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60TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER CELEBRATION!!

DATE:  August 8, 2019 @ 6PM

LOCATION: Long Island Aquarium, 431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901

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The Long Island Flower Growers Association invites you, your family and staff members to join us for our 60th Anniversary summer celebration at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. Enjoy a great dinner by the river and visit with fellow LIFGA members. A Chinese auction will be held along with our 50/50 raffle. *Please bring your donations for the auction to the dinner.

Registration begins at at 5:45 pm. Cocktails and dinner will be served at 6pm.

RSVP’s A MUST BY JULY 29TH!

Please contact Diane Hanwick to make your reservations at (631) 727-3595 (her work), (631) 886-2213 (LIFGA, leave a message) or by email: info@lifga.com.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Welcome To Long Island Flower Growers Association (LIFGA)

The mission of Long Island Flower Growers Association’s (LIFGA) is to increase awareness, education, and appreciation of plant diversity and to be a regional center of expertise in greenhouse management, landscape design and exhibition of horticultural “best” practices.

LIFGA supports academic research projects and continuing education programs on issues related to the use, management and care-giving of landscape plants by providing high-reach, high-content and cost-effective means of delivery, and new and routine information to Long Island’s horticultural audiences.

Professionals related to the environmental horticultural industry are LIFGA’s primary audience, such as:

– Landscape maintenance and construction contractors.
– Plant and seed brokers.
– Retail and wholesale greenhouse and nursery professionals.
– Irrigation designers and equipment manufacturers.
– Public parks and public works personnel.
– Arborists

Important secondary audiences are home horticulture enthusiasts and media representatives.

 

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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

CCE assists and educates residents, businesses and professionals in a broad spectrum of topics by providing research-based information .

HORTICULTURAL CENTER

The 68-acre area is dedicated to serve the research and extension needs of the horticulture industries of Long Island. The facility features agricultural fields and research plots,

GREENHOUSE HORTICULTURE

Our facilities range from the very low-tech to fully automation. Our site focuses on Cornell-developed greenhouse hydroponic systems geared toward local food production.

LOCAL EVENTS

We always have fun events going on. Whether you’re a participant or a volunteer, we want you to be part of it! Stay up to date with our events calendar, and make sure to RSVP for each event

2021 LIFGA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

LIFGA SCHOLARSHIP

Ms. Victoria Zeng from Cornell University

BOB GUNTHER LIFGA SCHOLARSHIP

Giovanni Bevacqua from the State University of NY – Cobleskill.

LIFGA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS

The LIFGA established a scholarship fund with the American Floral Endowment in 2010 after fund raising for more than 12 years. This scholarship is intended for students in the Long Island/New York area studying ornamental horticulture at a community college or a four-year institution.

COMMERCIAL FLORTICULTURE SURVEY: GROWER RESPONSES NEEDED

The Society of American Florists (SAF) encourages Long Island greenhouse and floriculture growers to respond to the USDSA NASS survey.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service again has funding to prepare an annual Floriculture Crops Summary report (after several years lapse in the survey). The information is valuable to producers to help learn industry sales and pricing trends. Good survey results depend on a high percentage of the industry reporting. The survey is being mailed out to commercial floriculture growers the week of Dec. 10 and reporting is due before Feb. 8. More information is available at https://safnow.org/commercial-floriculture-survey-responses-needed.

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

POSSESSION OF A PESTICIDE LABEL DURING APPLICATION

NOW ELECTRONIC AND NON-ELECTRONIC COPIES ARE PERMITTED

You hopefully recall that you need to have a copy of the information contained on the pesticide label in your custody at application. Given all of the information found on the label, it is simplest to just use a copy of the label – in the past it was NYSDEC’s interpretation that this needed to be a paper copy. Now they have released a decision that they will accept a digital copy. If inspected you will need to produce the labels – you can’t do an internet search for them, and it should not be just a link.

Here’s the info from the NYSDEC:

ECL 33-0905(5)(a) and (b) require pesticide applicators to have in their possession a written copy of the information, including any warnings, contained on the label of the pesticide to be applied. Section 325.2(d) of 6 NYCRR requires pesticide applicators to have a copy of the New York State registered pesticide label in their custody while using a pesticide. Although the ECL requires a written copy, the regulation does not specify the format in which the label must be maintained.

The Electronic Signatures and Records Act (ESRA) Article 3 of State Technology Law (STL) and its corresponding regulations in Part 540 of 9 NYCRR have established that an electronic record used by a person shall have the same force and effect as those records not produced by electronic means. Therefore, pursuant to STL Article 3 and Part 540 of 9 NYCRR DEC will utilize enforcement discretion to allow pesticide applicators to possess copies of the New York State accepted pesticide labels in electronic or non-electronic format to comply with the label information requirements in ECL 33-0905(5)(a) and (b) and section 325.2(d) of 6 NYCRR. In addition, electronic or non-electronic labels must be available for inspection by DEC upon request.

However, this enforcement discretion does not apply to pesticide container labels. Pesticide containers must display the appropriate information in written format due to the definition of label in ECL 33-0101 (28). A label “means the written, printed, or graphic matter on, or attached to, the pesticide, or its immediate container and any outside containers or wrappers.” An electronic version of the pesticide container label would not be compliant with this definition since the electronic label could not be on or attached to the pesticide container.

From: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/materials_minerals_pdf/pestlawncare.pdf

LIFGA 60TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK - Place Your Ad

DATE:  Deadline is July 30, 2019

The Long Island Flower Growers’ Association (LIFGA) will celebrate its 60th anniversary on August 8 at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, NY.

A special Anniversary Book is being prepared to celebrate this event. You can highlight your business in the Anniversary Book by purchasing a full-page ad, a half-page ad, or a quarter-page ad.

Your ad can contain anything you would like, including a logo and photos.  (The book will be published in black-and-white only).

Full page Ad:
$150

Half page Ad:
$100

Quarter page Ad:
$75

Time is limited! Responses are needed as soon as possible in order to have the book printed.

AMERICAN FLORAL ENDOWMENT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

DATE:  Deadline is May 1, 2019

Applications are now being accepted for more than 25 different scholarships through the American Floral Endowment (AFE).

Sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students studying floriculture and horticulture must submit their applications online by the May 1 deadline.

Scholarships range from $500 to $6,000. In 2018, the Endowment awarded more than $42,000 in scholarships.

“AFE strives to support the next generation of industry members in any way we can. One of the ways we do this is through awarding scholarships to help ease their financial burdens,” said Greg Royer, Chairman of Royers Flowers & Gifts and AFE Education Committee Chair.

For more information on each scholarship and to apply, please visit Endowment Scholarships.

MEMBERSHIP SNAPSHOT

Members

LIFGA’s success is attributed to the dedication we put forward toward local growers, retail garden centers, nurseries, landscapers, arborists, farms and complement industries. We support group discussions and promote content that is most prevalent to the LI horticultural community.

Our association continues to grow by offering many opportunities through means of continuing education, networking dinners, sponsored events, website advertisements and affiliate of the PlantSomething national campaign.

Being a member of LIFGA is more than just being connected to a business group, it’s about being part of a larger family .. who LISTEN AND CARE !!

Commercial Growers

Garden Centers

Supporting Industries

Advertisers

PREMIUM MEMBERS

FARM CREDIT EAST

Specialized lender and financial services for agri-businesses

FARM CREDIT EAST is dedicated to serving the agricultural credit and financial needs of those in the business of agriculture, including farmers, nursery and greenhouse operators,  lobstermen, part-time growers, agribusiness owners and country home owners.

CJ VAN BOURGONDIEN

A Family-Owned Business For Over 70 Years !!

CJ VAN BOURGONDIEN, Inc started with one man wanting to settle down and start a family while living the American dream. Going from a bulb salesman, working for his father from Holland, to a business owner in the United States, all started in 1916.

FARM FAMILY INSURANCE

Camille Bunicci, Islip Terrace, NY 11752 (631) 277-7770

FARM FAMILY INSURANCE – Choosing the right insurance is critical. As a business owner, I understand that a one-size-fits-all policy doesn’t make sense for individuals, families or businesses. You know insuring your future means more than just getting the quickest quote or finding the best price

EMMA'S GARDEN

Quality Growers of annuals, perennials & holiday crops.

EMMA’S GARDEN GROWERS are a 3rd generation, family-owned business serving the New York City metropolitan area, Long Island, Westchester County, Western Connecticut and Northern NJ. We are growers of high quality annuals, perennials, ground covers, and holiday crops.

GREEN ISLAND DISTRIBUTORS

Quality Supplies and Service for the Green Industry !!

GREEN ISLAND DISTRIBUTORS. Inc is a family owned and operated business dedicated to serving the Tri-State Area’s greenhouse and nursery growers. We are committed to providing responsive and efficient customer service to our customers.

BIANCHI-DAVIS GREENHOUSES

Specialists in grooming orchid colors

BIANCHI-DAVIS GREENHOUSES provides a moderate climate and computer-automated facility for the ideal growing home of our Phalaenopsis Orchids. Your order is picked from our benches by seasoned professionals. You tell us exactly what you want and we deliver it.

EAST COAST NURSERIES

Where Gardens Grow.

EAST COAST NURSERIES is a full-service, wholesale-only container nursery. As one of the largest container nurseries in the northeastern United States, our plants have become standard inventory in many retail and re-wholesale nurseries throughout Long Island, Westchester county, Connecticut, and the greater New England area.

SPONSORING MEMBERS

Colorful Gardens

ATLANTIC NURSERIES

691 DEER PARK AVE, DIX HILLS, NY 11746 (631) 586-6242

We are a wholesale and grower operation. Our goal is to provide landscape professionals with the highest standard of quality plant material and a broad variety of unusual, hard to find plants. To learn more visit our  

Colorful Gardens

COLORFUL GARDENS

35 MILL RD, CALVERTON, NY 11933 (631) 369-5598

Colorful Gardens serves garden centers and nurseries in the tri-state areas with annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and ground cover plants. We have an extensive client list and value quality service. 

Colorful Gardens

CHARLES SPITZNER NURSERY

PO BOX 40, MANORVILLE, NY 11949 (631) 878-1021

Family owned and operated Wholesale Greenhouse operation. We specialize in NG Impatiens, Geraniums, Dahlias, Non-Stop Begonias, Easter Mums and Garden Mums. Growing under 120,000 sqf of covered greenhouses.

Colorful Gardens

EMERALD FLORA

478 WEEKS AVE, MANORVILLE, NY 11949 (631) 874-8742

Emerald Flora is a wholesale greenhouse operation hidden in the woods of Manorville. We are a smaller operation that caters to the more diverse and specific needs of garden centers and landscapers, most notably specializing in quality accent plants used in container gardens.”  

Colorful Gardens

EASON HORTICULTURE RESOURCES

171 ICELAND AVE, HUNTINGTON ST, NY 11746 (516) 982-5925

Eason Horticulture Resources serves as a consultant and sales agent to retail garden center growers, wholesale greenhouse growers, nurserymen, and landscapers. Please contact  to learn about our latest offerings.

Colorful Gardens

LANDCRAFT ENVIRONMENTS

1160 EAST MILL RD, MATTITUCK, NY 11952 (631) 734-6832

We grow tropicals, tender perennials and unusual annuals as well as a few fairly common annuals. All the plants we grow thrive in our hot, humid summers and many perform well into the autumn months. .

Colorful Gardens

NORMAN KEIL NURSERIES

38A FIFTY ACRE ROAD, ST JAMES, NY, 11780 (631) 584-6330

is a wholesale greenhouse operation with a customer base that includes large chain stores, supermarkets, garden centers, and the landscape trade. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality products combined with excellent customer service.

Colorful Gardens

NORMAN KEIL NURSERIES

38A FIFTY ACRE RD, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780 (631) 584-6330

Norman Keil Nurseries is a large wholesale greenhouse operation established in 1996. Our customer base includes large chain stores, supermarkets, garden centers, and the landscape trade. 

Gordon Company

GORDON COMPANY

We represent clients in the sale of their businesses, strategic mergers and acquisitions with other companies, or purchases of new businesses. With many years of experience and formal education in the horticultural sector, we specialize in the sale of landscape design and build companies, commercial landscape companies, nurseries and garden centers, wholesale greenhouses, growers, and related companies. To find out more about our services visit our website.

Colorful Gardens

NF BOUTIQUE GARDENS

2450 ELIJAH’S LN, MATTITUCK, NY 11952 (631) 734-6832

North Fork Boutique Gardens is a wholesale supplier of premium landscape plants. Located on the North Fork of Long Island, NFBG operates on 17 acres in the Village of Mattituck. 

Colorful Gardens

WEBTRACK BY

BALL HORTICULTURAL

Ball WebTrack manages your business so you can have more time in your greenhouse and less time behind your desk. WebTrack offers the broadest selection of live online inventory, less paperwork, and online order management.