Grow Locally: An Inside Look at IPPS Area Meetings
Bringing IPPS to Your Own Backyard
Area Meetings are like mini-conferences packed into a single day. They blend tours, presentations, product demos, and hands-on workshops at local nurseries or horticultural facilities.
These smaller-scale events are an excellent way to:
- Showcase Your Operation: Host a meeting to highlight your nursery, share innovative practices, or introduce new equipment.
- Network with Neighbors: Collaborate with fellow horticulture professionals and enthusiasts right in your region.
- Spark Fresh Ideas: Attendees often leave with new perspectives, practical tips, and the motivation to enhance their own operations.
Hear It Straight from Jeff Kurtz
In this short video, Jeff Kurtz—Chair of the Local Area Meeting Committee—explains the flexible format of Area Meetings, from scheduling around the Annual Conference to structuring your day of tours and talks. It’s the perfect introduction to hosting or attending a meeting in your area!
- Interested in Hosting an Area Meeting? Email Jeff at jeff@springmeadownursery.com
- Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Savanah at ippseasternregion@gmail.com