The relationship between growers, retailers and the public is complicated and needs fresh ideas to stay vital.
Hello, goodbye
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Amidst a constant stream of new introductions, growers must constantly evaluate their plant lineups.
A good fit?
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Pot-in-pot nursery production requires a large investment but can pay off big for growers.
The Labor Issue
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Growers face dwindling worker availability, growing worker expense, and the need to consider workflows and automation.
Eliminating waste with Lean
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Lean processes result in greater value for growers and
their customers.
Striving for efficiency
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Growers are looking to workflow improvement and automation
so they can protect their margins and stay in business.
The rising cost of compensation
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Labor costs have become complicated by legislative mandates and persistent worker shortages.
Battling a labor shortage
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Oregon growers use various strategies to find and keep the workers that are essential to running a successful nursery.
Putting wind in your sales
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Point-of-sale systems can help retailers improve their customer relationships, sales and overall business practices.
The green rush
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With marijuana now legal to grow in Oregon, the state government and established agricultural industry are attempting to get cannabis production under control.