PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON FLORAL DESIGN
Friday, February 26, 2027 • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Silver Oak Farm
1105 Birdsong Road Petersburg, Virginia, 23805
The Virginia Cut Flower Conference will equip growers with knowledge, skills, and resources to
successfully grow, market, and design. Presentations led by industry experts, academics, and local
growers will give attendees proven strategies and insights to strengthen their operations.
Featured sessions include Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Flower Farm, Growing Flowers
That Designers Love, and Season Extension and Navigating Tunnel Troubles, along with many other
informative presentations.
Our mission is to strengthen Virginia’s thriving cut flower community by connecting growers with
valuable educational resources, innovative ideas, and a network of peers dedicated to advancing
the industry.
Featuring John Dole, Dee Hall Goodwin, and Dave Dowling.
For more info, contact: Curtis Childress
(804) 822-5795 | cchildress@vsu.edu
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.