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February 2020

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 29, 2020

Growers are finding new markets with medical facilities as they invest in garden spaces to assist with patient care. Producers are also keeping a tight grip on offering credit to their customers in partners to manage finances. Also in this issue, Todd Nelson shares his background and thoughts on the industry, Mike Darcy predicts a […]

Filed Under: Issues Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Health, Meet the leader, OAN, OAN Members, Pests and Diseases, Trees

The healing power of trees

By Tracy Ilene Miller — Posted January 23, 2020

Science is finding that, figuratively speaking, a tree a day keeps the doctor away. Regular exposure to trees and nature can help people recover from illness and lead to better mental and physical health, according to an ever-growing body of research. To the working members of the green industry, such declarations may seem like a […]

Filed Under: Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Health, Trees

Conifers, health care and Coulter featured in December Digger

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 9, 2013

The December issue of Digger has been mailed to subscribers, and the cover story this month is on ground-hugging conifers (PDF). Other articles in this issue include: • “Bee-ing aware of insecticides” (PDF) — Columnist Mike Darcy discusses insecticides containing neonicotinoids and ways garden centers can inform their customers.• “Meet the Leader: John Coulter” (PDF) — […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bees, Business, Digger, Health, Legal, OAN Members, People, Plants, Science

Farm Bureau reacts to health care decision

By Curt Kipp — Posted June 28, 2012

The American Farm Bureau Federation has issued a statement on the Supreme Court decision upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Health, Legal, Politics

Getting ready for H1N1

By Curt Kipp — Posted September 24, 2009

Flu season is almost here. The typical flu season kills 36,000 Americans, hospitalizes 200,000 and costs U.S. businesses $10 billion in lost productivity. With the potentially deadly H1N1 strain in the mix, public officials fear this year’s impacts could be far worse. How can companies and individuals minimize risk? “It’s Not Flu as Usual: An […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Health, Risk Management, Safety

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

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

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Farwest Show to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2023

Nursery professionals connect at Farwest

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Nightfall Snowbell sweeps top honors in Farwest New Varieties Showcase

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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

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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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