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Blind spots

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I recently had the opportunity to get involved in a discussion with other nursery industry professionals about blind spots. It was an eye-opening experience and helped me better appreciate all the things that our great community does. What is a blind spot? I don’t mean the part of your car that blocks your view of […]

In Memoriam: Laszlo Geza Pomazi

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The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) is saddened to report the passing of Laszlo Pomazi on February 18. He was 84. Laszlo Pomazi was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1937. At 19 years old, he was a freedom fighter against the Soviet Union in the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. He escaped to Salzburg, Austria, where […]

Fall Creek hires IT director, grower support rep

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Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc.,, international blueberry breeding and nursery company, recently filled two new positions, according to releases from the company. Both will be based out of the Lowell, Oregon headquarters. J. Nathan Jurgens has been appointed information technology (IT) director for Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc. He will develop, plan, and […]

OAN offers new Retail Nurseries & Garden Centers Guide

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The newest edition of the popular Retail Nurseries and Garden Centers Road Map is out, and available for people to order for FREE online. They can order their copy by logging on to plantsomethingoregon.com/order-the-road-map. The folding highway map, just like the kind service stations used to give away, includes 133 retail garden centers and specialty […]

Bailey hires Upper Midwest territory sales representative

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Robin Sailor has been hired as a territory sales representative for the Upper Midwest, according to a release from the company. She will serve customers in southeast Minnesota, southwest Wisconsin, eastern Iowa, and Missouri. She will replace Chuck Meyer, who is going to retire. Sailor has 20 years of prior experience in landscape design, retail […]

March 2022 — The Greenhouse Issue

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Our 2022 Greenhouse Issue of Digger explores the people, plants, production methods and pest management techniques of Oregon greenhouses. It starts with a profile on the Yoshitomi Brothers nursery. There are also new ideas for perennial producers, a cost-saving irrigation equipment analysis, and a review of efficient greenhouse space management. Finally, OSU researchers also follow […]

FNGLA hires Tal Coley as CEO, succeeding Ben Bolusky

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Talmadge “Tal” Coley has been hired as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), according to a release from the organization. He replaces Ben Bolusky, who announced he is retiring in June 2022 after 24 years of service. Coley will serve as the fifth CEO for the 70-year-old […]

Pacific Northwest Waterways Association hires director

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Heather Stebbings has been appointed as the executive director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, according to a report from Capital Press (Salem, Oregon). Stebbings most recently served the Port of Vancouver and Shaver Transportation, but she previously served as the association in a communications and government relations position for 13 years. Stebbings replaces Kristen […]

Nufarm promotes internal leadership positions

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Nufarm Americas has promoted three individuals to lead the company’s business segments, according to a release from the company. The company has reorganized the leadership structure to better support new product launches and expansion efforts in the next few years. Heidi Warner has been promoted to the ornamental segment lead, Cam Copley will head the […]