From the Field to Washington
First Ladies and Flowers
Capitol Hill by the Numbers
Floral Power in Action
100

Every U.S. state is represented in the Senate by this number of Senators.

What is two?

100

This First Lady helped champion beautification efforts across the U.

Who is Lady Bird Johnson?

100

Congressional elections are held this often.

What is every two years?

100

At the White House Easter Egg Roll, IFPA helps create a Bloom Bar using this type of flower.

What are spring flowers?

200

This part of the federal government writes the laws that affect agriculture, labor, and trade.

What is Congress?

200

This First Lady oversaw major updates to the White House Rose Garden in 1962.

Who is Jacqueline Kennedy?

200

All of these seats in the U.S. House are up for election every cycle.

What are all 435 seats?

200

At the Joy of Fresh Reception, IFPA uses produce and florals to help build relationships with these groups.

Who are Members of Congress and congressional staff?

300

Flowers grown in states across the country are impacted by decisions made in this city.

What is Washington, DC?

300

White House flowers have been used at official events for over a century.

What is over 100 years?

400

This Senate committee plays a key role in agriculture and food policy.

What is the Senate Agriculture Committee?

400

This flower is closely associated with Lady Bird Johnson’s legacy.

What is the bluebonnet?

400

U.S. Senators serve terms lasting this many years.

What is six years?

400

For Halloween at the White House, IFPA helps provide this popular fall floral.

What are mums?

500

Advocacy helps connect growers, retailers, and suppliers directly to these decision makers.

Who are Members of Congress?

500

IFPA helps bring fresh produce and florals to this annual White House spring tradition.

What is the Easter Egg Roll?

500

This annual IFPA event brings the produce and floral industry to Washington, DC to meet directly with policymakers.

What is the Washington Conference?