We’re sad to report that OAN Executive Director John Aguirre will be leaving us at the end of the month to join the California Association of Winegrape Growers as that group’s new president. John has provided outstanding leadership to the association, which publishes Digger, during his decade-plus tenure at the helm, and he will be […]
OAN seeks funding to fight sudden oak death
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries has asked the federal government to fund additional research to aid the fight against Phytophthora ramorum to the tune of $7.5 million. For more details, see the OAN’s Government Relations blog.
Oregon, California growers sue to reopen South Carolina plant market
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Nurseries can’t afford to let disease spread. They take seriously the threat of Phytophthora ramorum, commonly known as sudden oak death – and so does the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For several years, APHIS has had rules in effect to protect ecosystems and plant material. Nurseries in Oregon and California have […]
State of Perfection Clip 4: Bountiful Farms
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Clip 4 in our State of Perfection videos features Bountiful Farms in Woodburn, Ore., which is known for its sculptured plants. Todd Nelson, co-owner, talks about the company’s signature tree screens, which can be used to create outdoor “rooms” and other private areas. Check it out. We’ll be back soon with two more videos – […]
Bob Terry honored as Agriculturalist of the Year
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Bob Terry, owner of Fisher Farms and past president (2007-08) of the Oregon Association of Nurseries, has been chosen Agriculturalist of the Year for 2009 by the Agri-Business Council of Oregon. The council put together a very nice tribute video, which you can view here.
Bushue re-elected president of Oregon Farm Bureau
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Barry Bushue has been re-elected to a sixth two-year term as president of the Oregon Farm Bureau. In addition he will continue to serve as vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Bushue is the owner of Bushue Farming Co. Inc. in Boring, Ore., a retail and wholesale grower of berries, pumpkins and nursery […]
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