Sometimes opportunities to solve a problem can present themselves if you’re paying attention.
President’s Message: Effective communication
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Over the next year. I’d like to use this column to share some of those ideas and introduce you to the people who inspired them. My first foray brings me to Smith Gardens in Aurora, Oregon, where I learned a lesson in effective communication.
Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention
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Several of the nursery and greenhouse industry’s finest servants received their deserved recognition at the 2024 OAN President’s Awards Dinner.
Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’
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A sense of optimism and excitement prevailed at the 2024 Farwest Show as the exhibitors put their best foot forward, forged new customer connections, and strengthened existing relationships. “This year’s Farwest Show floor had great energy with over 4,000 in attendance and more than 300 exhibiting companies representing many segments throughout our industry,” said Allan […]
A little bit of mud never hurts
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I have said it many times before, but I truly didn’t see myself becoming a nurserywoman when I was younger. In fact, if I was being completely honest, I see so much karma coming back and smacking me right across the face lately. When I was young and in school, my dad would regularly come […]
Making progress towards sustainability
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When I first saw that this month’s issue of Digger was focused on sustainability, I was apprehensive. I reactively thought about how my small nursery hasn’t reached a scale that would let us focus on sustainability. I thought about what larger nurseries are doing, such as Robinson Nursery. They have stopped shipping 600,000+ pounds of […]
The legacy of trees
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When I saw that this April issue was dedicated to trees, I immediately started thinking about which trees stand out to me and why?
Meet the Leader: Christopher Lee
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Christopher Lee offers advice about navigating the complexities of leadership and pursuing your passion and being your absolute best.
Eight inducted into OAN Hall of Fame
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Eight individuals who were instrumental in the Oregon nursery industry were inducted into the Oregon Association of Nurseries Hall of Fame Class of 2024 last night to the applause from about 100 attendees at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City.
NexGen and its founders seize opportunity to help those new to the industry
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Elizabeth Brentano, production and shipping assistant at Robinson Nursery Inc. in McMinnville, Oregon, and Trystan Lewis, assistant production manager at JLPN Inc. in Salem, Oregon, started NexGen to connect new and up-and-coming people in any role in the nursery industry as well as ancillary industries.
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