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IPPS is a place for both newbies and experts to learn more about plant 
production and propagation. Come in and find your seat!  
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WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Annual Conference Registration Opens August 5
 
The Morton Arboretum in the Chicago, Illinois area will host The 2021 IPPS ER Annual Conference September 28-October 1. Full registration details will be shared with all IPPS ER members on August 5. The committees have been hard at work to develop an outstanding program that is also safe and enjoyable. A virtual experience will also be available.

Schedule-at-a-Glance:

Tuesday, September 28
On Your Tours (choose from a list of businesses opening their doors to IPPS members)
Opening Reception

Wednesday, September 29
Full Day of Sessions on Propagation and Production
Virtual Tours of three local nurseries
Dinner On-Your-Own Join a group or create your own
Poster Sessions

Thursday, September 30
Full Day of sessions on Propagation and Production
New Plant Forum
Virtual Tours of two local nurseries
In-person tour of The Morton Arboretum
Closing Banquet and Live Auction

Friday, October 1
Morning Tour with the experts at The Chicago Botanic Gardens

Interested in sponsoring the annual conference, contact us!
ROOTED IN
Did You Miss the Last microMEETING?
We've got you covered!

The recent microMEETING recording, ROOTED IN, is now available in the IPPS Eastern Region Video Gallery. In the recent microMEETING, Jeff Kurtz, Assistant Propagation Manager of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc., shared the entire propagation process at the nursery. This included the harvesting of cuttings, the cutting cooler, soil mix, hormone, sticking both manually and robotically and ended with how they manage the irrigation booms and their greenhouse environment.
RICHARD HAWKE TO PRESENT
Annual Conference Spotlight

Leading plant scientist, Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation Manager at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will present about his evaluation work during the 2021 Annual Conference. The Plant Evaluation Program is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. It is also one of the few programs in the United States that formally evaluates perennials. Hawke is featured in this video introduction. Join us at the Annual Conference in person (or online) to meet him!
HELP GROW FUTURE HORTICULTURALISTS!
Support the IPPS ER Foundation

Did you know that our sister organization, the IPPS ER Foundation, supports the industry through scholarships and research grants? Your donation in any amount is most welcome! The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization; as such your donation is considered to be a charitable contribution by the United States Internal Revenue Service for US income. For lasting legacy gifts, please contact IPPSfoundationfunding@gmail.com
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SEEK AN OPPORTUNITY, SHARE AN OPPORTUNITY

Whether you are looking for a scholarship, your next move, or to buy/sell a business, check out our Career Opportunities Page. New postings are added weekly.

New this July: Careers at Brotzman's Nursery Inc., University of Kansas, Washington State University, and the Morris Arboretum. Also a Tissue Culture Business for Sale!

Have an opportunity to share, email us!