Membership FAQs

What are the benefits of being an AFA member?

What type of member am I? 

How much will I save on floral shipping with my AFA membership?

How do I become a member?

What is the cost of AFA membership?

How is payment collected for my membership? 

How long does it take to process my application? 

When does my membership expire? 

What if I am a past member and want to rejoin AFA? 


What are the benefits of being an AFA member?

Member benefits may vary slightly by member type. View the most up to date member benefits by visiting: https://www.cafgs.org/membership

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What type of member am I? 

AFA offers membership for Growers, Wholesalers, Retail, Agricultural, Associate, and Industry Partners. Visit the AFA Membership page to review the member type descriptions and criteria. Select the member type that aligns most closely with your business. If you have questions, please contact us

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How much will I save on floral shipping with my AFA membership?

Visit our Floral Transportation page for an overview of AFA's transportation benefits. Contact Chris Johnson, Director of Transportation, regarding questions about transportation programs.  

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How do I become a member? 

Visit the AFA Membership page, select your member type, and click the "Apply Here" button to fill out an online application. 

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What is the cost of AFA membership? 

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.

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When and how is payment collected for my membership? 

Your membership fee is automatically calculated at the time of applying. To finalize your application, you must make payment via credit card or ACH at check out. You can log into your account at any time to finalize your payment, but your application will not be processed until payment has been completed. 

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How long does it take to process my application?

Please allow up to 30 days to process your application and link of your account. 

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When does my membership expire?

All AFA memberships expire on May 31. Members start receiving dues renewal invoices 2-months in advance. 

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What if I am a past member and want to rejoin? 

Contact us and we would be happy to renew your membership. 

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