2017 ASHS Annual Conference

The Northeast Region-ASHS began as the Northeastern Section of ASHS in 1923, with its first meeting in Amherst, Mass. Known by several names over its span (New England Group, New England Section), the group finally settled on Northeast Region-ASHS as the official name, with formal establishment as an ASHS Section/Region in 1944. The Region consists of ASHS members in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and the Canadian provinces of Labrador, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. Members from Maryland also often participate in the NE-ASHS Region. The NE-ASHS and the Southern Region-ASHS are the two remaining regions of ASHS. Both groups seek to facilitate the mutual exchange of ideas and information concerning horticultural research, extension, education, and industry. Both regions operate independently under the auspices of ASHS, electing their own officers and governance structure. The regional meeting for the NE-ASHS has evolved, and for two years has met in conjunction with the Northeastern Plant, Pest and Soils Conference (NEPPSC). This conference has representation from Northeastern Weed Science Society, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and the Soil Science Society of America. Becoming involved with these other societies has broadened the topics presented, increases attendance, and strengthened the networking and collaborative opportunities for attendees. All ASHS members from the states and provinces of NE-ASHS are encouraged to join the group and become involved in its activities and new opportunities.