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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

Every election counts

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 3, 2016

“Make sure your voice is heard,” says OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone.

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

Fall is for planting ideas

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 6, 2016

OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone looks back on the year that was and sets fresh expectations for the new year to come.

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

A winner on and off the field

By Jeff Stone — Posted August 2, 2016

Attending the Farwest Show is a slam dunk, according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone.

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

Freedom, liberty and an occasional hot dog

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 1, 2016

The Fourth of July is a day to honor our Founding Fathers and enjoy some fun in the sun

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

Accepting the pollinator challenge

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 1, 2016

The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge is a new campaign encouraging the public to help create a stable and sustaining food supply for pollinators by planting more trees, shrubs and flowers.

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

Help wanted

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 3, 2016

For agriculture, the shortage of labor is uncharted in its severity.

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

Plant Something grows bigger

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 1, 2016

Don’t just stand there — ‘Plant Something’!

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

The promise of spring

By Jeff Stone — Posted March 1, 2016

Spring heralds the return of busy times, baseball and a new election cycle.

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

Celebrating the 33rd star

By Jeff Stone — Posted February 1, 2016

OAN’s executive director gives a history lesson on the origins of Oregon’s statehood.

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

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