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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

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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

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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

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The scoop on soil health

By Denise Ruttan — Posted July 1, 2015

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

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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

Increasing sales through innovation

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted May 1, 2015

Technology affords salespeople the tools to improve service and generate reorders.

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Today’s learners, tomorrow’s leaders

By Peter Szymczak — Posted May 1, 2015

Chemeketa Community College equips tomorrow’s growers with an education and hands-on horticulture experience.

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

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