The Kee Kitayama Research Foundation (KKRF), founded in 1992 to honor longtime industry leader Kee Kitayama, is the source for information related to floriculture research. 

Since 1997, KKRF has worked with the California Cut Flower Commission to fund needed research in cut flower areas and the Foundation is looking forward to funding research for potted plants and other ornamentals. 

KKRF is funded completely through industry sponsorship.  Please click on the appropriate tab for more information on supporting floriculture research with a tax deductible donation to KKRF. 

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In 1995, KKRF embarked on a new journey – education.  KKRF took over the role as parent organization to the California Ornamental Research Federation, better known as CORF.  This began the relationship as it exists today.  CORF is managed by a small staff who carries out the day to day activities of managing a successful educational seminar program while programming decisions are left to a committee comprised of representatives of the ornamental industry who guide the programs we offer.

In addition to fine grower education programs, CORF is pleased to offer CORF News.  CORF News is published several times each year focusing on issues relating to growing ornamental crops.  Past topics have included: disease management, insect control, pesticide use, irrigation issues, and weed concerns. 

CORF offers sponsorship opportunities as well as advertising in CORF News.  Please click on the appropriate tab for more information!