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Charlie Hall updates economic projections amid COVID-19

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A U.S. economy that already had several telltale signs of a possible recession has now likely entered one for sure, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, green industry economist Dr. Charlie Hall told listeners at a Monday webinar presented by AmericanHort and the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives (NLAE). “Our economy was functioning, we’ve had a […]

In Memoriam: Bruce Hoskins

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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Bruce C. Hoskins, owner of Pacific Crest Groundcovers in Canby, Oregon. He died December 13, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, following a battle with brain cancer. He was 71. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bruce was the son of Courtney J. Hoskins and […]

Dunn Carney holds 12th annual Ag Summit

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Registration is open for the 12th annual Dunn Caney Ag Summit, held 7:30 a.m.­–1 p.m., January 24, 2020 at the Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, Oregon. Legal advisors on the ag team will host panel discussions and presentations about debtor and creditor rights in the agricultural industry, opportunity zones to benefit rural […]

Garden Media Group appoints Katie Dubow as owner, president

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Starting January 1, 2020, Katie Dubow has taken over as president and owner of Garden Media Group, succeeding her mother and company founder Suzi McCoy. McCoy started the boutique PR and marketing firm business in 1987 under the name IMPACT Marketing. The company focuses on home, garden, horticulture, outdoor living, and lawn and landscape industries. […]

Skagit Horticulture hires VP of sales and marketing

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Ron Vandiver has been appointed as vice president of sales and marketing at Skagit Horticulture, a national supplier of annuals and perennials. Vandiver joins the company with 20 years of experience in grower plastic supplies, which includes periods of starting his own company that was acquired by other commercial horticulture businesses. He was previously the […]

Free conservation planning courses offered for growers

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Marion Soil & Water Conservation District and North Santaim Watershed Council are hosting a free four-part series of courses for small farms and rural properties planning a conservation plan for their land. Experts will discuss protection water, improving soil health, increasing wildlife habitats, and potential project funding. The classes run from 5–7:30 p.m., at the […]

Growers asked to complete internet service survey

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In order to evaluate and assess its services, Oregon business owners and households are asked to identify what broadband services are available to them across the state. Answers will let the state now if the internet services are fast, affordable, and meeting the needs of its people. Take the survey The deadline to complete the […]

Register for a free 4-part succession planning workshop

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East Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Clackamas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are hosting a free Farm Succession Planning workshop series for agricultural business owners. The series will explore many topics — from identifying a transition plans to navigating the Oregon estate tax. Attendees will also receive free one-on-one counseling […]

SAIF announces dividends for Oregon employers

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The board overseeing SAIF, the state-chartered workers’ compensation insurance company, has approved two dividends that policyholders will receive for 2019. One is a $120 million primary dividend to be paid to policyholders based on their premium. The other is a $40 million safety performance dividend to be paid based on each policyholder’s safety results. This is […]