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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

The rebel leader

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 2, 2015

For Jonn Karsseboom, plants and retailing are pathways to self-expression.

Filed Under: OAN Members Tagged With: OAN Members

NWREC offering nursery internship

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 27, 2015

Oregon State University Nursery Extension, Research & Education​ is seeking applicants for a nursery internship at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, Oregon.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Education, Extension, Oregon State University

Homeland Security shutdown looms (Updated)

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 27, 2015

The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives are facing a midnight Friday (Feb. 27) deadline to extend funding for the federal Department of Homeland Security and avert a shutdown of that agency.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Immigration, Politics, Workforce

Ag groups urge an end to West Coast port labor dispute

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 12, 2015

Oregon agriculture and forest products groups have written a letter urging the state’s congressional delegation to help bring an end to a long-running labor dispute affecting 29 West Coast ports, including the Port of Portland.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Politics, Transportation, Wholesale Nurseries

2015 Farwest Show will host the 2015 International Trials Conference

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 20, 2015

The prestigious 2015 International Trials Conference will be held this year in conjunction with the 2015 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Farwest, Wholesale Nurseries

Oregon nurseries make the Revolutionary 100

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 15, 2015

Today’s Garden Center magazine has released its annual “Revolutionary 100” list of garden centers for 2015, and three Oregon nurseries were selected.

Filed Under: Nursery News

U.S. House votes to overturn executive orders on immigration

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 14, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to allow the deportation of individuals who would otherwise be protected by recent executive branch policies.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Workforce

Fresh florist azaleas greet the 2015 Oregon Legislature

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 13, 2015

When Oregon legislators arrived at their desks in the House and Senate chambers on Monday, January 12, they were greeted by fresh, Oregon-grown florist azaleas.

Filed Under: Nursery News

Registration open for Women in Agriculture conference on Feb. 21

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 13, 2015

“Making Sense of Marketing” will be the theme for Washington State University Extension’s fourth annual Women in Agriculture Conference, set for Feb. 21, 2015.

Filed Under: Events, Nursery News

Farmworker housing nonprofit gains new executive director

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Ann Blaker has been named the new executive director of Bienestar, the Hillsboro, Oregon-based nonprofit that owns and operates affordable housing properties serving farmworkers and the working poor.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Workforce

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

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The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

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