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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

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

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

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

Favorite plants of the summer

By Mike Darcy — Posted October 4, 2023

Four favorite plants that thrived in Pacific Northwest’s warm summers.

Filed Under: Columns, Mike Darcy, Plant Features Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, heat tolerant, Plants, Retail Nurseries

Shared values are our guide

By Todd Nelson — Posted October 2, 2023

One of the many lessons my mother taught me when I was young, was that we should always arise early, and jump start each day in a positive way. 

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: family, gratitude, motivation, OAN, OAN Members

Protecting employees from heat

By Steve Shropshire — Posted October 2, 2023

Tips and resources for employers to comply with Oregon’s new heat illness prevention rules

Filed Under: Columns, Legal Access, Nursery Operations, Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: Business, heat illness, Legal, Legal Access, Wholesale Nurseries

Where the lessons are

By Todd Nelson — Posted September 5, 2023

I once heard a story of a man who had a lifelong dream of sailing the Mediterranean on a cruise ship with his wife. After she passed away, the man decided that if he didn’t go now, he never would. So for a year, he saved whatever he could in order to have enough money to purchase a ticket. 

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

We exist to serve members

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 5, 2023

It is easy to get disconnected from your trade association during the sprint of shipping, not to mention dealing with weather and labor challenges. However, we all know the great unseen threats that loom over the industry, starting with state and federal regulations. Your volunteer leaders on the OAN Board of Directors and Government Relations Committee serve as your voice and your defense.

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

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NURSERY NEWS

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

OAN announces 2025 Friends of Nurseries award winners

OAN leads grower-driven Japanese beetle solution

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

In memoriam: Bill Van Belle

Longtime employee buys Heritage Seedlings and Liners

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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

2026 Farwest Show issues calls for speakers

Excitement, optimism prevail at 2025 Farwest Show

Dazzling plants, products garner Retailer’s Choice Awards

Youngblood Nursery wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2025 Farwest Show

Glow Sticks Fescue wins top honors from judges at Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase 

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

AmericanHort president and CEO to step down

OAN honors industry leaders at 2025 Convention

More member stories

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