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Willamette Chapter raises $4,700 at Ag Fest Plant Sale

By Curt Kipp — Posted May 27, 2014

OAN’s Willamette Chapter just made a sizable deposit into its educational fund — and an investment in the green industry’s future workforce. The chapter raised $4,700 at its annual plant sale, which took place this past April 26–27 at the Oregon Ag Fest in Salem. The money will be used to grow and train a […]

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April Digger showcases creative containers

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 2, 2014

Hot off the press, the April issue of Digger showcases the nearly limitless planting possibilities when gardening in pots, boxes and hanging baskets. Click here to read the article (PDF). Other articles in the issue include: • “For the birds” (PDF) — Mike Darcy calls for a common-sense response to the recent controversy surrounding Nandina domestica […]

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Welcome OAN’s new publications assistant

By Curt Kipp — Posted April 19, 2013

Join us in welcoming Peter Szymczak (pronounced “Sim-chak”) to the OAN staff! Peter is the former editor of Northwest Palate Magazine and a frequent contributor to The Oregonian and other regional periodicals. As publications assistant, Peter will design and write for Digger, compile the weekly Member Update e-newsletter, and assist senior manager of publications Curt […]

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Horticulture classes this fall

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 14, 2009

Chemeketa Community College has announced several classes in horticulture, landscaping and agribusiness on its fall schedule. Among them are classes on growing media, green roofs/green walls, ecological design for water treatment, urban applications in ecological horticulture, and more. Check out the offerings on Chemeketa’s Hort Department Web page (scroll down to see fall classes).

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The pros and cons of furloughs

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 26, 2009

Sad though it may be, many employers resorting to layoffs and terminations as a means to reducing costs. After all, labor is the largest expense for many employers. During the current recession, a different option has become increasingly popular. Furloughs are mandatory, unpaid time off for a larger group of employees. Unlike layoffs, furloughs keep […]

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Nurseries: the next generation

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 20, 2009

Do you know a young person who might be willing to consider a career in nurseries, or just agriculture in general? www.thelandlovers.org is a nifty new site that provides information about the different careers that are available. A tip of the hat to Chris Guntermann for letting us know about this well-made and informative site.

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NURSERY NEWS

Fall Creek promotes Amelie Aust to executive board chair

Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

Verl Holden retires from Oregon Garden Foundation Board

Fall Creek promotes Dave Daniel to general manager for U.S. and Canada

NWFCS, Farm Credit West create new association

More Nursery News

FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Secure your 2023 Farwest hotel room and save

Farwest Show to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2023

Nursery professionals connect at Farwest

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

Nightfall Snowbell sweeps top honors in Farwest New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

From the pages of Digger

April 2023: The Trees Issue

March 2023: Water Outlook 2023

February 2023: Greenhouse Issue ’23

January 2023: The Retail Issue

December 2022: Oregon is Nursery Country

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The Value of Membership

Meet the Leader: Angela Bailey

OAN Member Profile: Oregon Flowers Inc. 

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

More member stories

CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

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Nursery Guide LIVE

Nursery Guide LIVE clicks into place

Booth spaces still available for Nursery Guide LIVE March 17–18

Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace postponed due to winter storm damage

Keynote presentations at Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace provide insight on green industry trends in 2021 and beyond

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