Florists and Flower Shops Trade Associations

AmericanHort

U.S. green industry umbrella association uniting greenhouse, nursery, garden retail, interior plantscape and floral segments; provides advocacy, education, and major events like Cultivate. Approx. 3,000 member companies (formed via OFA/ANLA consolidation).

https://www.americanhort.org/ Membership: 3,000

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)

Nonprofit dedicated to recognizing and advancing professional floral design; offers AIFD (Accredited in Floral Design) and CFD credentials and hosts an annual Symposium. Roughly 1,500 members worldwide.

https://aifd.org/ Membership: 1,500

Arkansas Florists Association (AFA)

Statewide trade group supporting retail florists in Arkansas with education (e.g., Arkansas Master Florist), certification, an annual convention and networking. Serves 100+ voting florist members.

http://arflorists.org/ Membership: 100

Association of Floral Importers of Florida (AFIF)

Represents Florida’s fresh-cut flower importers; advocates with USDA/CBP and airport partners to keep Miami’s floral gateway efficient. AFIF members account for the majority of Miami importers’ sales; about 75 importer companies operate near MIA.

https://afifnet.org/ Membership: 75

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG)

Commercial cut-flower growers’ association providing production/marketing education, research funding, trials, and a member directory that connects growers with florists. Over 2,900 members as of 2024.

https://www.ascfg.org/ Membership: 2,900

British Florist Association (BFA)

UK trade association for professional retail and studio florists, offering training, standards, advocacy and a member directory; represents about 8,000 florist businesses.

https://britishfloristassociation.org/ Membership: 8,000

CalFlowers (California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers)

California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers; provides deep logistics/shipping discounts, education, and nationwide promotion initiatives (e.g., That Flower Feeling). Roughly 890 members across the U.S.

https://www.cafgs.org/ Membership: 890

Fachverband Deutscher Floristen (FDF) – German Florists’ Association

Germany’s national florists’ employer and professional association; represents around 4,000 florist shop owners/entrepreneurs and provides advocacy, education, and industry standards.

https://www.fdf.de/ Membership: 4,000

Florint (International Florist Organisation)

International umbrella for national florist associations; focuses on entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, education and sustainability, and organizes the World Cup/Europa Cup. Has 23 member associations representing 100,000+ florists.

https://florint.org/ Membership: 23

Flowers Canada Growers (FCG)

Canada’s national trade association for greenhouse floriculture (cut flowers, potted/bedding plants); provides advocacy, crop management resources, and a national directory. Represents 300+ grower members.

https://www.flowerscanadagrowers.com/ Membership: 300

Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA)

Regional full‑service trade association (formerly Michigan Floral Association) providing education, the Certified Florist program, and the Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo. Represents 400+ florists, growers and wholesalers.

https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/ Membership: 400

Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA)

Statewide organization representing Hawaii’s floriculture and nursery sector; formed by uniting prior flower/nursery groups; offers marketing, logistics savings, education and advocacy. About 400 members statewide.

https://hawaiifloriculture.org/ Membership: 400

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

Largest global association for the fresh produce and floral supply chain; runs the Global Produce & Floral Show, policy advocacy, and councils (including Floral). About 2,900 company members.

https://www.freshproduce.com/ Membership: 2,900

National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS)

UK national organization for flower arranging clubs; advances education and standards in floral art with extensive events and training. Approximately 78,000 members (clubs and individuals).

https://www.nafas.org.uk/ Membership: 78,000

San Diego County Flower and Plant Association

Regional association of 200+ commercial flower and potted‑plant growers and allied trades in San Diego County; provides promotion, education, and industry networking.

https://flowerandplant.org/ Membership: 200

Society of American Florists (SAF)

U.S. national floral trade association serving retailers, wholesalers, growers, importers and suppliers; provides advocacy, market intel, and education. Membership is 7,000+ across all segments.

https://safnow.org/ Membership: 7,000

Slow Flowers Society

Member‑driven U.S. network promoting local, seasonal, sustainable flowers; offers a national directory, education (Summit, meet‑ups) and branding tools. 850+ professional members.

https://www.slowflowerssociety.com/ Membership: 850

Texas State Florists’ Association (TSFA)

State association representing all sectors of the Texas floral industry; known for the Texas Master Florist certification and robust education/events. Member directory shows 522 listings.

https://www.tsfa.org/ Membership: 522

Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA)

Only association solely focused on wholesale floral distributors and suppliers; provides education, research and the Floral Distribution Conference. About 250 member companies (plus branch locations).

https://wffsa.org/ Membership: 250

Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association (WUMFA)

State/regional association for Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; offers education, certification and an annual convention. Represents 125+ members.

https://www.wumfa.org/ Membership: 125