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OAN Green Industry Networking Calendar

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Make connections with OAN The Oregon Association of Nurseries is the community dedicated to the long-term success, profitability and excellence of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. Below are opportunities to connect with the industry, build your network and pursue your business success.  Denotes OAN Event Download a print version of OAN’s Green Industry Neworking Calendar […]

OAN honors industry’s best with 2017 awards

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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 3–4, 2017 at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The convention also featured the passing of the president’s gavel from retailer and grower […]

Farwest Trade Show announces keynote speaker for 2015

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Press Release — November 4, 2014: Finding and realizing opportunity in the horticulture industry is the focus for the 2015 Farwest Trade Show, August 27-29, 2015, in Portland, Ore. Award-winning marketing and customer service expert Ron Rosenberg will bring his brand of business and professional development to Farwest to help growers, retailers, landscapers, wholesale buyers and […]

Invasive species cook-off set for Sept. 28

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Chef Philippe Parola and his Asian Carp dish with Tour Eiffel Invasive species, such as nutria and Japanese knotweed, pose a major threat to native habitats, costing the U.S. an estimated $120 billion annually. One way to beat them is by eating them! Promoting this idea is the “Eradication by Mastication” event. The fundraiser, now in its […]

Attend “Covering Your Assets” workshop on August 13

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Photo by Jason Faucera, Clackamas County SWCD Discover ways to save money, reduce pesticide use, and improve the results of pesticide applications at the “Covering Your Assets” workshop on Wednesday, August 13, from 3–9 p.m. at Hans Nelson Nursery (31020 SE Waybill Rd., Boring, Oregon). This hands-on workshop will cover sprayer care, manual and electronic […]

Yard, Garden & Patio Show to continue under new ownership

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Oregon’s Yard, Garden & Patio Show will continue into 2015 and beyond, according to a joint announcement made July 17. Metropolitan Productions Inc. has purchased the 26-year-old consumer event, designed expressly for gardeners and homeowners, from the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN). The next edition will be held Friday–Sunday, February 27–March 1, 2015, at the […]

Willamette Chapter raises $4,700 at Ag Fest Plant Sale

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OAN’s Willamette Chapter just made a sizable deposit into its educational fund — and an investment in the green industry’s future workforce. The chapter raised $4,700 at its annual plant sale, which took place this past April 26–27 at the Oregon Ag Fest in Salem. The money will be used to grow and train a […]

Travel firm organizing nursery tour of Brazil

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CORRECTION: Initially this post listed the incorrect year for the tour. The tour will be taking place Oct. 19–28, 2014. We apologize for any inconvenience. Anglatin Travel Ltd. is organizing a guided and hosted tour of Brazil for nursery professionals this coming October. The group will visit nurseries, botanical gardens, flower markets, greenhouses, rain forests, […]