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

2020 SNA Conference

The Southern Nursery Association has announced plans for the 2020 SNA Conference. After favorable reviews of the 2019 conference, plans are underway for the 2020 conference to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Monday and Tuesday, January 6 - 7, 2020, preceding the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) on Wednesday, January 8 - Friday, January 10, 2020.
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2019 SNA Board Elected

Officers of the Southern Nursery Association (SNA) who will serve for the 2019 term were elected during the 120th Annual SNA Business Meeting held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md., during The SNA Conference.

Joseph Napoli, Athens Wholesale Nursery, Athens, GA, was elected president succeeding Norman Cole, III, Cole Nursery, Pipestem, WV. READ MORE

5 Students Awarded Bryson L. James Student Competition Awards

Five students from four universities were presented cash awards totaling $1,800 for their presentations at the Bryson L. James Student Competition held during the 63rs SNA Research Conference. A full press release including a list of students, universities and titles is available. READ MORE.

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

2 Days Before MANTS

SNA365 Program

SNA has announced the creation of a new member program designed to increase exposure to buyers and suppliers in the horticultural industry across the southeast. SNA365, powered by PlantSearch^®, is an online sourcing guide for plants and supplies. Members will be able to easily manage their online product listings and photos in one place. All SNA Members will be tagged with a designated logo on the PlantSearch^® site. In addition, SNA Member listings will contain a direct link from the SNA website to their PlantSearch® listing.

READ MORE or go to the SNA365 Products & Availability info page.

SNA 2019 Award Recipients

SNA has announced the recipients of the 2019 SNA Awards. The awards were presented during The SNA Conference to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland – two days before MANTS.

Slater Wight Memorial Award
Dr. Ted Bilderback
David E. Laird, Sr. Memorial Award
Jonathan Saperstein
SNA Pinnacle Award
Scott Martiniere
Porter Henegar Memorial Award
Dr. Allen Owings
SNA Honorary Member Award
Donna Fare
Don Shadow Award of Excellence
Tony Avent

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See photo gallery below (left).

Upcoming Events

The SNA Conference

06 Jan 2020 1:00 PM

Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

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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.

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2020 SNA Award Nominations Open

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15 Aug 2019 3:16 PM
SNA’s Sidney B. Meadows Fund Awards $18,000 in Scholarships

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12 Aug 2019 1:59 PM
2019 SNA Research Conference Proceedings Available

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11 Jun 2019 4:45 PM
SNA Rolls Out New SNA365 Program

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18 Mar 2019 1:54 PM
2020 SNA Conference Announced

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11 Mar 2019 2:50 PM

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