February 2019
IPPS is a place for both newbies and experts to learn more about plant 
production  and propagation. Come in and find your seat!  
IPPS Eastern Region 2019: Madison, Wisconsin.
Pretour itinerary revealed...

 Plants and a Brat Fry? Yes, please!

We will visit Agrecol Native Seed & Plant Nursery, Johnson's Nursery, Boerner Botanical Gardens and the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory a.k.a. "The Domes". Check out the details HERE and yes, there will be a brat fry! The 2019 Pre-Conference tour will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Eastern Region Funds HRI Research Grants

The IPPS Eastern Region supports research through its fund with the Horticultural Research Institute. Each year, IPPS grants are awarded by HRI to fund research projects carefully selected by IPPS and HRI. The 2019 Eastern Region grant allocation is $3000. Click  HERE  for more on the IPPS/HRI relationship, HERE for the Eastern Region supported projects and HERE  for all of the projects selected for funding in 2019.
 
New Opportunity for IPPS Members to Share
The Second International Vegetable Grafting Symposium will be held July 14-18, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Globally, preparing grafted vegetable plants engages an increasing number of technical, industry, organizational, and academic personnel. Plant propagation is the core of the process which remains a source of difficult questions and exciting opportunities. IPPS members are being encouraged to add their insights and voice to the program as presenters and/or contributors to the discussion as attendees.  The abstract deadline is Feb 28 th so act quickly! Check out conference details HERE or contact Dr. Matt Kleinhenz  , OSU/OARDC Vegetable Production Systems Extension Specialist.