The National Floriculture Forum (NFF) is an educational meeting of university professors, graduate students, government scientists, and industry leaders in floriculture that has been held annually for over a decade.  This meeting brings together the floricultural community for a three-day meeting to:

1. address issues of importance to the floriculture industry,
2. form collaborative relationships, and
3. learn more about the floriculture industry and from each other. 

This meeting is the only one of its kind and continues to bring more members of the floriculture community together each year.  The importance of the NFF has increased recently as the number of horticulture departments and funding have decreased. 

The theme for the 2008 program is “Reaching Out”.  Clearly, relationships among scientists at academic and government institutions, private companies, and granting agencies are important to everyone in the floriculture industry.  Building these relationships, improving the visibility and viability of floriculture, and advancing the efficacy and efficiency of teaching, research, and outreach programs are some of the strategies to advance the floriculture industry.  Come join us for the 2008 meeting, held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary, NC on the 22 to 24 of February.  Details are listed with the following links.