Floral Design Promoting Associations
The most prominent industry associations that promote floral design world-wide include AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers ) and SAF (Society of American Florists) There are many more associations that promote floral design through workshops, conferences, flower shows and seminars. The leading British association is the National Association of Flower Aranging Societies.
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