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B2B interaction meets the next horizon

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 25, 2021

The Oregon Association of Nurseries exists for one purpose — to help the members succeed in growing the best plants in the world. Oregon’s growers are doing their part. Recent data show the industry once again surpassing the $1 billion mark in sales. Resiliency never has had a better example than our members. They got […]

Adapt, overcome and go live!

By Kyle Fessler — Posted January 25, 2021

Oregon nurseries have become well versed in the art of adversity. Out of sheer necessity, we have mastered the ability to adapt quickly to whatever may come at us. Winter can be a very erratic time for nursery growers in Oregon. Weather patterns can go from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. […]

OAN announces Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace, set to take place online

By Curt Kipp — Posted January 13, 2021

Nursery Guide LIVE — a virtual marketplace bringing together green industry buyers with the top providers of plants, products and services — will take place Wednesday and Thursday, February 17–18, 2021 at www.NurseryGuideLive.com, the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) announced today. “Nursery Guide LIVE is designed to provide nursery industry professionals with sales and buying opportunities […]

January 2021 – Nursery Country

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 8, 2021

With all the changes that happened this year, one thing didn’t: The nursery and greenhouse industry continues to be the #1 segment in Oregon agriculture. This year, we feature Advanced Ornamentals Inc., Ernst Nursery & Farms, Lone Elder Nursery, and Swan Island Dahlias in our annual Nursery Country issue. Meet the growers making some of […]

The greatest benefit of all

By Kyle Fessler — Posted January 6, 2021

We often hear the phrase, “Membership has its benefits.” When we invest in a membership organization or cause, we expect to see a financial or emotional return on that investment. The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) offers several programs that directly impact your bottom line, with a prime example being our health and dental insurance […]

Milestones and new beginnings

By Jeff Stone — Posted January 6, 2021

As we turn the page to 2021, many people take a moment around this time to reflect and rekindle the embers of a fresh start. Our natural surroundings can serve as a reminder of this process. Sprouting plants and budding trees signal new beginnings. Our industry plays an important role in that process. Many trees […]

Protecting and promoting growers

By Kyle Fessler — Posted November 24, 2020

For those of you whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Kyle Fessler. I am grateful to be able to serve the members of the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) as president for 2021. My wife Mollie and I have been married for 11 years, and together we have five beautiful […]

Leading with a purpose

By Jeff Stone — Posted November 24, 2020

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) remains, by its very definition and mission, a member-driven, service- and advocacy-oriented green industry force. It seems like a decade ago back in March 2020 when the industry and country were tossed into the abyss of COVID-19. Now that the last chapter of 2020 is being written, we should […]

Friends of Nurseries awards announced by OAN

By Bill Goloski — Posted November 11, 2020

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has recognized six public officials as Friends of Nurseries for 2020, OAN Government Relations Committee Chairman Mark Bigej of Al’s Garden & Home announced at the 2020 OAN Convention. Each was recognized for their actions to defend and advance the Oregon nursery industry. Outgoing U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Oregon) was […]

Fall Creek transitions leadership positions

By Bill Goloski — Posted October 22, 2020

Oscar Verges has been promoted to co-CEO of Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc. and Amelie Brazelton Aust has been named executive vice chair of the board of directors, according to a release from the blueberry breeding company. Cort Brazelton will share the CEO role with Oscar, and Amelie will continue to work with them […]