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OAN Retail Nursery Guide now available

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 23, 2011

Spring is here. How about a nursery road trip? You can now get the 2011 OAN Retail Nursery Guide at garden centers and visitor information centers all across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Here’s the press release: 2011 Retail Nursery Guide Available Free for Seasoned and Aspiring GardenersOregonians asked to “buy local” when it comes to […]

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Jordan Schrader Ramis offers nursery law seminars

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 10, 2011

OAN member Jordan Schrader Ramis PC, a law firm based in Portland that specializes in business and real estate law, is offering a series of seminars on nursery industry law. All seminars will be 90 minutes in duration, and will begin at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Association of Nurseries office, 29751 S.W. Town Center […]

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Nurseries could benefit from flying eye in the sky

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 9, 2011

We mentioned earlier that an Oregon State University research project aimed at developing mini-choppers for nursery applications was among several projects that received grant funding from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The dimunitive helicopters, weighing about 2 pounds and costing about $3,500 each, would be outfitted with digital cameras and used to automate the process […]

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OAN, Farwest Show recognize ‘The Year of the Conifer’

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 2, 2011

The Oregon Association of Nurseries issued the following press release today: Conifers add year-round interest to gardens, parks, highways and cityscapes, yet they are often overlooked when designs are created. Oregon growers produce more grafted conifers than any other state in the U.S., and the Farwest Show, produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries, hopes […]

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Ed Schultz at NW Ag Show

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 25, 2011

We told you a few weeks back about the new book by Oregon nurseryman Ed Schultz. Turns out that he will be selling and signing the book today and Thursday at the NW Ag Show. Stop by his table and say hello!

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State of Perfection Clip #3: Harts Nursery of Jefferson

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 17, 2011

Here’s video #3 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Doug Hart from Harts Nursery of Jefferson, which logically enough, is located in Jefferson, Ore.: Still haven’t read this month’s State of Perfection stories? What are you waiting for? (PDF). Don’t forget — next Monday, we will have video #4, featuring KG Farms of […]

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A retired nurseryman’s life story

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 14, 2011

Ed Schultz, the founder and former owner of Calorwash Nursery, has published his own life’s story, “A Warrior’s Tale: From World War II to World Traveler.” After fighting in the South Pacific under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, he vowed that his killing days were over, and he wanted to do something more positive – like start […]

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State of Perfection Clip #2: Sevenoaks Native Nursery

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 10, 2011

Here’s video #2 in our State of Perfection video series, featuring Mike Ridling and Scott Anderson of Sevenoaks Native Nursery in Albany, Ore.: If you haven’t had the chance to read this month’s State of Perfection stories, check them out (PDF). And check back next Monday when we will present video #3, featuring Harts Nursery […]

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OAN Lean project wins $27,000 grant

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 6, 2011

On Tuesday, the Oregon Association of Nurseries was awarded grant funds to expand training provided by its new Lean program. The program, launched in October, provides nurseries with training to help them fine-tune their production processes for better efficiency, less waste and greater profitability. Job Growers, a public/private partnership that works to improve economic vitality […]

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OAN board sets industry-wide goal for energy efficiency

By Curt Kipp — Posted October 8, 2010

Oregon’s nursery industry will work together over the next 10 years to improve energy efficiency by 25 percent, according to a goal adopted recently by the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) Board of Directors. The energy savings will be realized through OAN members’ participation in a voluntary energy efficiency program. The program will be organized […]

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NURSERY NEWS

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New USDA Census of Hort arriving in mailboxes this month

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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

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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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