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Articles and posts by Curt Kipp

More on immigration reform

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 20, 2009

Here’s another article about the push for reform.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Politics, Workforce

Royally resplendent

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 20, 2009

Congratulations to the folks over at J. Frank Schmidt & Son, who have launched www.royalraindrops.com, a new Web site dedicated entirely to the Royal Raindrops® crabapple. Snoop around a little … you might find a link to a useful article (PDF) or two.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Trees, Wholesale Nurseries

More metal enforcement

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 20, 2009

We first talked about metal thefts back in January. Because the thieves often target irrigation equipment, nurseries have been particularly hard hit. Here’s an update: legislation is moving forward (Capital Press | Salem Statesman-Journal). The good news? Law enforcement is likely to gain greater tools to go after the perpetrators. The bad news? Felony status […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2009 Legislature, Irrigation, Operations, Politics

Nurseries: the next generation

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 20, 2009

Do you know a young person who might be willing to consider a career in nurseries, or just agriculture in general? www.thelandlovers.org is a nifty new site that provides information about the different careers that are available. A tip of the hat to Chris Guntermann for letting us know about this well-made and informative site.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Careers, Education, Management, Workforce

Obama speaks out on immigration

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 20, 2009

During his visit to Southern California yesterday, President Barack Obama indicated he still supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for those presently in the country. They would have to pay a significant fine, learn English (if they don’t already know it) and go to the back of the line. The position is […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Politics, Workforce

Supporting immigration reform

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 16, 2009

The Oregonian published an editorial Saturday praising efforts among Oregon groups (including the nursery industry) to push for comprehensive immigration reform.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: OAN, Politics, Workforce

Retailers share outlook for 2009

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 13, 2009

The Retail and Greenhouse chapters of the Oregon Association of Nurseries held a joint meeting last night to talk about current retail trends, and the relationship between growers and garden centers. And as seen in the above photo, the turnout was huge. People filled a large greenhouse at Little Prince of Oregon Nursery just south […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Consumer trends, Edibles, Greenhouses, Marketing, OAN, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

Armageddon down to business

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 10, 2009

Armageddon, noun. 1 a: the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil b: the battle taking place at Armageddon 2: a usually vast decisive conflict or confrontation “This will be Armageddon,” Randel Johnson, vice president for labor policy at the United States Chamber of Commerce, told […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Business, Politics, Workforce

More on the COBRA subsidy

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 9, 2009

Last week we talked about new requirements being placed on employers as a result of President Obama’s economic stimulus package. Terminated employees are getting a 65 percent federal subsidy if they elect continuing health care coverage through their former employer under COBRA, but it’s the former employer that has to initially pay that portion of […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Business, Politics, Recession, Workforce

Scholarships available; applications due April 1

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 9, 2009

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation is offering scholarships for people interested in pursuing a degree in horticulture. The available funds total more than $15,000 annually. OAN chapters, as well as individuals, are sponsoring the awards as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals. An application packet with complete information is available at […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Education

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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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$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

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The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

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

More member stories

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