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Nufarm promotes internal leadership positions

By Bill Goloski — Posted February 23, 2022

Nufarm Americas has promoted three individuals to lead the company’s business segments, according to a release from the company. The company has reorganized the leadership structure to better support new product launches and expansion efforts in the next few years. Heidi Warner has been promoted to the ornamental segment lead, Cam Copley will head the […]

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In Memoriam: Shawn Holt

By Bill Goloski — Posted February 9, 2022

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the death of Shawn Holt, who worked as a nursery sales representative for several Oregon-based wholesale nurseries and owned a nursery himself. He passed away from a rare autoimmune lung disease on November 17, 2021, at the age of 61. Shawn was born and raised in […]

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Mycorrhizal Applications hires Southeast sales manager

By Bill Goloski — Posted February 2, 2022

Joseph Setter has been hired by Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) to be a new sales account manager for the Southeastern U.S., according to a release from the company. Based out of Greenville, South Carolina, he will support growers and distributors in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Setter […]

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USDA hires state director of rural development

By Bill Goloski — Posted February 2, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture appointed Margaret Hoffmann to lead a rural development office in Oregon, according to a report from Oregon Capital Chronicle (Salem, Oregon). She will be helping to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in grants and loans from the agency to farmers and ranchers. The office distributed $680 million in assistance […]

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Bailey hires licensee account representative

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 26, 2022

Nick Stevens has been hired for the newly created position of licensee account representative in the Consumer Brand team. He’ll be supporting the growth of Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses across 40 accounts. Stevens was appointed to the position because he excelled in his role at Bailey, demonstrating […]

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In Memoriam: David G. Adams

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 12, 2022

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Dave Adams, a retired former extension agent for Oregon State University who was an honorary lifetime member of OAN and a member of the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame. He passed away last Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at an area hospital, from complications […]

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In Memoriam: Dave Adams

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 5, 2022

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Dave Adams, professor emeritus of horticulture at Oregon State University and retired nursery and greenhouse extension agent. Adams also was noted for his work with the Ornamental Northwest Seminars and the Master Gardeners. He passed away Tuesday, January 4. Dr. Adams […]

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Proven Winners hires two to work on retail accounts

By Bill Goloski — Posted December 22, 2021

Jessica DeGraaf has been appointed director of retail sales for Proven Winners®, according to a release from the company. She will direct the company’s relationship with independent retail garden centers partners and continue to work directly with key accounts. Jessica will also develop new support programs to support retailers. Heather Poire has also been appointed […]

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Western Pulp Products hires sales and marketing manager

By Bill Goloski — Posted December 15, 2021

Don Wackerly has been appointed to the position of sales and marketing manager for Western Pulp Products Co., according to a release from the company. Based out of Corvallis, Oregon, he will be promoting Vintner’s Choice molded wine shipping products (made from recycled paper), protective innerpack products, nursery and greenhouse containers, and mâché floral containers. […]

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In Memoriam: Glen Hart

By Bill Goloski — Posted December 8, 2021

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Glen Hart, owner of longtime members Hart’s Nursery of Jefferson, a greenhouse grower based in Jefferson, Oregon. He passed away October 14, 2021 at the age of 86. Glen was born in Albany, Oregon to Charles and Margaret (Cochran) Hart. He grew up […]

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NURSERY NEWS

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