The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Dave Adams, a retired former extension agent for Oregon State University who was an honorary lifetime member of OAN and a member of the Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame. He passed away last Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at an area hospital, from complications […]
In Memoriam: Dave Adams
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Dave Adams, professor emeritus of horticulture at Oregon State University and retired nursery and greenhouse extension agent. Adams also was noted for his work with the Ornamental Northwest Seminars and the Master Gardeners. He passed away Tuesday, January 4. Dr. Adams […]
Proven Winners hires two to work on retail accounts
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— PostedJessica DeGraaf has been appointed director of retail sales for Proven Winners®, according to a release from the company. She will direct the company’s relationship with independent retail garden centers partners and continue to work directly with key accounts. Jessica will also develop new support programs to support retailers. Heather Poire has also been appointed […]
Western Pulp Products hires sales and marketing manager
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— PostedDon Wackerly has been appointed to the position of sales and marketing manager for Western Pulp Products Co., according to a release from the company. Based out of Corvallis, Oregon, he will be promoting Vintner’s Choice molded wine shipping products (made from recycled paper), protective innerpack products, nursery and greenhouse containers, and mâché floral containers. […]
In Memoriam: Glen Hart
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— PostedThe Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Glen Hart, owner of longtime members Hart’s Nursery of Jefferson, a greenhouse grower based in Jefferson, Oregon. He passed away October 14, 2021 at the age of 86. Glen was born in Albany, Oregon to Charles and Margaret (Cochran) Hart. He grew up […]
Lessons from an ice storm
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— PostedWidespread tree destruction highlights the importance of proper selection and maintenance The northern Willamette Valley in Oregon was hit by a once-in-a-generation ice storm on February 12 and 13 of this year. In the small town of Silverton, where the valley meets the Cascade Range foothills, freezing rain fell for more than 30 hours. Trees […]
J. Frank Schmidt transitions new Midwest sales representative
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— PostedDoug Danielsen has been hired as a Northern Midwest territory sales representative for J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., according to a release from the wholesale grower. Ian McLaren is retiring on June 30 after 44 years of service. Danielsen has a bachelor of science degree in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Minnesota Twin […]
In Memoriam: Arda Berryhill
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— PostedArda Berryhill, who founded and owned Berryhill Nursery in Sherwood, Oregon, along with her husband, Roger, passed away May 13, 2021 at the age of 86.
Puget Sound Plants hires lead buyer, sales
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— PostedJustin Parker has been hired as the lead buyer for Puget Sound Plants, according to a release from the company. He has 20 years of nursery industry experience. In addition to providing production strategies for their business partners, he will be purchasing nursery stock for the Maltby and Olympia sales yards. Aaron Bernhard has been […]
APHIS testing new portal to find import requirements
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— PostedThe USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is developing a new online portal to make it easier to locate and display import requirements, according to a release from the agency. The Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) is currently in beta-testing, and it has started with Plants and Plant Products Not for Propagation. The […]
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