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Farwest Show seminars explore pesticide use and irrigation technologies

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 13, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, has scheduled two seminars that touch on subjects of particular concern and interest for nursery growers. The seminars will deal with the timely issues of pesticide use around pollinators and emergent technologies for efficient irrigation programs. Andony Melathopoulos, assistant professor at Oregon State University, will deliver […]

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Farwest Show speaker details how to market new plant introductions

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 13, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, horticultural expert Maria Zampini will speak on the opportunities new plant varieties offer as sales and marketing tools for companies. Zampini, the president of UpShoot LLC, will deliver her address, “Get New, Stand Out,” on Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:45– 10:45 a.m., Room B115. She will […]

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Farwest Show holds events for young professionals and women in horticulture

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 11, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, will offer two great networking opportunities for key segments of the industry. The Emergent Networking Event focuses on the young nursery professional. Women in Horticulture event gives women in the industry a forum for connection and sharing. The Emergent Networking Event, sponsored by Heritage Seedlings & […]

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Farwest Show to offer pesticide recertification classes

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 10, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show will offer six pesticide credit classes for attendees including one by Kelly Vance from 8:30–9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 22, in Room B119. Vance, an IPM specialist with Beneficial Insectary, will conduct the class with credit for pesticide recertification. Spanish translation will be included. Vance’s presentation, ”Not All Mites Are Spider Mites: […]

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Farwest Show hosts Happy Hour and Pub Crawl

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 10, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, will offer attendees and exhibitors a great mix of fun and networking with two after-hours events this year. Farwest Happy Hour, sponsored by Anderson Pots, will take place at the close of the show’s first day, from 5–7 p.m. Wednesday, August 22 in Lobby A in […]

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2018 Farwest Show to present Retailers’ Choice Awards

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 9, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, will once again sponsor The Garden Center Group’s Retailers’ Choice Awards at this year’s show. The Retailers’ Choice Awards takes place at major trade shows around the country each year. At Farwest, representatives of The Garden Center Group will search the show floor for the top […]

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Farwest Show Retailers’ Choice Awards to recognize best new products for garden retail

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 9, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, will once again sponsor The Garden Center Group’s Retailers’ Choice Awards at this year’s show. The Retailers’ Choice Awards takes place at major trade shows around the country each year. At Farwest, representatives of The Garden Center Group will search the show floor for the top […]

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Farwest Show showcases best new plants and trends

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 8, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24, in Portland, Oregon, will once again offer two of the show’s most popular attractions each year: the New Varieties Showcase and the Growing Trends Showcase. The showcases forecast the products and services that will influence and shape the industry in the coming years. This year’s New Varieties Showcase, sponsored […]

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Farwest Show 2018 speaker applies digital marketing to landscaping businesses

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 6, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, Jack Jostes, an industry leader in digital marketing for landscape professionals, will deliver two presentations focused on driving foot traffic and improving online presence. In his first address, “Driving Foot Traffic for Green Industry Retailers with Digital Marketing,” Thursday, Aug 23, 8:30–9:30 a.m., Room B114, Jostes will look at what […]

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Farwest Show speakers talk about woody breeding and boxwood blight

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 6, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, seminar speakers Dr. Ryan Contreras of Oregon State University (OSU), and Jill Calabro of AmericanHort/Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), will deliver talks of particular interest to nursery growers, sharing insights on new breeding for woody plants and developments in the crisis of boxwood blight. Dr. Contreras’ seminar, “Moving, Shaking and Remaking: […]

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