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The Oregon Association of Nurseries has published the “Safe Procurement and Production Manual,” a 100-page guide to producing healthy nursery stock by using a systems approach. The book is available online now as a PDF download, at no cost.

In addition, a free, full-color print version is available for the asking at this year’s Farwest Show! Simply venture on over to Booth 2066, the OAN Sustainability Resource Center, and pick up your copy. Copies are also available at the OAN office in Wilsonville.

When it comes to preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests and pathogens, a proactive approach that intelligently targets areas of highest risk is better than reacting to things as they happen. This easy-to-follow book helps growers evaluate their own nursery operations. It contains best practices that are proven to be effective at reducing risks from plant pests and pathogens. Different chapters of the book address the various components of plant production, from propagation to final shipment.

» Download the Safe Procurement and Production Manual (PDF).

If you have questions or comments, contact Whitney Rideout, wrideout@oan.org.