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Nursery Guide LIVE clicks into place

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OAN’s first virtual show connected the industry in a new way in March Zen Landis, the Oregon Association of Nurseries’ events and education manager, knows what it’s like to prepare for and help run a big and important professional association event like OAN’s annual Farwest Show. You prepare for months, deal with logistics and coordination, […]

Green Industry Networking Calendar 2019

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Make connections with OAN The Oregon Association of Nurseries is the community dedicated to the long-term success, profitability and excellence of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. Below are opportunities to connect with the industry, build your network and pursue your business success.  Denotes OAN Event Download a print version of OAN’s Green Industry Neworking Calendar […]

Farwest Show launches website, early registration

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“Meet me there” is the theme for the 2018 Farwest Show, August 22-24, in Portland, Oregon — and with a compelling range of dynamic speakers, career-boosting events and quality exhibitors, green industry professionals of every stripe will discover plenty of reasons to attend. “The excitement is building for this year’s show,” said Allan Niemi, director […]

OAN Green Industry Networking Calendar

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Make connections with OAN The Oregon Association of Nurseries is the community dedicated to the long-term success, profitability and excellence of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. Below are opportunities to connect with the industry, build your network and pursue your business success.  Denotes OAN Event Download a print version of OAN’s Green Industry Neworking Calendar […]

OAN honors industry’s best with 2017 awards

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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 3–4, 2017 at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The convention also featured the passing of the president’s gavel from retailer and grower […]

Farwest Trade Show announces keynote speaker for 2015

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Press Release — November 4, 2014: Finding and realizing opportunity in the horticulture industry is the focus for the 2015 Farwest Trade Show, August 27-29, 2015, in Portland, Ore. Award-winning marketing and customer service expert Ron Rosenberg will bring his brand of business and professional development to Farwest to help growers, retailers, landscapers, wholesale buyers and […]

Invasive species cook-off set for Sept. 28

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Chef Philippe Parola and his Asian Carp dish with Tour Eiffel Invasive species, such as nutria and Japanese knotweed, pose a major threat to native habitats, costing the U.S. an estimated $120 billion annually. One way to beat them is by eating them! Promoting this idea is the “Eradication by Mastication” event. The fundraiser, now in its […]

Attend “Covering Your Assets” workshop on August 13

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Photo by Jason Faucera, Clackamas County SWCD Discover ways to save money, reduce pesticide use, and improve the results of pesticide applications at the “Covering Your Assets” workshop on Wednesday, August 13, from 3–9 p.m. at Hans Nelson Nursery (31020 SE Waybill Rd., Boring, Oregon). This hands-on workshop will cover sprayer care, manual and electronic […]