SAF offers professional development programs that provide the best in industry education, as well as opportunities for networking with your peers to get answers to your most pressing business questions.
For more information, contact SAF's Laura Weaver, CMP |
| Annual Convention |
SAF Naples 2006
Sept. 27 to 30
Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Naples, Fla. |
SAF Palm Springs 2007
Sept. 26 to 29
La Quinta Resort & Club
Palm Springs, Calif. |
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The industry’s premier event is the SAF Annual Convention, held each year at a world class resort. You will join hundreds of the most progressive retailers, wholesalers, growers and suppliers for profit-boosting educational seminars, and industry wide networking.
The Convention also draws the industry’s best to exciting floral competitions – like Outstanding Varieties, where growers highlight their best products in hopes of walking away with “Best in Show” honors. Top floral designers also compete to be the “best of the best” in the Sylvia Cup Competition.
SAF Annual Convention is the place to be!
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| Congressional Action Days |
March 12-13, 2007
Fairmont
Washington, DC |
March 17-18, 2008
Fairmont
Washington, DC
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At SAF's annual Congressional Actions Days you will gain insight on legislation and regulations that will affect your business. During the "Issues Briefings" members will get an overview of the latest compliance and legislative issues SAF members face. This event gives you a chance to come face-to-face with Washington lawmakers and tell them how their decisions affect your business.
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| Pest Management Conference |
February 2007
TBD |
February 2008
TBD |
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At SAF’s annual Pest Management Conference, growers learn proven techniques to help fight insects and disease. The conference features a table top trade show of the latest Integrated Pest Management (IPM) products, and technical information on disease and insect management tools.
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| Council and Committee Meetings |
Fall 2006
Sept. 26 and 27
Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Naples, Fla. |
Spring 2007
March 10 and 11
Fairmont
Washington, D.C. |
Fall 2007
Sept. 24 and 25
La Quinta Resort & Club
Palm Springs, Calif. |
