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Little plant movers: Robots in action

Angus is a professional horticulturist who has spent a lifetime working with and breeding Australian plants to make them more gardener-friendly.

As another year comes to an end, I wanted to give the IPPS membership an update on recent IPPS International Board activities.

The Western Region is developing connections with the horticultural industry in India.

Congratulations to Charles Heuser for his many years of extraordinary service to IPPS at both a regional and international level.

Earlier this summer a group of IPPS members had the privilege of being invited to speak at The World Garden Show held at Chang’An Flower Town, China. Chang’An Flower Town is close to the city of Hangzhou about two hours south of Shanghai.

Join us September 11-22, 2018, on the next International Tour, which will be hosted by the Eastern Region. Mark the date! Booking information will be available early January 2018.

Thank you for your membership and support of this amazing organization. Since 1951, when a small group of growers and academics assembled in Cleveland, Ohio (USA), IPPS has been the premiere international organization dedicated to advancing and improving the field of production horticulture.

IPPS Online Combined Proceedings

As we approach the end of 2017, I wanted to bring the membership up to date on recent International Board activities, discussions and decisions.

2017 European Region International Tour

The horticultural industry globally has certainly seen its share of issues in recent years and businesses have had to adjust and adapt to the 'new' economy, as well as challenges from the weather.

2016 NZ International Tour Highlights

Terry Hatch is the 2016 recipient of this prestigious award which is presented by the International Board with gratitude to acknowledge exceptional and distinguished service to the Society and its members.

Alan is president of Manor View Farms, Monkton Maryland. He was born in London, England and immigrated to the United States in 1984.

How to renew membership online

Fred T. Davies grew up in central New Jersey, working on potato farms in the summer as a teenager, but never considered Horticulture as a career opportunity.

Prof. Hannes Robbertse from the Southern Africa Region is the proud recipient of the 2014 International Award of Honour.

IPPS China Region about the pace of change within horticulture in China.

The Southern Region of North America will be hosting the 2015 International tour.