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Battling a labor shortage

By Denise Ruttan — Posted May 3, 2016

Oregon growers use various strategies to find and keep the workers that are essential to running a successful nursery.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Workforce

Putting wind in your sales

By Denise Ruttan — Posted April 1, 2016

Point-of-sale systems can help retailers improve their customer relationships, sales and overall business practices.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Retail Nurseries

The green rush

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted February 1, 2016

With marijuana now legal to grow in Oregon, the state government and established agricultural industry are attempting to get cannabis production under control.

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Plants, Regulations

Rules of employee engagement

By Mark Steranka — Posted December 1, 2015

Disengaged employees represent a lost business opportunity, but change is possible through these five action items

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations, People

Are branded programs for you?

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted December 1, 2015

These eight questions will help growers weigh the advantages and risks of growing branded plants

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Marketing, Plants

Leaner lines of communication

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted October 1, 2015

Making information flow from top to bottom and back again keeps everyone on the same page and growing

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Boosting business with integrated IT systems

By Anish Nanavati — Posted September 11, 2015

Today’s technology can help you make more accurate decisions to move your business forward

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Understanding the net investment income tax

By Ryan Kuenzi — Posted August 1, 2015

Learn how businesses and individuals can reduce their exposure to this new Medicare tax

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Consumer trends, Digger, Digger magazine

The scoop on soil health

By Denise Ruttan — Posted July 1, 2015

Good dirt is a combination of site selection and sustainable production practices

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Operations

Preserving precious water

By Elizabeth Petersen — Posted June 1, 2015

Growers put a variety of practices into place to save this valuable resource

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation

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