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18 November 2025
Download the IPPS Southern Region Press Kit to help share the story of who we are and why membership matters. This printable packet includes clear talking points you can display
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17 November 2025
The new year is shaping up to be a busy and exciting one for the green industry, with trade shows and educational events happening all across the country. From regional
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02 November 2025
Dear IPPS-SR Members, I hope everyone has finally recovered from a whirlwind IPPS-SR annual meeting in Orlando. Although each day is filled with activities from sunrise to well beyond sundown,
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28 October 2025
Thank You for Joining Us in Orlando! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the IPPS-SR 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida! Your participation, energy, and enthusiasm made this
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28 October 2025
Congratulations to The Charles Student Research Competition Participants
“The Charles Student Research Competition” has been named in honor of Dr. Charles Gilliam, former Professor of Horticulture at Auburn University, and Mr. Charlie Parkerson, originator of the student competition. Celebrating
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28 October 2025
Congratulations 2025 IPPS Southern Region Scholarship Winners
We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding students and early-career professionals recognized through the IPPS Southern Region Scholarship Program. These awards support the next generation of horticultural leaders who embody our
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28 October 2025
Congratulations 2025 Meadows & Fellows Award Winners
Meadows Award Recipient: Dr Sandy Wilson We are proud to announce that Dr. Sandy Wilson has been named the 2025 recipient of the IPPS Meadows Award, the highest honor of
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09 October 2025
2025 IPPS Southern Region Annual Meeting – For Registered AttendeesThank you for registering for the 2025 Southern Region Annual Meeting! We’re excited to welcome you to a great event filled
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30 September 2025
October 2025 Dear IPPS-SR Members, As I write this final note to you as President of the International Plant Production Society Southern Region, my heart is full of gratitude. It
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28 September 2025
The first IPPS Southern Region of North America meeting was in Mobile, Alabama in 1976 as a result of the efforts of Charlie Parkerson (1st President), Bryson James, Johnny Wight, Sidney
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