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A Farwest Show baby

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted August 2, 2016

It’s August. And for Oregon growers and their customers, that means it’s time for the Farwest Show!

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

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

Our nation’s capital

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted July 1, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill reflects on a recent trip to D.C.

Filed Under: President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, People, Politics

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

The middle number

By Mike Darcy — Posted June 1, 2016

Fertilizers high in phosphorus have surprisingly little value for some Northwest gardens.

Filed Under: Mike Darcy Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Home gardening

Don’t just complain — get involved

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted June 1, 2016

OAN’s president talks about her political heroes and the importance of exercising one’s civic duty

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

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

Getting return on your trade show investment

By Alyssa Wise — Posted May 3, 2016

Exhibiting at a summer trade show, such as Farwest, can provide a lot of bang for your buck.

Filed Under: Pivot Points Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Marketing

A nursery woman’s proverb

By Leigh Geschwill — Posted May 3, 2016

OAN President Leigh Geschwill pens a proverb in honor of nurserywomen everywhere.

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

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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

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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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