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Ag can be the author of climate solutions

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 31, 2023

The debate over climate change is no longer in the hands of the scientific community or political talking heads on cable news. Rather, it has entered into the flow of societal commentary and demands action.

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN

Meet the leader: Adam Farley

By Adam Farley — Posted October 31, 2023

Adam Farley is leading Countryside Nursery into the future while also taking a role on the OAN Board of Directors.

Filed Under: Meet the Leader, OAN Members Tagged With: Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members, Wholesale Nurseries

Walla Walla Nursery Co. sold to management team

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 17, 2023

Lorne and Aurelea Blackman have sold a 90 percent stake in Walla Walla Nursery Co. Inc. to a team of managers and a customer, the company announced.

Filed Under: Nursery News, Nursery Operations Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Nursery sale, OAN

Former OAN president Kathie Femrite dies

By Vic Panichkul — Posted October 12, 2023

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Kathie Femrite, a former OAN president. She passed away peacefully at her home in Woodburn on September 24, 2023 at age 74.

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: OAN, obituary

From little ones to leadership

By Jeff Stone — Posted October 12, 2023

Families are the cornerstone of OAN and the children of members who grow up in the organization become future leaders

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, OAN

Shared values are our guide

By Todd Nelson — Posted October 2, 2023

One of the many lessons my mother taught me when I was young, was that we should always arise early, and jump start each day in a positive way. 

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: family, gratitude, motivation, OAN, OAN Members

Where the lessons are

By Todd Nelson — Posted September 5, 2023

I once heard a story of a man who had a lifelong dream of sailing the Mediterranean on a cruise ship with his wife. After she passed away, the man decided that if he didn’t go now, he never would. So for a year, he saved whatever he could in order to have enough money to purchase a ticket. 

Filed Under: Columns, President's Message Tagged With: OAN, OAN Members

We exist to serve members

By Jeff Stone — Posted September 5, 2023

It is easy to get disconnected from your trade association during the sprint of shipping, not to mention dealing with weather and labor challenges. However, we all know the great unseen threats that loom over the industry, starting with state and federal regulations. Your volunteer leaders on the OAN Board of Directors and Government Relations Committee serve as your voice and your defense.

Filed Under: Columns, Director's Desk Tagged With: Business, Digger, Digger magazine, OAN, OAN Members

Farwest celebrates 50 years in style

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 29, 2023

The 2023 Farwest Show celebrated 50 years of bringing nursery professionals together in style August 23–25, with more exhibitors, more attendees — and definitely more fun.

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Business, Farwest, OAN, OAN Members, Plants, Wholesale Nurseries

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

By Vic Panichkul — Posted August 25, 2023

Garden retailers roamed the trade show floor as part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards Awards™ and chose 15 different products that caught their eyes as judges at the 2023 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon.

Filed Under: Farwest Show, Retail Garden Centers Tagged With: Farwest, OAN, Plants, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

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NURSERY NEWS

In Memoriam: Melvin John Steffenson

New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

Eason Horticultural Resources is now employee-owned

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

Building trust is key to establishing clientele base for new nurseries

Five owners share their experiences on what it takes to start a nursery businesses

Bailey hires new CFO and chief HR officer

More Nursery News

From the pages of Digger

May 2025: Sustainability Issue

April 2025: The Tree Issue

March 2025: The Perennial Issue

February 2025: The Greenhouse Issue

January 2025: The Retail Issue

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Pests and Diseases

Prioritizing nursery pest challenges

New tools in the battle against thrips

Aiming for precision in pest control

Oregon’s nursery licensing program aims to keep the entire industry healthy

$250,000 shifted to P. austrocedri research

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FARWEST SHOW UPDATES

Sense of excitement prevailed at Farwest as nursery industry ‘Meets the Future’ 

Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

Hopper Bros. wins Best in Show booth award at 2024 Farwest Show   

Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins Judges’ Best in Show at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase

More Updates from Farwest

The Value of Membership

Meet the leader: Sam Pohlschneider

OAN honors the industry’s best

Oregon Association of Nurseries honors the industry’s best at 2024 Convention

More member stories

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