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Welcome to the Hall of Fame Class of 2024

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 30, 2024

It is no secret, I am a sports nut. So whether or not we are talking about Canton, Ohio (football), Cooper-stown, New York (baseball), Springfield, Massachusetts (basketball), Toronto, Ontario (hockey) or Atlanta, Georgia (college) as shrines to legends, leaders or innovators at a Hall of Fame — the OAN has its own in Wilsonville, Oregon. […]

Filed Under: Director's Desk, Uncategorized Tagged With: Hall of Fame, OAN, OAN Members

The excitement of turning the page to a new year

By Amanda Staehely — Posted December 28, 2023

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and was able to spend it with their loved ones in whatever traditions they celebrate. The craziness of December is always one of my most favorite months, and making traditions with our kids is something extra special during that time of year. One of […]

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members

 The transition to Google Analytics 4

By Ron McCabe — Posted December 28, 2023

When I discuss the need to measure online advertising performance with people I am often met with various forms of disinterest. The problem with traditional marketing and advertising is best expressed in this old quote: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.”  Once I explain […]

Filed Under: Digital Growth Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine

Our retail ecosystem is under duress

By Jeff Stone — Posted December 28, 2023

Everybody loves plants. Whether you have a green thumb or just a harbinger of doom to all things green and lovely, we all know that plants add so much to our lives. They are used in healing gardens, beautify our communities, and add a 20% bump to home values, just for starters. This couldn’t happen […]

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

Olive trees are migrating north

By Mike Darcy — Posted November 29, 2023

Olive trees are now available at most local garden centers and in most cases, have seemed to grow well in our local conditions.

Filed Under: Beetles, Borers, Emerald Ash Borer, Insects, Mike Darcy, Plant Pests and Diseases Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants

The people must step up in 2024

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 29, 2023

As the building blocks of our society are eroded by extremes on both sides of the political spectrum, our agricultural community can act as ballast for common sense. It’s no time to be passive. That only leads to more chaos.

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

Our industry embodies spirit of Oregon pioneers

By Amanda Staehely — Posted November 29, 2023

I am a firm believer that you must love the work you do to do it well, and the people that make up Oregon’s nursery industry inspire me constantly with their perseverance. The people within this organization are what makes Oregon “Nursery Country.”

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members

Life’s good little surprises

By Amanda Staehely — Posted October 31, 2023

Life is funny. Do you ever think about where your life path has brought you?

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN

Ag can be the author of climate solutions

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 31, 2023

The debate over climate change is no longer in the hands of the scientific community or political talking heads on cable news. Rather, it has entered into the flow of societal commentary and demands action.

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

From little ones to leadership

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 12, 2023

Families are the cornerstone of OAN and the children of members who grow up in the organization become future leaders

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

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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

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June: The Shrubs Issue

May 2026: the Sustainability Issue

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Pests and Diseases

Box tree moths pose a threat to Oregon nurseries

Managing Phytophthora: timing, temperature and emerging threats

Managing slugs and snails in Pacific Northwest nurseries

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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