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International Newsletter December 2024

International Tours with dates

Future International Tours

Monday, July 15 at 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Big Bar on 2, Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio IPPS Happy Hour during Cultivate 2024!

Applications are open for this year's IPPS Europe 6-Pack Award.

Regional Conference Dates in 2024

Future International Tour Sites

Website Issues Reporting

The IPPS Europe 2023 Conference 'It's All About the Roots!' is taking place from 11-13 October 2023 in Scandinavia (Denmark & Sweden).

The IPPS Europe 6-pack award gives 6 ‘new to the industry’ horticulturists the chance to attend the IPPS European Region Annual conference, free of charge, taking place this year in Scandinavia, Køge, Denmark.

We welcome YOU to a time of exceptional food, drink and friendship! Join us for innovative nursery tours, unique cultural experiences, fabulous gardens, and southern hospitality! Space is limited, so sign up early! Long Tour: October 18 - 28 Short Tour: October 23-28 IPPS SR Annual Meeting: October 29 - November 1 For more information, please visit: https://www.ippssouthernregion.org/home

The 2021 International Board of Directors voted to accept at-large nominations for the 2021 International Award of Honor. Alan Jones was selected this year’s prestigious recipient. A video of his award is available here. Congratulations Alan!

In December, Alan Jones stepped down as Chair of the International Board having served four years in the role and a decade on the Board. He left the Society with a group of really committed members serving on the Board.

Please meet our International Sponsor: Harrell's

Please meet our International Sponsor: Ball Horticulture Company

In light of the devastating global impact of the Coronavirus, all future scheduled International Tours will also be pushed back one year (for example: Japan was scheduled for 2021 and will now take place in 2022).

In light of the seriousness and uncertainty around the current COVID-19 pandemic, the executive committee of the Western Region IPPS has decided to postpone the 2020 International Tour and Western Region Annual Meeting, scheduled for June 2020.

Tim joined the IPPS on recommendation of his first tutor at Horticultural College whilst studying for a National diploma in Nursery Practices four decades ago.

Thank you Alan for the great work you have done as chairman of the IPPS International Board over the past four years!

Little plant movers: Robots in action