Join CalFlowers
CalFlowers offers three types of membership: Floral, Ag-Buddy, and Associate (Associate Floral, Associate Grower, and Associate Service). Each membership type addresses the needs of different segments of the floral industry. Together the membership types create a mutually supportive environment in which members can exchange products and services while accessing benefits that best serve their businesses. All member types require a one-time $100 application fee in addition to $395 for annual dues. Memberships are valid from June 1 to May 31 of the following year. New members joining after June 1 will have their membership fees prorated and adjusted accordingly. Allow up to 30 days for processing your application and linking of your account. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Floral
Floral Members are California-based companies that grow and/or ship ornamental floral products. This includes, but is not limited to growers, retail storefronts, e-commerce, retailers, nationally branded florist chains, supermarket floral programs, wholesalers, packagers, distributors, and importers.
Ag Buddy
Ag Buddy Members are California-based companies that produce agricultural products other than ornamental cut flowers, such as fresh herbs and specialty produce.
Associate Floral
Associate Floral Members are companies located outside of the State of California that ship ornamental floral products. This includes, but is not limited to retail storefronts, e-commerce, retailers, nationally branded florist chains, supermarket floral programs, wholesalers, packagers, distributors, and importers.
Associate Grower
Associate Grower Members are companies located outside of the State of California that grow ornamental floral products.
Associate Service
Associate Service Members are companies that provide one or more of the following services to the floral industry:
- Transportation: companies that move products from point 'A' to point 'B,' and include major airline carriers, door-to-door delivery services, refrigerated transport, and trucking companies.
- Business Services: companies that provide essential operational support to floral industry companies, including banking, credit management, insurance, payroll services, and more.
- Services to the Floral Trade: typically labeled "To the Trade Only," hard-goods manufacturers produce floral supplies that growers and shippers need. These products include basics like boxes, vases, and other supplies including sleeves, clamshells, ribbons, and floral food packets.