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Anderson Pots posts record sales year in 2014

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 23, 2015

Longtime OAN member, Anderson Die and Manufacturing announced record company sales in 2014, increasing an impressive 38 percent over 2013. Demand for Anderson’s line of quality containers has surged as the Oregon nursery industry continues to strengthen. Over the past four years, the company’s annual sales have tripled. To capitalize on this growth, the company has announced four new Polycan™ nursery containers designed specifically for Northwest nurseries. For 2015, a […]

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2015 Farwest Show will host the 2015 International Trials Conference

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 20, 2015

The prestigious 2015 International Trials Conference will be held this year in conjunction with the 2015 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Farwest, Wholesale Nurseries

Oregon nurseries make the Revolutionary 100

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 15, 2015

Today’s Garden Center magazine has released its annual “Revolutionary 100” list of garden centers for 2015, and three Oregon nurseries were selected.

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U.S. House votes to overturn executive orders on immigration

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 14, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to allow the deportation of individuals who would otherwise be protected by recent executive branch policies.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Workforce

Fresh florist azaleas greet the 2015 Oregon Legislature

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 13, 2015

When Oregon legislators arrived at their desks in the House and Senate chambers on Monday, January 12, they were greeted by fresh, Oregon-grown florist azaleas.

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Registration open for Women in Agriculture conference on Feb. 21

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 13, 2015

“Making Sense of Marketing” will be the theme for Washington State University Extension’s fourth annual Women in Agriculture Conference, set for Feb. 21, 2015.

Filed Under: Events, Nursery News

Farmworker housing nonprofit gains new executive director

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Ann Blaker has been named the new executive director of Bienestar, the Hillsboro, Oregon-based nonprofit that owns and operates affordable housing properties serving farmworkers and the working poor.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Workforce

Sen. Merkley named as top Democrat on ag appropriations

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Oregon’s junior senator will have a key role on the powerful subcommittee that guides spending on rural development, Oregon farming and ranching, and public health.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Politics, USDA

Bailey acquires Plant Introductions Inc. from Dirr, Beasley and Griffith

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 12, 2015

Bailey Nurseries has acquired Plant Introductions Inc., the plant breeding company that was founded in 2007 by Dr. Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley and Mark Griffith.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Wholesale Nurseries

House GOP trying to undo Obama’s immigration action

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 9, 2015

When it comes to comprehensive federal immigration reform, the games continue.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Immigration, Politics, Regulations, Workforce

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