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Meet the Leader: Josh Robinson

By Peter Szymczak — Posted March 1, 2017

The OAN’s new Membership Chair looks to capitalize on his experiences networking with the new generation of horticulture professionals.

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Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame now accepting nominees

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 14, 2016

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is now accepting nominations for the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame. Nominations are due January 13, 2017 and can be submitted online. The Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame was established to honor and recognize individuals who have been instrumental in the development of the Oregon nursery industry, have brought credit […]

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OAN honors the industry’s best at President’s Awards Banquet

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 9, 2016

The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 4–5, 2016 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

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Meet the Leader: Mark Leichty

By Peter Szymczak — Posted October 3, 2016

OAN state board representative Mark Leichty talks sedums, social media and his keys to success.

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Member Profile: J Farms LLC

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 2, 2016

Nursery owners Jenni Burkhead and Jim Lewis specialize in hand-grafted conifers and Japanese maples.

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Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 2, 2016

Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.

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Seeds for the future

By Allison Pennell — Posted August 2, 2016

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming or continuing college students who are preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields

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Meet the Leader: Anthony Kinen

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2016

Four years ago, Anthony Kinen gave up a promising career to take over his father’s farm — but he isn’t looking back.

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OAN Member Profile: Tsugawa Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 3, 2016

For nearly 35 years, Tsugawa Nursery has been one of the top garden centers in Southwest Washington.

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Meet the Leader: Lisa Barnett

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 1, 2016

The OAN Retail Chapter’s secretary shares her tips and advice for keeping co-workers and customers happy.

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

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Pests and Diseases

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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