The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24, in Portland, Oregon, will once again offer two of the show’s most popular attractions each year: the New Varieties Showcase and the Growing Trends Showcase. The showcases forecast the products and services that will influence and shape the industry in the coming years. This year’s New Varieties Showcase, sponsored […]
Farwest Show 2018 speaker applies digital marketing to landscaping businesses
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At the 2018 Farwest Show, Jack Jostes, an industry leader in digital marketing for landscape professionals, will deliver two presentations focused on driving foot traffic and improving online presence. In his first address, “Driving Foot Traffic for Green Industry Retailers with Digital Marketing,” Thursday, Aug 23, 8:30–9:30 a.m., Room B114, Jostes will look at what […]
Farwest Show speakers talk about woody breeding and boxwood blight
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At the 2018 Farwest Show, seminar speakers Dr. Ryan Contreras of Oregon State University (OSU), and Jill Calabro of AmericanHort/Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), will deliver talks of particular interest to nursery growers, sharing insights on new breeding for woody plants and developments in the crisis of boxwood blight. Dr. Contreras’ seminar, “Moving, Shaking and Remaking: […]
2018 Farwest Show speakers Kelly Vance and Robin Rosetta to speak on biological pest control and advanced spray technology
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At the 2018 Farwest Show, seminar speakers Kelly Vance and Robin Rosetta will discuss facets of pest control for the greenhouse professional. Vance will share his expertise on the biological control of broad, russet and cyclamen mites. Rosetta will explore how new spray technology can reduce pesticide use without sacrificing results. Vance’s talk,”Not All Mites […]
August 2018 — Digger: Farwest Edition
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The August issue of Digger Magazine not only includes the Farwest Show Guide and New Products Showcase, but other original green industry feature stories and news content. In this issue: Plants for pollinators: Strong consumer interest drives demand for pollinator friendly plant selections. Where plant demand is headed: Nurseries are navigating a new landscape as consumer […]
House panel revives agricultural visa proposal
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The U.S. House Judiciary Committee and Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia) on July 18 introduced a revised proposal to create an agricultural guest worker program. The Ag and Legal Workforce Act (bill / fact sheet) would create a new H-2C program to give farmers and ranchers access to a reliable workforce. It is similar to the Ag Act […]
House panel revives agricultural visa proposal
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The U.S. House Judiciary Committee and Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia) on July 18 introduced a revised proposal to create an agricultural guest worker program. The Ag and Legal Workforce Act (bill / fact sheet) would create a new H-2C program to give farmers and ranchers access to a reliable workforce. It is similar to the Ag Act […]
Growing strong roots
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The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming or continuing college students who are preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields Please join us in congratulating the Oregon Nurseries Foundation’s 2018-19 Scholarship Award Winners. Students were evaluated based on academic achievement, nursery industry commitment and financial need. Scholarships are applied for during winter term and […]
Let it bee
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The Oregon Bee Project will help explore market opportunities for nurseries Oregon nursery operators play an important, but frequently overlooked, role in protecting pollinator health. They produce pollinator attractive plants that are destined to be planted in urban areas across the United States. These plants provide bees with pollen and nectar resources and contribute to […]
The next generation of green minds
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Seed Your Future launches BLOOM!, a vibrant national campaign which packages a discovery quiz, short videos and a library of educational materials from Scholastic that even businesses can use Retailers and wholesale businesses alike know that launching a new marketing campaign comes standard with a certain number of uncertainties. Will your audience like your message? […]
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