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SUMMARY:Perennial Production: Reducing Your Shrink with Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Christopher Fifo\, product representative\, Darwin Perennials\, Pan American Perennials \nAre perennials scary to you? Have you struggled with quality\, long residence times\, and inevitable shrink? Is your sell-through struggling due to missing your mark for flowering? Fifo will share his years of experience with you to take the uncertainty out of your perennial program. No fear! Perennials are just plants\, and you know plants. Fifo will share best practices and introduce you to powerful resources to ensure a successful and profitable perennial program to complement your annuals.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/perennial-production-reducing-your-shrink-with-best-practices/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500
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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:20250821T143000
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SUMMARY:Plants that Pay the Rent
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dan Heims\, horticulturist\, Terra Nova Nurseries\, Inc. \nNo plant — be it tree\, shrub\, bulb\, or perennial — evades eviction. Tap Heims’ 50+ years of plant knowledge to find out which plants fill multiple seasons with foliage color\, long bloom times\, fragrance\, and decorative character. Discover proven plants that give more.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/plants-that-pay-the-rent/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20250324T225028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T183525Z
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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: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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CREATED:20250324T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175444Z
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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:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T150000
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CREATED:20250324T143407Z
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:20260604T201205
CREATED:20250324T142705Z
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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:20260604T201205
CREATED:20250324T141521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175255Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Plastics Sustainability: Environmental Impacts and Regulatory Trends
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Tom Marting\, director of sustainable solutions at Growscape and Tom Brewer\, director of sales – West at Growscape \nPlastic products are widely used in the horticulture industry\, but growing environmental concerns are driving new regulations on plastic pollution. States are increasingly holding producers and manufacturers accountable for the plastic products they bring to market. This session will explore the environmental impact of plastics\, upcoming regulations\, and what these changes mean for the horticulture industry in the years ahead.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/horticulture-plastics-sustainability-environmental-impacts-and-regulatory-trends-2/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
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
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20250324T140503Z
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:20260604T201205
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:20250820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20250324T134809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165148Z
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SUMMARY:Big\, Bad Botrytis: How to Beat It\, Biologically
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, senior technical services manager\, BioWorks Inc. \nSpanish Translation \nBotrytis is a tough disease to manage at the best of times but its resistance to many conventional fungicides adds another layer of complexity. This has focused attention on the use of cultural and biological techniques as a first\, and sometimes only\, line of defense against this pathogen. This presentation will review biological and cultural methods and tools that can be used to prevent and manage this disease successfully in high-value horticultural crops and consider their role in an integrated plant health management program.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/big-bad-botrytis-how-to-beat-it-biologically/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T214544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222337Z
UID:10000693-1724406300-1724409900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Tackling the Biggest Issue in the Green Industry: Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aaron Allison\, Co-Founder\, SBI Software \nAaron will share insight\, industry research and best practices to solve Growers real-time inventory availability woes. Solutions that he has found to work have helped our clients reach and engage their target customers through mobile-based applications including bilingual inventory management\, online ordering\, bill pay\, and much more. And with front-row exposure to thousands of growers\, they understand how best to implement minor changes for major impact as growers prepare for the future.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/tackling-the-biggest-issue-in-the-green-industry-inventory/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T202418Z
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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:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T214518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T211334Z
UID:10000691-1724401800-1724405400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Healing and Horticulture: An Introduction to Horticultural Therapy\, Including Therapeutic Gardens and Landscapes for Health\, Recovery and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicholas Staddon\, Spokesperson and Plantsman\, Everde Growers \nJoin Nicholas Staddon as he takes us on a candid journey through the history and foundations of horticultural therapy as a field of study and practice. Whether you are well-versed in this growing field or are curious to know more. Staddon offers a down-to-earth approach to learning about the pioneers\, leaders\, advocates\, publications and resources of horticultural therapy. He will offer suggestions for in-ground and container plants commonly used in horticulture therapy gardens to start you on your own journey. The presentation will leave you inspired with a renewed appreciation of the healing properties of gardens and landscapes.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/healing-and-horticulture-an-introduction-to-horticultural-therapy-including-therapeutic-gardens-and-landscapes-for-health-recovery-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nicholas_Staddon.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
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:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T214407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T214407Z
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SUMMARY:Top Consumer Garden Trends to Drive Sales
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katie Tamony\, Chief Marketing Officer and Trend Spotter\, Monrovia Nursery Company \nWant to know what home gardeners are thinking? Every year\, Monrovia conducts large scale consumer research\, asking thousands of homeowners who have purchased plants and are planning to do outdoor projects about their interests. That data is combined with information gathered from additional monthly mobile surveys conducted with Monrovia’s 100\,000 email subscribers\, social media analysis and insights from outside the gardening industry. The results provide a look at different design styles and the plants home gardeners are gravitating toward.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/top-consumer-garden-trends-to-drive-sales/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223314Z
UID:10000674-1724315400-1724319000@farwestshow.com
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:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T214259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234921Z
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SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Plant Pathology
DESCRIPTION:   \nSpeaker 1: Jay W. Pscheidt\, Ph.D.\, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Smart Spraying Grapes Leads to New Boxwood Blight Management \nDescription: Oregon has been on the cutting-edge evaluating sensor assisted applications of pesticides for several years. These machines work well with systemic pesticides but need simple adjustments to use contact materials correctly. All sprayers have trouble delivering pesticides to the interior of a tight boxwood canopy. Drenching systemic fungicides can overcome this distribution issue with the potential to manage diseases such as boxwood blight. \nSpeaker 2: Niklaus Grunwald\, Ph.D.\, Research Plant Pathologist\, USDA-Agricultural Research Service\nTitle: Research Updates on Diagnostic Tools for Plant Pathogens Affecting Ornamental Crops \nDescription: In this session USDA scientist Nik Grunwald will present research updates on the genus Phytophthora. Phytophthora pathogens are some of the most devastating pathogens known to agriculture. He is pioneering novel approaches to monitor and diagnose plant pathogens. His focus is on the sudden oak death pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. \nSpeaker 3: Jerry Weiland\, Ph.D.\, Research Plant Pathologist\, USDA-Agricultural Research Service\nTitle: Nursery Plant Disease Research Highlights from the USDA-ARS Weiland Lab \nDescription: In this session\, plant disease expert Jerry Weiland will describe how his USDA-ARS research program serves Oregon’s nursery industry and highlight key outcomes from his research on Phytophthora root rot and boxwood blight. \nSpeaker 4: Luisa Santamaria\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Extension Plant Pathologist\, Oregon State University
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-plant-pathology/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
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:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T221255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223808Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Plastics Sustainability: Environmental Impacts and Regulatory Trends
DESCRIPTION:     \nCo-Presenters: Tom Marting\, Director of Sustainable Solutions\, HC Companies\nTom Brewer\, Director of Sales-West\, HC Companies \nPlastics products are common in the horticultural industry\, but the increasing concerns over the environmental impacts of plastics are driving new plastic pollution regulations. States are holding producers and manufacturers accountable for the plastic products they market. Learn about these environmental impacts\, the coming plastics regulations\, and how they might impact the horticulture industry in the coming years.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/horticulture-plastics-sustainability-environmental-impacts-and-regulatory-trends/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T214011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T214011Z
UID:10000665-1724245200-1724248800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:I Will Always Love You: Creating and Increasing Market Relevance
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lloyd Traven\, President/CEO\, Peace Tree Farm LLC \nFor years we lamented as an industry about needing a national marketing campaign\, that national spokesperson or message\, but never pulled the trigger. It took a pandemic to realize we didn’t really need one. The consumer was always searching for us\, but we were not putting ourselves in the places they were looking! We have become undeniably relevant and overwhelmingly popular since the beginning of the pandemic disturbance\, but we cannot allow ourselves to just go back to “the way it used to be” because the pressure is lighter. Inflation\, polarization\, and changed market dynamics make that impossible. Peace Tree Farm founder Lloyd Traven shares his frank observations and advice about how to stay relevant and why it’s critical to the industry.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/i-will-always-love-you-creating-and-increasing-market-relevance/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20240426T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T210914Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Patents and Trademarks: Understanding Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maria Zampini\, President\, Upshoot LLC \nUnderstanding the world of intellectual property such as plant patents\, trademarks\, and plant breeders rights can seem confusing and have one asking why are they important. They are essential protection to breeders and brands who invest in new plant introductions and marketing to both wholesale and retail markets. This presentation will help demystify intellectual property and you’ll learn what they mean\, where they are used\, plus how and why you should reflect them properly when communicating to consumers and the green industry
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/plant-patents-and-trademarks-understanding-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20230419T211755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212006Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the 50% Off Solar Project USDA REAP Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Zachary  Peek\, Owner\, Atlas Consulting LLC \nJoin this session to learn how Nurseries\, Farms\, Ranches and Rural Small Businesses are eligible to receive an award equal to 50% of the total solar system cost. Zack will describe eligibility\, timing considerations\, and next steps for interested organizations. Attendees will also learn how all the available incentives can be combined to bring the payback period of a solar installation to just 1 or 2 years.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/discover-the-50-off-solar-project-usda-reap-grant-program/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
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:20260604T201205
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nicholas_Staddon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20230412T215429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215429Z
UID:10000647-1692956700-1692960300@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Drop-In OFFICE HOURS
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chelsea Ibarra\, Deputy General Counsel\, másLabor \nStop by at any time during this hour (no appointment necessary) to ask our in-house expert questions about H-2A. This is a great opportunity if you missed the Thursday seminar or had additional questions not answered yesterday.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/drop-in-office-hours/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20230412T215127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T163818Z
UID:10000646-1692952200-1692955800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Biopesticides: The Ideal Team Players in Plant Health Programs with a Focus on Biofungicides
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, Biological Program Manager\, Plant Diseases\, BioWorks Inc. \nIn North America\, moves to adopt more biological inputs in plant production are driven by issues with pesticide resistance\, market trends and restrictive re-entry intervals. This is where biopesticides can help. Their unique modes of action bring value in resistance management. The fact that they are derived from natural sources makes them more acceptable to consumers\, and their safety means they can be applied with minimal disruption to day-to-day crop management activities. Yet there are still many misconceptions around what biopesticides are\, their efficacy\, and where and how they can be used. This presentation focuses on the use of biofungicides and their effective positioning in plant health programs. \n\nMichael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, gestor del Programa Biológico\, Enfermedades de las plantas\, BioWorks Inc. \nBiopesticidas: los elementos ideales en los programas de salud de las plantas con un enfoque en los biofungicidas \nEn Norteamérica\, las acciones para adoptar más insumos biológicos en la producción de plantas están impulsadas por problemas asociados con la resistencia a los pesticidas\, las tendencias del mercado y los intervalos de entrada restringidos (Restricted Entry Intervals\, REI). Es aquí donde los biopesticidas pueden resultar útiles. Sus modos de acción únicos aportan valor en el control de la resistencia; el hecho de que se deriven de fuentes naturales los hace más aceptables para los consumidores; además\, la seguridad que brindan significa que pueden aplicarse con una interrupción mínima en las actividades diarias de control de cultivos. Sin embargo\, todavía existen muchas ideas equivocadas sobre qué son los biopesticidas\, su eficacia y dónde y cómo se pueden utilizar. Esta presentación se centra en el uso de los biofungicidas y su posicionamiento eficaz en los programas de salud de las plantas.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/biopesticides-the-ideal-team-players-in-plant-health-programs-with-a-focus-on-biofungicides/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201205
CREATED:20230412T214011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T214011Z
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SUMMARY:Pesticides and Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presenters:\nKathryn Rifenburg\, Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Coordinator\, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)\nDavid Green\, Columbia River Coordinator\, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality \nThe Pesticide Stewardship Partnerships (PSP) program is a locally led\, voluntary program to identify potential concerns and improve water quality affected by pesticide use. Partnerships combine local expertise and water quality sampling results to encourage voluntary changes in pesticide use and management practices. This presentation will give recommendations for keeping pesticides on site and protecting water quality and regional biocontrol projects happening around the state.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pesticides-and-water-quality/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars
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