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Meet the Leader: Wes Bailey

By Peter Szymczak — Posted November 1, 2017

Fall is a busy time for Wes Bailey. But then, he is never one to sit still. Fall is football season (he coaches a youth football team), and retail garden centers are busy stocking poinsettias — half a million of which are grown at the Smith Gardens site in Aurora, Oregon, where Bailey has been […]

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Nursery industry professionals converge at the Farwest Show in Portland

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 31, 2017

For nursery professionals who wanted to “Be Far From Ordinary,” the 2017 Farwest Show had much to offer. More than 400 exhibitors, including 57 that were exhibiting at Farwest for the first time. Three exceptional nursery tours. An inspiring keynote from Terri McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries. A strong collection of expert seminars with Dan Hinkley, […]

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Walla Walla Nursery wins Farwest Best in Show booth award

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 24, 2017

Walla Walla Nursery (Booth #12019) captured the coveted Ted Van Even Best in Show booth award at the 2017 Farwest Show.

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Employee retention through engagement

By Mark Steranka — Posted August 1, 2017

Business owners can employ several strategies to keep workers motivated, productive and happy.

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OAN Member Profile: Bailey Nurseries

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 1, 2017

With operations in five states, Bailey Nurseries is a large, diversified, family-owned wholesale grower.

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Seeding our future

By Allison Pennell — Posted August 1, 2017

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: Sam Barkley

By Peter Szymczak — Posted August 1, 2017

Get to know the Mt. Hood Chapter president and future steward of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

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Evelyn Schmidt, co-founder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., passes away

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 12, 2017

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Evelyn Schmidt, the cofounder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., a wholesale tree nursery based in Boring, Oregon. She died July 6, 2017 at the age of 96.

Filed Under: Nursery News, OAN Members, Uncategorized

Meet the Leader: Darcy Ruef

By Peter Szymczak — Posted June 1, 2017

From retail sales to scholarships, this third-generation nurserywoman keeps her eye on the bottom line.

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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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NURSERY NEWS

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. celebrates 80 years as a nursery standout

Monrovia Nursery Company celebrates 100 years of innovation and looks to the future

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

Bailey Nurseries removed dams to build environmental resilience

The new NurseryGuide.com powers up with new features

Terra Gardens owner’s gesture for his mother opens the door to other wheelchair-bound gardeners

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Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan visits Farwest Show

Sofia® Cherry Laurel and Saturnalia™ American hybrid oak shine at New Varieties Showcase 

Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show at Farwest

A sense of excitement in the air at Farwest

Deciphering Oregon’s plastics recycling law

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

ONF scholarships help recipients launch their career in horticulture

New AmericanHort CEO introduces himself to OAN

OAN members see benefits and rewards from serving ag industry organizations

More member stories

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