Flower Farming Foundations

For Aspiring + Beginning Farmers

 

Workshop Schedule:

Saturday, August 2nd 2025 (8am-4pm), at Trademarks Flower Farm in Clifton Springs, NY.

You’ll join other flower enthusiasts at Trademarks Flower Farm, located in Clifton Springs, NY where you will learn the basic growing techniques and skills you need to grow beautiful farm and a profitable business.

During this workshop, you’ll gain hands-on experience with farming practices, growing techniques, and basic business considerations to get your flower farm started.

This is an intentional, small-group workshop so you’ll get personalized Q&A sessions and group discussion.

This workshop is for you if…

  • You are an aspiring flower farmer or grower

  • You want to learn professional growing techniques

  • You aspire to sell your flowers in some capacity

  • You aren’t afraid to dig deep into farming practices


What You’ll Learn

Learn about what’s included in this one-of-a-kind, one day intensive workshop:

Morning sessions:

  • Exclusive farm four of Trademarks Flower Farm

  • Seed starting and propagation house management

  • Proper harvest stages and post-harvest treatment of flowers

  • Bouquet recipe design

  • Profitable bouquet making and sleeving

Afternoon Sessions:

  • Tools of the trade: training and demonstration

  • Weed and water management

  • Pest and disease management

  • Field preparation and transplanting technique

  • Basic business: sales outlets and marketing 101


Workshop Praise:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When does the workshop take place?

The 2025 Flower Farming Foundations workshop will take place on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 8am-4pm.

Where is the workshop located?

At Trademarks Flower Farm: 654 Larue Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Are meals included?

Yes! A light breakfast with basic refreshments and a boxed lunch is included.

Is lodging included?

No. All participants will have the option to book their own lodging according to their personal preferences. The finger lakes region of NY is a beautiful place to visit! When you sign up, you’ll receive a guide with recommended lodging options nearby, plus restaurants, places to visit, and other tourism information.

Do you offer refunds if I decide I no longer want to attend?

No, all registration fees are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for any reason once you have purchased a spot to attend. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to book travel insurance.

Which should I choose, the Lean flower farming workshop or the flower farm foundations workshop?

If you already have a basic knowledge of growing cut flowers or cut flower farming, I recommend taking the lean flower farming workshop. If you are just getting started, and are an aspiring flower farmer, we recommend taking the flower farm foundations workshop.