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2025 PPA National Symposium
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Grower Track | Panel: Strategies for a Thriving Fall Perennial Program
Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Join our expert panel for an in-depth session focused on developing a successful fall perennial growing program. This session will cover essential strategies and best practices that can help growers maximize their yields and ensure the health of their plants while leveraging the selling power of retail-ready fall perennials. Topics of discussion will include plant lists, scheduling, fertilization, lighting and more.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Benner

Bryan Benner

Head Perennial Grower, Quality Greenhouses & Perennial Farm Inc.
Bryan is Head Perennial Grower at Quality Greenhouses and Perennial Farm in Dillsburg, PA, for the Perennials, Shrubs and Tree division.Bryan attended Delaware Valley University and graduated with a BS in Ornamental Horticulture. He is passionate about plants of all kinds and grows... Read More →
avatar for Chris Fifo

Chris Fifo

Perennial Products Representative, Darwin Perennials & Pan American Perennials
Chris Fifo is perennial products representative for both Darwin and Pan American Perennials. All things perennial. This is a natural role for him considering his background. Chris comes to Darwin and Kieft with 30 years of experience working with Swift Greenhouses in Iowa as Senior... Read More →
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Thad Kohlenberg

Grower Manager, Willoway Nurseries, Inc.
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Laura Robles

Regional Product Manager, Walters Gardens, Inc.
Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
  Core Education, Thurs Grower Track

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