/
Connects growers, wholesalers, shippers, and retailers with flower markets throughout the world.
Includes history, photo tour, membership information, business hours and consumer tips.
American Flower Industry Association - http://www.afia.net/
Represents all segments of the permanent botanical, holiday and decorative accessories industry.
Lists members, includes image gallery and details trade shows.
Connecticut Florists Association - http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/cfa/cfaindex.htm
Represents independent florist shops, wholesalers and growers of flowers and plants. Details
annual conference, design school, and includes searchable database of members.
Illinois State Florists Association - http://www.illinoisflorists.org/
Represents florists and floral suppliers that serve the state. Features information on programs and
services, floriculture and ornamental horticulture promotion, and the Illinois Certified Professional
Florist Program.
Flowers Canada - http://www.flowerscanada.ca/
National floriculture organization for growers, distributors and retailers. Includes consumer
information, retail florist directory, membership details, educational events calendar and discussion
board.
Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) - http://www.wffsa.org/
Trade association of wholesaler-distributors of both fresh cut products and floral supplies. Includes
events, member listings, and membership information.
European Floral Suppliers Association (EFSA) - http://www.efsa.com/
Support and education for retailers and suppliers to the floral and lifestyle industry.
International Freeze-Dry Floral Association - http://www.ifdfa.com/
Promotes the freeze-dried flower industry through networking and education. Includes online
application and searchable database of members.
Flower Market Association of New York City - http://www.fmanyc.org/
Promotes interests and goals of wholesalers, retailers and floral designers in the city. Includes
history, issues, leadership and directory of members.
The Northwest Florists' Association - http://www.nwflorists.org/
Provides education and networking opportunities for growers, wholesalers and retailers in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and the province of British Columbia. Includes
schedule of events, membership application, and newsletters.
California State Floral Association - http://www.calstatefloral.com/
Non-profit trade organization. Board of directors, news, PAC details, membership information, and
related links.
British Dried Flowers Association - http://www.flowergrowers.co.uk/
UK trade association specializing in the production and marketing of dried flowers, hops, herbs and
grasses. Lists and links to members.
Master Florists Association - http://www.masterfloristsassn.org/
Northern California group comprised of retailers, wholesalers, growers and educators. Includes
membership application, roster, news and events.
Arizona State Florists' Association - http://azfloristsorg.siteprotect.net/
Trade group representing professional florists and floral wholesalers in the state. Describes
certification program and includes events schedule and directory of members.
International Floral Distributors (IFD) - http://www.ifd-inc.org/
Member-owned marketing group comprised of wholesalers and distributors to create cooperative
buying opportunities. Features activities, member list, and password-required message board.
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Floral Association - http://wumfa.org/
Trade group consisting of more than 350 retail florists, wholesalers, growers and industry
supporters. Details educational opportunities, news, events and scholarships.
World Flower Council - http://www.worldflowercouncil.com/
International association of professional florists. Details conferences, student exchange program
and includes membership application, newsletter.
Maine State Florist and Growers Association - http://msfga.net/
Non-profit trade group representing growers, wholesalers and retailers of floral and nursery
products. Details schedule of events, design school and Professional Certified Florist (PCF)
programs.
Chesapeake Floral Association - http://www.chesapeakefloralassoc.com/
Professional trade group comprised of retail and wholesale florists from Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware and Washington, DC. Includes directory, membership application and marketing materials.
______________________________________________________________________________
Ohio Florists' Association - http://www.ofa.org/
Association of floral and ornamental plant industry professionals. Details OFA Short Course and
other educational events, and includes job forum and publications information.
Flowers and Plants Association - http://www.flowers.org.uk/
Promotes floriculture and the indoor plant industry in the United Kingdom. Includes consumer tips,
flower search by color, seasonal availability and common or botanical name and lists members and
public and industry events.
Society of American Florists (SAF) - http://www.safnow.org/
National trade group for florists, wholesalers, growers, importers and shippers offering networking,
marketing, public relations, education and issue advocacy. Lists events and includes
password-protected members area.
Los Angeles Flower District - http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/
Connects growers, wholesalers, shippers, and retailers with flower markets throughout the world.
Includes history, photo tour, membership information, business hours and consumer tips.
American Flower Industry Association - http://www.afia.net/
Represents all segments of the permanent botanical, holiday and decorative accessories industry.
Lists members, includes image gallery and details trade shows.
Connecticut Florists Association - http://www.flowersplantsinct.com/cfa/cfaindex.htm
Represents independent florist shops, wholesalers and growers of flowers and plants. Details
annual conference, design school, and includes searchable database of members.
Illinois State Florists Association - http://www.illinoisflorists.org/
Represents florists and floral suppliers that serve the state. Features information on programs and
services, floriculture and ornamental horticulture promotion, and the Illinois Certified Professional
Florist Program.
Flowers Canada - http://www.flowerscanada.ca/
National floriculture organization for growers, distributors and retailers. Includes consumer
information, retail florist directory, membership details, educational events calendar and discussion
board.
Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) - http://www.wffsa.org/
Trade association of wholesaler-distributors of both fresh cut products and floral supplies. Includes
events, member listings, and membership information.
European Floral Suppliers Association (EFSA) - http://www.efsa.com/
Support and education for retailers and suppliers to the floral and lifestyle industry.
International Freeze-Dry Floral Association - http://www.ifdfa.com/
Promotes the freeze-dried flower industry through networking and education. Includes online
application and searchable database of members.
Flower Market Association of New York City - http://www.fmanyc.org/
Promotes interests and goals of wholesalers, retailers and floral designers in the city. Includes
history, issues, leadership and directory of members.
The Northwest Florists' Association - http://www.nwflorists.org/
Provides education and networking opportunities for growers, wholesalers and retailers in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and the province of British Columbia. Includes
schedule of events, membership application, and newsletters.
California State Floral Association - http://www.calstatefloral.com/
Non-profit trade organization. Board of directors, news, PAC details, membership information, and
related links.
British Dried Flowers Association - http://www.flowergrowers.co.uk/
UK trade association specializing in the production and marketing of dried flowers, hops, herbs and
grasses. Lists and links to members.
Master Florists Association - http://www.masterfloristsassn.org/
Northern California group comprised of retailers, wholesalers, growers and educators. Includes
membership application, roster, news and events.
Arizona State Florists' Association - http://azfloristsorg.siteprotect.net/
Trade group representing professional florists and floral wholesalers in the state. Describes
certification program and includes events schedule and directory of members.
International Floral Distributors (IFD) - http://www.ifd-inc.org/
Member-owned marketing group comprised of wholesalers and distributors to create cooperative
buying opportunities. Features activities, member list, and password-required message board.
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Floral Association - http://wumfa.org/
Trade group consisting of more than 350 retail florists, wholesalers, growers and industry
supporters. Details educational opportunities, news, events and scholarships.
World Flower Council - http://www.worldflowercouncil.com/
International association of professional florists. Details conferences, student exchange program
and includes membership application, newsletter.
Maine State Florist and Growers Association - http://msfga.net/
Non-profit trade group representing growers, wholesalers and retailers of floral and nursery
products. Details schedule of events, design school and Professional Certified Florist (PCF)
programs.
Chesapeake Floral Association - http://www.chesapeakefloralassoc.com/
Professional trade group comprised of retail and wholesale florists from Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware and Washington, DC. Includes directory, membership application and marketing materials.
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