On Tuesday, the Oregon Association of Nurseries was awarded grant funds to expand training provided by its new Lean program. The program, launched in October, provides nurseries with training to help them fine-tune their production processes for better efficiency, less waste and greater profitability. Job Growers, a public/private partnership that works to improve economic vitality […]
Willamette Chapter funds greenhouse upgrades at Chemeketa
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The Willamette Chapter of the OAN has donated $5,000 to the Horticulture Program at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore. The funds will go toward the purchase of new propagation tables and a new misting system in one of the program’s greenhouses. Dr. D. Craig Anderson, dean of the Department of Natural Resources, accepted the […]
Farwest Show 2010 in the books
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The 2010 Farwest Show in Portland, Ore. took place Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 26–28 and by most accounts was a big success! Attendees and exhibitors alike reported a more optimistic vibe on the show floor, and there were many changes made designed to help participants get ahead and stay ahead in the industry. Click below to check […]
Extension center gathers input on its future
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There will be a summit and open forum to gather input for the future of Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) from 4–8 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at Al Kader Shrine Center, 25100 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville. The agenda is called “Developing Our Plan Together,” and the agenda is here (PDF). […]
Oregon Nurseries Foundation offers scholarships for 2010
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Students interested in studying horticulture at the college level are eligible for scholarships being made available by the Oregon Nurseries Foundation. The various scholarship awards are sponsored by individuals as well as OAN chapters, as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals. High school graduates who will attend college in the […]
Urban forestry conference is accepting speaker proposals
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The committee that is planning the 2010 Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Conference is inviting potential speakers to submit a presentation proposal for possible inclusion in the conference program. The conference will be presented June 2-3, 2010 by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Community Trees, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. On […]
OSU introduces Therapeutic Horticulture degree program
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Oregon State University has introduced a new degree program (PDF) in Therapeutic Horticulture. Majors will learn to use their horticultural skills and knowledge to improve the lives of people with physical, emotional or mental challenges. The program curriculum will integrate courses in horticulture, landscape design and maintenance, psychology, sociology and health. Courses in therapeutic hort […]
Green industry seminars coming up
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Early registration is now open for the seventh annual Willamette Valley Green Industry Seminars, presented by several partners including the Oregon Association of Nurseries. These afternoon workshops take place every Tuesday from Nov. 3-Dec. 15 at the Natural Resource Education Center, The Oregon Garden, Silverton, Ore. Topics are listed on the series brochure, which can […]
Practically green
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SPROut, the Sustainable Plant Research and Outreach Center, is offering a couple of upcoming all-day workshops of note. The details: Ecological Design Principles for Water Treatment – Saturday, Sept. 26Ecological design principles have been the basis for many commercially-available, plant-based engineered systems for water treatment such as Living Machines, Eco-Machines, and Lake Restorers. Applications of these […]
Save big on Farwest Show registration
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Everyone’s talking about Oregon’s nursery showcase, the 37th annual Farwest Show, which is set for Aug. 20-22 in Portland, but time is running short! You only have a few more days to save big on admission to the show. This Friday, July 31, is the deadline for early bird registration, which will save you $10-$20 […]
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