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2015 Farwest Show

Here are posts about the 2015 Farwest Show, August 27–29 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Further down are posts about previous editions of the show.

Secure your 2023 Farwest hotel room and save

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 8, 2023

Hotel registration is now open for the biggest green industry trade show in the West, the 50th annual Farwest Show and conference, set for August 23–25, 2023, at the Oregon Convention Center.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Farwest, Hotels, OAN

March 2023: Water Outlook 2023

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 24, 2023

The March 2023 issue of Digger takes a deep dive into the nursery industry’s use of water, the essential input for the propagation and growth of plant material. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue. Please […]

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Plants, Politics, Retail Nurseries, Water, Wholesale Nurseries

February 2023: Greenhouse Issue ’23

By Peter Szymczak — Posted January 30, 2023

The February 2023 issue of Digger takes a look at the people, products and processes that make Oregon the gold standard of greenhouse production today. Columns: Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN. Download a PDF of this issue. Please send your comments […]

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Plants, Politics, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 12, 2022

As part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards™, a jury of volunteer garden retailers roamed the floor and highlighted 12 different products that particularly piqued their interest at the 2022 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon.  The awards as chosen by the judges were presented Thursday afternoon (August 25) at the show, in a presentation emceed by […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show, OAN Members Tagged With: Farwest, Retailers’ Choice Awards

Nightfall Snowbell sweeps top honors in Farwest New Varieties Showcase

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 12, 2022

Nightfall Snowbell from J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. swept both the People’s Choice and the judges’ honors in the New Varieties Showcase at the 2022 Farwest Show.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Farwest

Hopper Bros. booth snares top prize at Farwest

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 12, 2022

Farwest Show exhibitors are known for pushing limits to promote the green industry, and for the 2022 edition of the show, that certainly didn’t change. Judges walked the floor to find the best of the best, recognizing several winners with the Ted Van Veen Best in Show booth awards. The show runs through Friday, August 26, at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Oregon. “The exhibitors at Farwest this […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Uncategorized Tagged With: best in show, booths, Farwest, Ted Van Veen

August 2022 — Farwest Edition

By Bill Goloski — Posted August 1, 2022

The double-duty August issue of Digger Magazine includes detailed stories about shade tree trends, shifts in consumer demand, and supply chain woes alongside the 2022 Farwest Show Guide and New Products Showcase companion piece. There is also uplifting news about the new plant releases from Oregon State University and all the recipients of Oregon Nurseries […]

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, Farwest Show

The new era of the industry is upon us

By Jeff Stone — Posted July 21, 2022

It is easy now to look back at how the nursery industry used to be. It’s tempting to measure by the old markers of success, and pine for a time that seemed simpler. In families, business and within our national psyche, that’s a natural reflex. The opportunities and challenges confronting our industry are both familiar […]

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Economy, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Politics

Turbocharge your career at Farwest

By Josh Robinson — Posted July 21, 2022

It’s almost Farwest Show time, and I am pumped for it. The Farwest Show has been a staple in my life for as long as I can remember. My first memories of the show were going there with my parents as a small child. The highlight for me was getting together with my brother as […]

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members

Tailored to today’s customers

By Heather Cyrus — Posted June 22, 2022

Retail expert Anne Obarski explains how to fine tune your business for success The seminars at Farwest this year will feature industry experts from across the globe sharing knowledge with attendees on a wide range of topics. We are thrilled to have Anne Obarski, a long-time favorite professional speaker, join us this year to share […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Education, Farwest

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NURSERY NEWS

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

Bailey Nurseries announces leadership transition

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

March 2023: Water Outlook 2023

February 2023: Greenhouse Issue ’23

January 2023: The Retail Issue

December 2022: Oregon is Nursery Country

November 2022: Transportation and Logistics

More issues of Digger

The Value of Membership

OAN Member Profile: Oregon Flowers Inc. 

These 12 products had buyers buzzing at Farwest

Creating the future generation of nursery leaders

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

More articles

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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