Floriculture Research

The United States floriculture industry is a $35.2 billion year industry providing consumers with a wide variety of floral products.  More than 750,000 people are employed in the floral industry, and the combined floriculture and environment horticulture industries make them the third largest crop in agriculture and the fifth largest segment in all of agriculture.

Floriculture has been a model industry for agricultural innovation and technologies for improving efficiency and marketability.  Flowers and plants truly enhance the quality of daily life for the American public.

Keywords: floral legislation, government relations, Floriculture & Nursery Research Initiative, floriculture industry