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I’ll be there

By Jeff Stone — Posted August 1, 2017

The Farwest Show, located in one of the most productive nursery growing areas in the country, has it all.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest Show, OAN Members, Operations, People, Plants

Answering the anthem

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 3, 2017

We sing it. But do we know the story behind “The Star-Spangled Banner?”

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, People

A green industry means a green environment

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 2, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries educates people about the benefits of the plant material grown in Oregon.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Marketing, OAN, Plants

We are your advocate

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 1, 2017

OAN is working for solutions to the immigration and labor issues that plague the industry today.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Immigration, Operations, Politics, Workforce

Increasing our reach

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 3, 2017

Involvement in outside organizations is a great way to expand your network and knowledge base.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Education, OAN, People

You are the X factor

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 1, 2017

Advocacy is at the heart of being an OAN member.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Politics

A forgotten treasure

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 1, 2017

The Grove of the States needs our help.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, People

Setting a foundation

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 4, 2017

Promoting education has long been a cornerstone of the OAN through its Oregon Nurseries’ Foundation.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Workforce

Seven wonders of the OAN Convention

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 1, 2016

When the industry gets together at Convention, memories get made.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN Members

Every drop matters

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 1, 2016

Overly complex. Highly litigious. Subject to severe shortages. Critical for the long-term survival of the nursery and greenhouse industry. Got water?

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Regulations, Sustainability

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NURSERY NEWS

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New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

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The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Beguiling plants win Retailers’ Choice Awards at Farwest

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A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

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The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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