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We are better together

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 5, 2016

Many voices make a strong association. While respect and leadership are not handed out, they are earned and maintained.

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

The debate on the minimum wage

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 1, 2015

If the price of labor in Oregon continues to escalate well beyond other states, the nursery industry will be at a disadvantage.

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

The shot clock has begun

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 1, 2015

The countdown to next year’s election has begun, and OAN Executive Director encourages everyone to vote.

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

Friends in Growin’ Places

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 1, 2015

Many are the reasons to attend the upcoming OAN Convention

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

Back to school

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 11, 2015

Education is ongoing, according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone

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

Liberty Enlightening the World

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 1, 2015

OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone tells the rags-to-riches story of Lady Liberty

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

Preventing the water wars before they begin

By Jeff Stone — Posted June 1, 2015

OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone warns about the impending water crisis

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

My day with José

By Jeff Stone — Posted May 1, 2015

OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone gains newfound respect for fieldworkers after spending two days working beside them.

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

Courage, clout and commitment

By Jeff Stone — Posted April 1, 2015

Membership matters.

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

Let’s get things moving

By Mike Coleman — Posted March 2, 2015

The nursery market of the future looks bright, but freight costs may put a damper on doing business.

Filed Under: Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, OAN

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