Southern

Nursery

AssociatioN

Serving the Horticulture Industry Since 1899

As a regional association, SNA works to advance the horticulture industry in the Southeast by supporting and enhancing educational, commercial and research opportunities, and by gathering, analyzing and disseminating information to our members, the state associations within our region, and the industry. If you are not a member, we invite you to join the Southern Nursery Association today! Learn more

2021 SNA Conference

The 2021 SNA Conference will be held once again at the Baltimore Convention Center on Monday and Tuesday, January 4 - 5, 2020, preceding the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) on Wednesday, January 6 - Friday, January 8, 2021. More information will be available soon.

COVID-19 Resources

During the Coronavirus, COVID-19, challenge we know there are many questions and uncertainties relating to you and your business. In an effort to supply you with current updates and resources to help you make the best decisions for your business, we offer these resources. We will continue to provide additional links and updates as they become available.

Center for Disease Control
World Health Organization
John Hopkins COVID-19 Daily Tracker
OSHA Guidance for COVID-19
COVID-19 and the Fair Standards Act
AmericanHort Coronavirus Resource Center
Ball Publishing COVID-19 News

State Reopening Schedules

We pray for the well-being of you and your families, and for the least amount of disruption to our industry.

$18,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 12 Students

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, created in 1989 by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA), has announced the names of twelve students from nine southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Five of the awards are named scholarships honoring past industry leaders, including the new award named to honor Dr. Bryson L. James for the 40+ years of service to the Southern Nursery Association as Director of Horticultural Research. Each award of $1,500, totaling $18,000, has been presented to the following excelling scholars:

Katelin Borden, University of Florida
Sean Patrick Caton, University of Georgia Shane Ford, University of Georgia
Zachary William Jones, University of Maryland
Claire Elizabeth Krofft, Auburn University
Joanna Lambert, Louisiana State University
Nathan Allen Maren, NC State University
Juan Fernando Moscoso, University of Ark.
Darle Bailey Riordan, University of Kentucky
Angela Rowe, University of Georgia
Angelia Dynette Ryker, University of Tenn.
Zia V. Williamson, University of Georgia
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2 Days Before MANTS

SNA Announces
2020 Award Recipients

SNA has announced the recipients of the 2020 SNA Awards. The awards will be presented during The SNA Conference to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland – two days before MANTS.

Slater Wight Memorial Award
Dr. Allan Armitage
David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award
Autumn Schwab White
SNA Pinnacle Award
Brent Harper
Porter Henegar Memorial Award
Dr. Robert Geneve
Don Shadow Award of Excellence
Mark and Jolly Krautman
SNA Honorary Member Award
Jimmy Driver

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See photo gallery below (below).

SNA Announces New
Student Travel Grant Program

The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced a new program designed to offer financial aid through travel reimbursements to students presenting in the Bryson L. James Student Research Competition at the 2020 SNA Research Conference. The application deadline is November 29, 2019.

READ MORE or go to the SNA Research Conference Page for details and application form.

2019 SNA Research Conference Proceedings Now Available

The proceedings of the 63rd Annual SNA Research Conference Proceedings is now available. Proceedings from 1991 to 2019 are provided free to the industry are downloadable, searchable, and printable. The collection includes 3,136 titles comprised of 12,393 pages. READ MORE

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Platinum, Gold and Silver Members opt to pay an additional amount beyond the normal member dues. This additional amount helps support the association.

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Platinum Members elect to pay 4X the annual dues amount (or $500 annually). Gold Members elect to pay 3X the annual dues amount (or $375 annually). Silver Members elect to pay 2X the annual dues amount (or $250 annually).

The additional amount of dues paid is considered a contribution and utilized by the association to provide staffing, timely updates on industry issues, an electronic newsletter, an up-to-date website, discussion forums and listserves, support the annual SNA Conference, the SNA Plant Conference, the SNA Research Conference, and more!

Platinum, Gold and Silver Members are featured on the SNA website homepage and receive special recognition through a second online listing within that membership category, as well as in the SNA eNews that is distributed to more than 9,000 industry members. Your extra dues make a difference to the association and to your business!

We are delighted to have you support our association through any level of membership you may choose!

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For as little as $125 annually, you can become a member of the Southern Nursery Association (SNA) - one of the oldest horticultural associations in North America. Since 1899, SNA has provided many industry professionals with the educational, marketing and networking opportunities necessary to build a successful business. What are you waiting for? Get connected today!

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presented Kaitlin Barrios (University of Georgia) with a Bryson L. James Student Competition Award (Third Place - Ph.D.) during the SNA Conference.

SNA Pres. Joseph Napoli (L) presented Ian Howard (University of MD) with a Bryson L. James Student Competition Award (2nd Place - M.S.) during the SNA Conference. John Lea-Cox (R) accepted the award.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presented Lauren Garcia Chance (Clemson University) with a Bryson L. James Student Competition Award (Second Place - Ph.D.) during the SNA Conference.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presented Mary Lewis (University of Georgia) with a Bryson L. James Student Competition Award (First Place - M.S.) during the SNA Conference.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presented Jenny Ryals (Mississippi State University) with a Bryson L. James Student Competition Award (First Place - Ph.D.) during the SNA Conference.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (R) presented the SNA Honorary Member Award for Donna Foster to Marcus Cook (L) in her absence.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presents Tony Avent (R) with the Don Shadow Award of Excellence on January 8, 2019, during the SNA Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland.

Buddy Lee (R) accepts the Porter Henegar Memorial Award for Dr. Allen Owings who could not be present to receive the award. Joe Napoli (L) and Nick Gawel (center) presented the award.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presents Scott Martiniere (R) with the SNA Pinnacle Award on January 8, 2019, during the SNA Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland.

SNA Director Chapter 4 Todd Ellefson (L) presents Jonathan Saperstein (R) with the David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award on January 8, 2019, during the SNA Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland.

SNA President Joseph Napoli (L) presents Ted Bilderback (R) with the Slater Wight Memorial Award on January 8, 2019, during the SNA Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland.

Joseph Napoli (R) fulfilled his first duty as SNA President by presenting Norman Cole (L) with the SNA President's Plaque and thanked him for his service before making his President's remarks a

2019 SNA Board. Seated (L to R): Norman Cole, Joseph Napoli, Rickey Minton. Standing L to R): Marcus Cook, Matthew Shreckhise, Todd Ellefson, Karen Summers.

Blog posts

State Reopening Schedules

Posted by Karen Summers on

24 Apr 2020 1:47 PM
Zoom to Lunch with the UGA Ornamentals Team

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23 Apr 2020 12:40 PM
Southern Nursery Association Elects New Board

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28 Jan 2020 2:48 PM
SNA Announces 2020 Award Recipients

Posted by Karen Summers on

20 Dec 2019 3:12 PM
SNA Announces Student Research Travel Grant Program

Posted by Karen Summers on

10 Oct 2019 12:36 PM

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