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Retailers share outlook for 2009

By Curt Kipp — Posted March 13, 2009

The Retail and Greenhouse chapters of the Oregon Association of Nurseries held a joint meeting last night to talk about current retail trends, and the relationship between growers and garden centers. And as seen in the above photo, the turnout was huge. People filled a large greenhouse at Little Prince of Oregon Nursery just south […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Consumer trends, Edibles, Greenhouses, Marketing, OAN, Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries

Meet the crew at OAN, Digger

By Curt Kipp — Posted February 10, 2009

The Oregon Association of Nurseries will hold its second open house today, from 4-6 p.m. in the OAN building, 29751 S.W. Town Center Loop West, Wilsonville, Ore. (get directions) The purpose of the gathering is to give members and non-members alike the chance to meet people, network, learn more about what 2009 has in store […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Events, OAN

Do ask, do tell

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 26, 2009

Metal thefts long have been a concern for nurseries and growers. The thieves target irrigation pipes and other pieces of equipment, and then sell them anonymously to scrap metal dealers for cash (often to fund drug habits). That’s why the Oregon Association of Nurseries has been among the strongest voices asking for greater enforcement and […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Irrigation, Legal, Metal thefts, Nursery Equipment, OAN, Politics

Governor, ODA director seek disaster declaration

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 14, 2009

Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Katy Coba, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, have gone to bat for Oregon nurseries by seeking a disaster declaration, which would free up assistance to those who suffered winter storm damage. The announcement was made at an OAN-organized meeting Tuesday afternoon in Wilsonville. On Monday, Kulongoski wrote a letter […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: OAN, ODA, Storm Damage Resources, USDA, Weather

Back to Basics: A Grower’s Seminar

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 9, 2009

Note 12.Jan.09: The original posting mistakenly stated the event is Tuesday. It is actually Wednesday. We apologize for the error. The Oregon Association of Nurseries, Greenhouse Chapter, will present “Back to Basics: A Grower’s Seminar,” all day next Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn, 25425 S.W. 95th Ave., Wilsonville, Ore. (directions). Things get […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Education, Events, Greenhouses, OAN, Operations, Pesticides, Pests and Diseases, Wholesale Nurseries

Disaster assistance meeting is Tuesday

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 9, 2009

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Oregon Association of Nurseries is holding a question and answer session about the recent winter storm damage, and what resources nursery owners may have to get back on their feet. OAN and its executive director, John Aguirre, will host the gathering. Attending will be Katy Coba (pictured), director of the […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Greenhouses, OAN, Operations, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Storm Damage Resources

News reports on storm damage estimate

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 9, 2009

In the wake of the OAN’s preliminary storm damage estimate of $18-$31 million, which affected both plant stock and greenhouse structures, several media outlets have published stories (some in addition to the initial round of stories last week): The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Associated Press article (Published on Forbes.com) The Times (Tigard, Ore.) Oregon Public Broadcasting […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Greenhouses, OAN, Operations, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Storm Damage Resources, USDA, Weather

Governor’s chief of staff visits nursery leaders

By Curt Kipp — Posted December 10, 2008

Chip Terhune, chief of staff for Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, visited with members of the OAN Government Relations Committee yesterday. Association officials deemed it significant that the governor’s top aide would come to listen to the views and concerns of green industry leaders. “It speaks to the strength and credibility of our organization,” OAN Director […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Business, Invasive species, Legal, OAN, Politics, Regulations, Transportation, Workforce

WSNLA and OAN want your comments

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 26, 2008

It was announced recently that OAN and WSNLA are considering a merger, which would create a nursery industry association covering the two Northwest states. Now, there is a new Web site where, as a member of either association, you can leave your comments (good and bad) about this idea, and even ask questions. The site […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: OAN, WSNLA

Merger ahead?

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 17, 2008

Big news. The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association are considering a merger. The boards of both organizations voted last week to move forward with the idea, and members of both groups were informed last week. If negotiations are successful, then the idea would be put to a vote […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Business, OAN, WSNLA

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