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You are here: Home / Issues / November 2016 — The Water Issue

November 2016 — The Water Issue

By Peter Szymczak — Posted November 1, 2016

It is important for nurseries to manage their water use carefully. photo by Curt Kipp

It is important for nurseries to manage their water use carefully. photo by Curt Kipp

In this special edition of Digger magazine, we look at water, one of the key ingredients for growing plants.

Oregon nurseries face a variety of water-related challenges:

  1. Water supplies: Major groups work together to maximize Oregon’s water resources. Download a PDF of this article
  2. Water rights: Agricultural rights holders commonly face a variety of dilemmas. Download a PDF of this article
  3. Water conservation: Agencies and programs offer help with water treatment and conservation. Download a PDF of this article
  4. Water quality: These steps will help ensure nursery ponds perform their function. Download a PDF of this article
  5. Water-wise plants: Easy care and environmental benefits drive requests for drought-tolerant material. Download a PDF of this article

Other stories in the November 2016 issue include:

  • Giving thanks to your customers: It’s a good time to think about saying thank you to the people who make your business work — your customers! Download a PDF of this article
  • We’re coming back strong! Get to know the incoming president of the Oregon Association of Nurseries. Download a PDF of this article
  • Hiring the right family business adviser: Business advisers can help nursery owners build a company that will last for generations. Download a PDF of this article
  • Every drop matters: OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone discusses the organization’s efforts toward maximizing existing water supplies. Download a PDF of this article

You can also read this month’s flipbook edition of Digger (Flash required; fast connection recommended). Please send your comments on the issue to editor Curt Kipp at ckipp@oan.org.

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About Peter Szymczak

Peter Szymczak is the publications manager at the Oregon Association of Nurseries. He writes for and designs Digger magazine.

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