The Oregon Association of Nurseries recently honored several members for their outstanding achievements and service to the nursery industry. These awards were announced at the annual OAN Convention November 4–5, 2016 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.
Meet the Leader: Mark Leichty
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OAN state board representative Mark Leichty talks sedums, social media and his keys to success.
Member Profile: J Farms LLC
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Nursery owners Jenni Burkhead and Jim Lewis specialize in hand-grafted conifers and Japanese maples.
Meet the Leader: Denece Messenger
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Get to know the 2016 Farwest Show chairwoman
and CEO of Decorative Bark Inc.
Seeds for the future
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The Oregon Nurseries Foundation supports incoming or continuing college students who are preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields
Meet the Leader: Anthony Kinen
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Four years ago, Anthony Kinen gave up a promising career to take over his father’s farm — but he isn’t looking back.
OAN Member Profile: Tsugawa Nursery
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For nearly 35 years, Tsugawa Nursery has been one of the top garden centers in Southwest Washington.
Meet the Leader: Lisa Barnett
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The OAN Retail Chapter’s secretary shares her tips and advice for keeping co-workers and customers happy.
McPheeters Turf Inc.
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Get to know McPheeters Turf, a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated farm specializing in turf grass and plants that thrive in Central Oregon’s high desert climate.
Meet the Leader: Jim Simnitt
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The incoming secretary of OAN’s Executive Committee
talks about how he got into the nursery business and
what’s needed to attract new blood.