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SUMMARY:AI for the Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ashley Wright\, co-founder & CEO of Plantista \nLearn how to overcome labor shortages\, grow revenue\, and optimize inventory by leveraging AI. In this session\, we’ll cover tactical tools and insights — relevant to all green industry owners and operators!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/ai-for-the-green-industry/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T083000
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Resistance Management
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Raymond A. Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, professor and extension specialist\, Kansas State University \nPESTICIDE CLASS: Spanish Translation\nThis seminar will cover the factors associated with resistance management including how resistance occurs\, mechanisms of resistance\, and the biological factors that promote resistance developing in insect and/or mite pest populations. It will then discuss\, in detail\, how to delay the prospect of resistance developing to current insecticides and miticides by rotating different modes of action. The presentation will provide applied information that will help you mitigate insect and/or mite pest populations developing resistance to insecticides and miticides.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-fundamentals-of-resistance-management-3/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
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SUMMARY:Human Capital Risks When You Have Limited Resources
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Maggiotto Jr\, PHR\, SHRM-SCP\, director of human resource solutions\, BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group \nAre your people generating unnecessary risks to your business? Do you struggle managing people risks because of limited resources? Simple mistakes can cost a company millions or even end a business altogether. However\, solutions to these risks may be easier than you think. You will learn the following: key risk areas within the green industry\, ranges of costs for compliance violations\, costly impact of turnover\, the positive impact of efficiency improvements\, and best practices and remedies for overcoming these challenges. This session will help business leaders and HR professionals identify and overcome these risks and understand the safe harbor afforded by having an independent 3rd party audit of human capital risks.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/human-capital-risks-when-you-have-limited-resources/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T104500
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SUMMARY:Hot Yards\, Cool Tips: Fire-wise Landscaping 101
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Amy Jo Detweiler\, professor and Extension horticulturist\, Oregon State University Extension Service \nJoin us for a practical approach to fire-wise landscaping. We’ll break down the basics of the home ignition zone\, what makes some plants fire-resistant (and others not)\, and how smart design and regular maintenance can make a big difference. We’ll also walk through a few local case studies and share plant picks that work well in a fire-wise landscape.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/hot-yards-cool-tips-fire-wise-landscaping-101/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
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SUMMARY:Managing and Motivating the Multi-Generational Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Todd Downing\, managing partner at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group and Paige Franks\, senior executive search advisor at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group \nFor the first time in history\, five generations collide in the workforce. However\, the horticulture industry faces mass retirements from the high volume of Baby Boomers in our industry. Gen Z is joining the industry and Millennials are stepping into preceding leadership positions\, bringing new ideas in technology\, management\, communication\, culture and personal and professional values and expectations. You will learn the following: What the current understanding of the horticulture industry is from the perspective of each generation. How leaders are managing today’s workplace standards. Advice and insight on best practices of working alongside and embracing multiple generations.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/managing-and-motivating-the-multi-generational-green-industry/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T103000
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SUMMARY:Getting the Most from Your Beneficials: Handling\, Quality Assessment and Application
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Suzanne Wainwright-Evans\, Buglady Consulting \nPESTICIDE CLASS 2-Hour Seminar & Spanish Translation\nAlthough the cost of beneficial insects\, predatory mites\, and nematodes has decreased over the decades\, purchasing them remains an investment. Growers need to ensure these biological controls arrive alive and ready to perform. In this session\, Suzanne will cover best practices for receiving beneficial shipments and how to store them if necessary. She will also go over how to assess their quality and quantity though simple grower-friendly methods. Additionally\, she will explore various application methods and how to assess whether your beneficials are being released alive and active. This session is designed for horticulture professionals across all industry segments who rely on biological control agents in their pest management programs.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/getting-the-most-from-your-beneficials-handling-quality-assessment-and-application/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000
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SUMMARY:Can Technology and Automation Help Ease Labor Concerns?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Connie Lindsay\, sales and marketing manager\, GK Machine Inc. \nAn insightful seminar exploring how advancements in technology and automation can address labor challenges in agriculture. This session will highlight cutting-edge solutions that are transforming the industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovations from GK Machine\, including robotic machines\, automated moving systems\, cutting-edge laser technology\, and the groundbreaking Canopii robotic greenhouse concept. Discover how these tools can improve efficiency\, reduce labor demands\, and streamline processes within your operations. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how technology-driven solutions shape the future!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/can-technology-and-automation-help-ease-labor-concerns/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Internet Marketing Plan 2025–2026
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ron McCabe\, president\, Everbearing Services \nDigital marketing shapes how customers find and choose services. This session covers proven strategies to strengthen you online presence\, connect with the right audience\, and turn website visits into business growth. Learn how to maximize social media\, create compelling content\, and develop a marketing plan that fits the challenges of the green industry. Expect real-world insights and practical steps you can use immediately to reach more customers and stay competitive.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/creating-your-internet-marketing-plan-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T182143Z
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SUMMARY:Attracting the Next Generation to the  Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Broch Martindale\, national nursery and greenhouse account manager at Corteva Agriscience\, Jazmin Albarran executive director of Seed Your Future\, and Rachel Popp\, science teacher at Lake Oswego High School \nFREE Panel Discussion\nWhile labor continues to be one of the largest challenges to the green industry\, what are we doing to connect with the next generation? In this panel discussion you will meet three people who are all working to help students of all ages have access and resources to our fantastic industry. Our industry is changing and so are the employees entering the workforce. Find out what students are looking for and how you can connect with them.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/attracting-the-next-generation-to-the-green-industry/
LOCATION:Room C123
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
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SUMMARY:You Can’t Expect What You Can't Inspect
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Kennedy\, co-founder of Boomerwrangle \nFREE  Breakout Session\nFostering a culture of measurement and metrics is vital for a profitable and productive workplace in the green industry. Knowing your numbers and sharing them with your team is a great way to create a culture of engagement\, ownership and retention. John will introduce the audience to how good companies become great with a few key performance indicators that can drive your business to the next level of success.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/you-cant-expect-what-you-cant-inspect/
LOCATION:Room C124
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20250324T141716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204602Z
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SUMMARY:ODA Case Studies and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keawe Molifua\, ODA pesticide investigator\, Oregon Department of Agriculture \nPESTICIDE Recertification Class\nThis presentation includes a review of several ODA pesticide investigations from recent years. We will discuss the lessons that can be learned from these investigations to improve future pesticide applications. We will cover topics such as Oregon pesticide law\, proper pesticide application\, record-keeping\, drift prevention\, calibration\, pesticide licensing\, label adherence\, regulatory updates\, pesticide storage and transportation.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/oda-case-studies-and-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20250324T141036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204810Z
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SUMMARY:What Am I Missing? Using DNA-based Testing Methods for Detection of Viruses and Viroids.
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aubry Field\, founder and lead scientist\, Lizzy Blossom LLC. \nNew viruses and viroids continually arise due to climate change\, international shipment of plants\, and the ability of these pathogens to rapidly evolve and adapt to their environment. Different DNA versions of a virus or viroid can sometimes go undetected depending on which method is utilized for testing. Examples of missed detection will be discussed and how DNA-based techniques can identify these new deviants.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/what-am-i-missing-using-dna-based-testing-methods-for-detection-of-viruses-and-viroids/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Growers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165237Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Training in Your IPM Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Broch Martindale\, national nursery and greenhouse account manager\, Corteva Agriscience \nSpanish Translation \nHow we train greatly depends on several factors. In this talk Martindale will demonstrate the importance in training your team. Martindale will highlight some techniques for you to use the next time you train members of your team. Training often gets a negative feel but that’s because you haven’t connected to your team. Martindale will walk us through the steps on how to build a robust training program.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-importance-of-training-in-your-ipm-program/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20250324T135330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T205305Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Todd Downing\, managing partner at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group and Paige Franks\, senior executive search advisor at BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group \nAs innovations in technology\, automation and AI are on the rise\, our ability to connect with and understand each other on a humanistic and emotional level declines. Now more than ever\, emotional intelligence\, or EQ\, is a valuable and necessary skill in the workplace\, especially in leadership. You will learn the following: What EQ is and its application in the workplace. How EQ influences and benefits the workplace. Resources and strategies for leaders and employees to improve\, measure and evaluate their EQ.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-importance-of-emotional-intelligence-in-the-green-industry/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T221739Z
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SUMMARY:Key to Mitigate Climate Change Lies Hidden Beneath Our Feet: A Win-Win for Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mike Amaranthus\, Ph.D. President MycoAnalytics LLC\, Adjunct Associate Professor Oregon State University \nSoils serve as tremendous storehouses of the Earth’s carbon\, and even a small change in the percent carbon in the soil can significantly impact the maintenance of the Earth’s atmosphere. Up to 36% of the annual global carbon emissions are estimated to be stored in the soil’s mycorrhizal mycelial network. In horticulture systems\, there is significant potential for generating a mycelium network on millions of plants and acres. We must manage our relationship with soil and horticulture to produce the plants we need while simultaneously increasing soil fertility\, plant quality and by incorporating carbon into the ground. It’s a win-win for horticulture.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/key-to-mitigate-climate-change-lies-hidden-beneath-our-feet-a-win-win-for-horticulture/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T202418Z
UID:10000692-1724401800-1724405400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Biostimulants and Biopesticides in Horticultural Production Systems
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Anissa Poleatewich\, Senior Manager Product Development\, Mycorrhizal Applications \nAnissa will discuss Biostimulants (mycorrhizae) and Biofungicdes in Horticulture Production Systems and will cover use of products for control of plant diseases.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/mycorrhizae-101-biological-root-stimulants/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234855Z
UID:10000684-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Plant Selection and Production
DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Ryan Contreras\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Past Successes and Future Directions for Nursery Breeding at Oregon State \nDescription: Since 2009\, the Ornamental Plant Breeding Program has been working to support the nursery industry through the development of new cultivars. To date\, we have released seven trees and shrubs exhibiting a variety of improvements. The program continues to evolve and push into new directions of evaluation and techniques. We will summarize where we have come and explore future directions including breeding for climate change and genomic tools that can help improve breeding efficiency. \nSpeaker 2: Neil Bell\, Community Horticulturist\, OSU Extension Service\nTitle: Long-Term Landscape Evaluation of Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers \nDescription: Northwest Plant Evaluations is an OSU Extension program geared to in-ground multi-year evaluations of shrubs\, primarily for un-irrigated landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2000\, evaluations have included species and cultivars of Hebe\, Cistus\, Halimium\, Ceanothus\, Grevillea and Arctostaphylos. Since 2019\, the program has been evaluating an array of broadleaved evergreen groundcovers of various sizes for use in un-irrigated landscape situations for growth\, flowering\, landscape appearance and hardiness. The presentation will discuss plants of various sizes for low-input landscapes in the region. \nSpeaker 3: Marcelo L. Moretti\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Oregon State University Deptartment of Horticulture\nTitle: Watts Up: Developing Pulse Electric Field as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide \nDescription: This session will describe how a group of researchers at OSU\, USDA ARS\, and LISI Global are exploring pulse electric field to manage weed seeds\, soil-borne disease\, and parasitic nematodes in ornamental seedling beds.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-plant-selection-and-production/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223015Z
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SUMMARY:IPM for Horticulture Crops
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Vanessa Vassilaros\, M.S.\, Consultant \nAttendants will learn about steps to prevent\, decrease\, or contain pest and disease pressure using integrated pest management strategies in horticultural crops. Scouting: Best practices for scouters in the field and how to communicate findings for pest monitoring. Monitoring: Economic pest thresholds factors when dealing with pests and diseases in crops. Pest Management: Factors to consider into a biological or traditional control.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/ipm-for-horticulture-crops/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T203006Z
UID:10000683-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Landscapes That Save the World: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bryce Lane\, Distinguished Undergraduate Professor\, North Carolina State University \nWhen it comes to plants in the landscape there is strength in diversity. All too often we don’t spend enough time thinking about how important it is to promote a well-balanced ecosystem in the landscape. This talk focuses on why it’s important to create biodiverse outdoor spaces\, and how we can achieve that goal in our operations. Topics include “plant blindness\,” attracting wildlife\, soil building\, native plants and more!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/landscapes-that-save-the-world-the-importance-of-biodiversity-in-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240506T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215545Z
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Resistance Management
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, Raymond Cloyd is not be able to attend the show this year. \nSpeaker: Raymond A. Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Extension Specialist\, Kansas State University
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-fundamentals-of-resistance-management/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223314Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Bench: Recruiting\, Motivating\, and Retaining Talent in the Green Industry of Today and Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Downing\, Co-Founder/Managing Partner\, BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group \nDo you currently have the right people on the bus? Are you concerned with building your bench for today and tomorrow? The state of the labor market\, especially in the Green Industry\, means we must change our thinking about recruiting inside and outside the industry. \nYou will learn more about how recruitment\, retention\, motivation\, training & development\, compensation and even your company’s social capital affect the strength of your team’s talent.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/building-your-bench-recruiting-motivating-and-retaining-talent-in-the-green-industry-of-today-and-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T201613Z
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SUMMARY:Is it Warm In Here? New Approaches to Horticulture in Our Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bryce Lane\, Distinguished Undergraduate Professor\, North Carolina State University \nHow is climate change affecting our horticultural practices? Are we poised to take advantage of this phenomenon as horticultural professionals? We will talk about the effects of a changing climate on horticulture\, and identify new best practices\, and approaches to consider as we grow\, design\, install\, and market plants in the landscape.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/is-it-warm-in-here-new-approaches-to-horticulture-in-our-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Landscapers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T155351Z
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SUMMARY:H-2A vs H-2B 101: Navigating the Program Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Morris\, Business Development & Marketing Coordinator\, másLabor \nThis session will cover the ins and outs of both the H-2A and H-2B programs for employers. We will discuss the requirements\, barriers to entry\, and best practices for employers\, including pertinent current events. As the labor landscape continues to pose challenges\, more and more businesses are turning to H-2 visas to solve their shortages. Ensure you have the tools to be successful with these highly regulated programs.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/h-2a-vs-h-2b-101-navigating-the-program-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T214209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223708Z
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SUMMARY:Rise of Spray Drones in the Nursery and Greenhouse Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Taylor Moreland\, Founder and CEO\, Agri Spray Drones \nIn today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape\, the integration of technology has become paramount. During this talk\, we’ll explore the transformative impact of agricultural spray drones in the nursery and specialty crop markets. These drones offer unparalleled versatility\, enabling precise\, aerial input application\, while providing the optionality needed to reduce labor costs. Additionally\, we’ll discuss how spray drones allow producers to reach new levels of strategic and efficient crop management practices.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/rise-of-spray-drones-in-the-nursery-and-greenhouse-industry/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Growers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T221131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T141426Z
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SUMMARY:OMRI: Your Organic Secret Weapon
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Roger Plant\, Marketing Manager\, OMRI \nEugene\, Oregon based OMRI is the largest material review organization in North America. This presentation will help you find and navigate free\, easy to use material resources from OMRI and others\, helping you answer questions about compliant input materials for USDA and CFIA organic programs. Even if you are not certified\, this presentation will show you where to quickly find alternatives to traditional inputs\, so you can meet the needs of customers looking for greener options.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/omri-your-organic-secret-weapon/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20240426T210809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T210809Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening in a Changing Climate: What to Do and What to Avoid
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture\, Washington State University \nClimate change is here to stay and with it our gardens experience increased summer temperatures and drought. Unfortunately\, the internet is full of cures for drought and heat stress that can only make the problem worse. This seminar will present science-based practical strategies to help plants and soils conserve water and create more resilient gardens and landscapes.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/gardening-in-a-changing-climate-what-to-do-and-what-to-avoid/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20230419T211222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T211742Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinators of the Rogerson Clematis Garden
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Beutler\, Rogerson Clematis Garden \nLinda\, the curator of the Rogerson Clematis Garden\, North America’s only accredited collection of clematis through the Plant Collections Network\, will share the Clematis that attracts pollinators and which pollinators those are. Additionally\, she will share her knowledge of the many native\, native-vars\, and non-native companion plants that enhance our clematis garden.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pollinators-of-the-rogerson-clematis-garden/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20230412T215926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T163909Z
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SUMMARY:Flathead Borers in Nursery and Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Melissa Scherr\, Ph.D.\, Research Associate\, Nursery Crops\, Oregon State University Extension \nFlathead borers can be serious pests of nursery trees and tree nut and fruit crops in the Pacific Northwest. In particular\, two flathead borers in the genus Chrysobothris — C. femorata (flatheaded apple tree borer) and C. mali (Pacific flatheaded borer) — contribute damage in many different deciduous trees and shrubs grown commercially\, weakening or even killing trees by girdling the trunk or branches. A third species\, C. nixa\, attacks cedar and juniper nursery trees. The flatheaded apple tree borer is a common pest in the Eastern and Central United States\, while the Pacific flatheaded borer and flatheaded cedar borer are only found west of the Rockies. The Pacific Northwest region is home to all three species. \n\nMelissa Scherr\, Ph.D.\, investigadora asociada\, cultivos en viveros\, Extensión de la Universidad Estatal de Oregon \nBarrenillos de cabeza aplanada en viveros y huertos de árboles frutales \nLos barrenillos de cabeza aplanada pueden constituir plagas graves en árboles de viveros y cultivos de frutos y nueces de árboles en el noroeste del Pacífico. En particular\, dos barrenillos de cabeza aplanada del género Chrysobothris: C. femorata (barrenillo de cabeza aplanada presente en los manzanos) y C. mali (barrenillo de cabeza aplanada del Pacífico)\, contribuyen al daño de muchos árboles caducifolios distintos y arbustos cultivados comercialmente\, lo que debilita o incluso mata a los árboles al dejar sin corteza el tronco o las ramas. Una tercera especie: C. nixa\, ataca a los viveros de cedros y juníperos. El barrenillo de cabeza aplanada presente en los manzanos es una plaga común en el este y centro de los Estados Unidos\, mientras que el barrenillo de cabeza aplanada del Pacífico y el barrenillo de cabeza aplanada presente en los cedros solo se encuentran en el oeste de las Montañas Rocosas. La región del noroeste del Pacífico es el hogar de estas tres especies.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/flathead-borers-in-nursery-and-orchards/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20230412T215649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215649Z
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SUMMARY:A Plantsman's Notebook: New Plants and a Reminder of Some ‘Smokers’ We Often Forget About
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicholas Staddon\, Company Spokesman/Plantsman\, Everde Growers \nIn this session\, we will look at a number of new plants that have appeared on the marketplace in recent years. There will be something for everyone\, trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and a few surprises! Staddon will also nudge our memories on a few of the great plants from the past. Nicholas will cover a few of the notable trends he believes hold water for us. As always\, he is an avid reader and will share a few choice titles with the audience. With terrific pictures\, supported by an informative and humorous narrative\, this session is not to be missed if you are into plants.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/a-plantsmans-notebook-new-plants-and-a-reminder-of-some-smokers-we-often-forget-about/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213745
CREATED:20230412T214828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T214924Z
UID:10000645-1692952200-1692955800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Mycorrhizae: Benefits and Use in Grower Operations and the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jason Padden\, Sales Account Manager\, Mycorrhizal Applications \nExplore the science behind beneficial mycorrhizal fungi\, with a focus on how growers and landscapers may utilize the power of mycorrhizae in their operations. Participants will learn how the addition of mycorrhizal inoculant products helps plants increase their efficiency of water use\, nutrient uptake\, and boost other plant health treatments. We will discuss how these benefits reduce plant loss by increasing plant vigor helping to grow hardier while saving time and money. Mycorrhizal inoculants have been used in sustainable growing systems for decades. Those that use them have been able to reduce the stress to both the plants they are growing and themselves.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/mycorrhizae-benefits-and-use-in-grower-operations-and-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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