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Eastern Region Newsletter          

February 2013    
In This Issue
60 Years in the Industry
Ground Wheat Straw
Be a Sponsor!
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Before Spring overtakes you...
block off October 8-11 for the IPPS conference in Chicago!

You know by that time you'll need a little R&R with like-minded plant people! 
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Riverbank Farms Observations of Sixty Years in the Nursery Industry:  Then & Now 

Dick Marshall of Riverbank Farms in Salisbury, Maryland reflects on his long career and identifies what he sees as the 6 most significant changes to the wholesale nursery business over the years.  CLICK HERE for Dick's unique perspective. 

 
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Use of Ground Wheat Straw in Container Nursery Substrates    

 

USDA-ARS scientists James Locke and James Altland researched the use of ground wheat straw as a substitute for pine bark and sphagnum peat moss whose cost and availability frequently fluctuate.  CLICK HERE to read their results.   

 

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Conference tour stop demo.
You are invited to be a Conference Sponsor!

 
Sponsoring our annual conference is a great way to support IPPS while showcasing your business as well.  Consider recruiting your suppliers as sponsors - as a loyal customer, you carry some serious weight! CLICK HERE for all the details you need to either become a sponsor yourself or to recruit an allied industry business.   
                                                  
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The mission of the IPPS Eastern Region is to provide a forum for education and information exchange among plant professionals.

Contact Info
IPPS Eastern Region,  1700 North Parish Drive, Southold, NY  11971  USA
Tel: 631.765.9638     Fax: 631-765-9648     E-mail: ippser@gmail.com  Website:  www.ippseastern.org