The guest worker program offers a labor option, but has its challenges Oregon nurseries are facing pressing labor shortages. Several have turned to mechanization, but the industry still needs human hands. In recent years, those hands have not been adequately available. Many nurseries are considering the H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa program as a potential […]
New immigration bill would create ‘chaos for farmers’
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In January, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new bill to reform immigration laws. But according to OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone, the bill as presently constituted would leave agriculture sectors, including nurseries, far short of the workers they need. Among its requirements, the bill would force all employers to implement the […]
A time for reasoned minds
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October is upon us — the release of summer’s long grip on our operations, leaves rapidly changing into a wonder of colors, crisp mornings and celebrations of Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving. It is difficult not to write about all the tumult happening around our great nation. It is not the first time nor the […]
May 2017
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The May 2017 issue of Digger looks at three of the major issues facing the horticulture industry’s future.
We are your advocate
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OAN is working for solutions to the immigration and labor issues that plague the industry today.
April 2017
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A is for April — and Annuals.
Are you prepared for immigration enforcement actions?
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Protect your business with this 10-point plan in the event of an ICE inspection.
Understanding the big picture
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Major groups work together to maximize Oregon’s water resources.
Congressional standoff over immigration policy ends
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U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday waved the white flag on a Republican attempt to nix the president’s executive actions on immigration.
Homeland Security shutdown looms (Updated)
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The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives are facing a midnight Friday (Feb. 27) deadline to extend funding for the federal Department of Homeland Security and avert a shutdown of that agency.
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