b'IPSA THROUGH THE YEARSSince its beginning in 1989, the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) has been working together to represent the unique needs of independent seed companies. Here, were taking a look back at IPSA meetings throughout the years. 19891989In 1989, a founders meeting was held to form the Independent2005Professional Seed Association (IPSA). Six seedsmen funded aThe IPSA Board is made up of nine members who guide the policies and mailing campaign to indentify interest in the association, and 80activities of IPSA. Pictured here is the IPSA board from 2005.charter members joined the founders meeting. 20142007In 2014, IPSA celebrated 25 years of independence. IPSA members pictured starting at the top left to right: Glen Davis of Legend Seed and Tom Burrus of Burrus Seed,John Hennenfent, Bill Camerer, Terry Schultz, Tom Burrus, Chris Varner and Carl Peterson. From bottom left two active members of the IPSA membership.to right: Chuck Cornelius, Randy Wilken, Lou Buice, John Larimer and Shane Ohlde.20192017In 2019, IPSA was able to give the most scholarships it ever hadseven IPSA scholarships, plus one IPSA members sitting watchingpassing of the gavel and the State of the Association speech during thescholarship honoring Tom Burrus, an IPSA member who passed away in Oct. 2017. Also pictured is 2017 IPSA Annual Conference.Todd Martin, CEO of IPSA, Brett Hodnefield, an IPSA board member, and Jeff Skemp. 18/ SEEDWORLD.COMJANUARY 2020'