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May 2024: Sustainability issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 1, 2024

The May issue of Digger is our annual focus on sustainability. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue.

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Energy Trust rebates can help nurseries switch to LED lighting and lower power bills

By Vic Panichkul — Posted May 1, 2024

Nursery owners might still be in shock at their electricity bill since rate increases approved by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission took effect in January. But there’s still a way to quickly trim electricity consumption: update lighting.

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Smith Gardens acquires Skagit Horticulture facility 

By Vic Panichkul — Posted April 10, 2024

Smith Gardens, Inc. has acquired Skagit Horticulture’s inventory and assumed control of Skagit’s former Riverbend facility operating out of Mount Vernon, Washington, effective April 8, 2024

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Meet the Leader: Christopher Lee

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 29, 2024

Christopher Lee offers advice about navigating the complexities of leadership and pursuing your passion and being your absolute best.

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April 2024: The tree issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 29, 2024

The April issue of Digger is our annual tree issue.

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Eight inducted into OAN Hall of Fame 

By Vic Panichkul — Posted March 1, 2024

Eight individuals who were instrumental in the Oregon nursery industry were inducted into the Oregon Association of Nurseries Hall of Fame Class of 2024 last night to the applause from about 100 attendees at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City. 

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NexGen and its founders seize opportunity to help those new to the industry

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 29, 2024

Elizabeth Brentano, production and shipping assistant at Robinson Nursery Inc. in McMinnville, Oregon, and Trystan Lewis, assistant production manager at JLPN Inc. in Salem, Oregon, started NexGen to connect new and up-and-coming people in any role in the nursery industry as well as ancillary industries.

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March 2024: The Wellness Issue

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 29, 2024

The March issue of Digger explores the topic of wellness and now it relates to the nursery business

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Angi Bailey elected to American Farm Bureau Federation Board

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 15, 2024

Angi Bailey, president of the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation and an Oregon Association of Nurseries member, was elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors for the Western Region. “With the depth and breadth of challenges facing Oregon farmers and ranchers, including issues surrounding ag labor, the farm bill, water and drought, and […]

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Leigh Geschwill takes office as HRI president

By Vic Panichkul — Posted February 7, 2024

Leigh Geschwill, co-owner of F & B Farms and Nursery, began her term as president of the Horticulture Research Institute at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show in Baltimore, Maryland, recently.

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