The Oregon Association of Nurseries is now accepting nominations for the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame. Nominations are due January 13, 2017 and can be submitted online. The Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame was established to honor and recognize individuals who have been instrumental in the development of the Oregon nursery industry, have brought credit […]
How will the 2016 election affect the green industry?
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How will the results of the 2016 election affect horticulture, not just at the presidential level but in Congress and elsewhere? Craig Regelbrugge of AmericanHort and Jeff Stone of the Oregon Association of Nurseries conducted a webinar for the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives of North America (NLAE). Click to play.
Employees purchase Harrell’s LLC from previous owners
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Harrell’s LLC announced that the company has become fully employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as of September 30, 2016. “The Harrell and Schermerhorn families, previous Harrell’s owners, are confident that the Harrell’s ESOP will be the catalyst for sustained growth and heightened employee morale, while providing the foundation for the future of […]
Stone: Drought a huge concern for nurseries
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When it comes to water issues, the Oregon Association of Nurseries is very active and involved, OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone said.
Stone was a guest on the Water Zone talk radio program last week, which originates in Loma Linda, California. He gave the nursery industry perspective on irrigation issues, explaining that it’s an issue the nursery industry must watch very closely.
Farwest 2017 revises show days and hours
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The 2017 Farwest Show, in response to the needs and wishes of 2016’s 400-plus exhibitors and 6,000-plus attendees, has announced improved days and times for the show. Farwest 2017 will now take place Wednesday, August 23 through Friday, August 25. Show Expo hours will be noon–5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday.
Alexis Taylor named new director of Oregon Department of Agriculture
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Alexis Taylor has been announced as the new director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. She replaces Katy Coba, who had served in the position for 13 years before being named the state’s chief operating officer, and director of the Department of Administrative Services, back in August.
OAN honors five legislators as Friends of Nurseries
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored five Oregon legislators as “Friends of Nurseries” for 2016. The five earned the recognition for working with the nursery industry to solve issues of concern. “The Oregon Association of Nurseries is focused on solving problems, and we work with officials on both sides of the aisle to deliver […]
OAN honors the industry’s best at President’s Awards Banquet
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 4–5, 2016 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.
Understanding the big picture
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Major groups work together to maximize Oregon’s water resources.
The Water Issue
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Oregon nurseries face a variety of water-related challenges.
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