This month’s issue helps nurseries navigate the challenges of shipping their products efficiently and economically to their buyers.
- An uncertain road: When it comes to freight rates, the future is always in motion. By Jon Bell.
- On the receiving end: Communication with the destination will help plants arrive without disruption. By Mitch Lies.
- Meet the Leader: Treating people with fairness and respect is a guiding principle for OAN associate member representative Patrick Peterson. By Vic Panichkul.
Columns:
- A non-traditional path to the nursery busines: “I did not grow up in a farming family. My father, Mike, worked as a fleet and lease manager, while my mother, JoEllen, created and sold handmade jewelry.” By Patrick Newton.
- Your voice matters: “And unless we use our voices to change the trajectory of the discussion in our state, and nationally, we will suffer the consequences.” By Jeff Stone.
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- Innovation, inspiration and insights: The 2025 IPPS Western Region meeting in Canada offered growers many chances to connect and learn. By Lloyd Nackley
.