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Christmas, reflection, and the people who really matter

By Patrick Newton — Posted November 24, 2025

As Christmas rolls around, I find it’s a good time to slow down and take stock. Not just of what’s going on around the nursery and with our crew, but also of my own family and personal life.

Filed Under: President's Message

Your voice matters

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 21, 2025

Unless we use our voices to change the trajectory of the discussion in our state, and nationally, we will suffer the consequences.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

New OAN president took a non-traditional path to the nursery business

By Patrick Newton — Posted October 21, 2025

My name is Patrick Newton, and my path into agriculture was anything but traditional.

Filed Under: President's Message, Uncategorized

What’s the deal with bug poop?

By Mike Darcy — Posted September 26, 2025

Idea of marketing bug poop as fertilizer deserves closer investigation.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy

Muchísimas gracias

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted September 26, 2025

Gracias, lector, por acompañarme a visitar tantos viveros y conocer a tanta gente maravillosa durante los últimos 12 meses.

Filed Under: President's Message

Many thanks

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted September 26, 2025

Thank you, reader, for coming along with me to visit so many nurseries and meet so many wonderful folks over the past 12 months.

Filed Under: President's Message

On the Road Again

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 9, 2025

Nursery visits are providing us with incredible insights into the current challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

You ain’t seen nothin’ yet

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted September 9, 2025

The lesson today is if you make someone’s job physically easier, productivity will follow.

Filed Under: President's Message

No has visto nada todavía

By Ben Verhoeven — Posted September 9, 2025

Las lecciones más importantes que me llevo de mi visita son que si facilitas físicamente el trabajo de alguien, la productividad aumenta

Filed Under: President's Message

Oregon is where dreams grow

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 23, 2025

We are spoiled in Oregon. Our verdant Willamette Valley was crafted with ice age floods that deposited elite soil.

Filed Under: Director's Desk

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