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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:Advancements in Growing Media: How New Fibers are Securing a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Brian Schulker\, business development manager growing media constituents at Jiffy Growing Solutions \nSubstrate technologies have continued to evolve as more growers are adopting containerized systems. With the introduction of wood fiber products in the North American market two decades ago\, new fiber-based growing medias in combination with other materials have dominated the discussion in the industry as we look to the future. This seminar will cover advancements in growing media\, globally\, that have driven the willingness to think differently and how this can help secure a sustainable future.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/advancements-in-growing-media-how-new-fibers-are-securing-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
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SUMMARY:Landscape Design Basics: Time-Saving Tips
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ryan Watkins\, founder\, HortMentor \nLearn concepts of landscape design in this introductory class tailored to industry professionals. Dive into the 4Ts and DS4\, two powerful methods that streamline plant selection while guaranteeing results your clients will rave about. Whether you’re new to design or looking to sharpen your skills\, this class offers a practical system to speed up your design time and increase your sales.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/landscape-design-basics-time-saving-tips/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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:The Picture Perfect Portfolio: Photography and Marketing for Landscapers and Designers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Grace Hensley\, owner of Fashion Plants \nThe “Picture Perfect Portfolio” is a comprehensive talk on using photography and strategic marketing to elevate landscaping and design businesses. Attendees will learn how to capture high-quality images and video\, create compelling portfolios\, and leverage social media and newsletters to attract clients. After the session\, students will be able to optimize their website\, and to plan and execute a marketing strategy. By using professional photography and engaging content\, participants can grow their business effectively.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-picture-perfect-portfolio-photography-and-marketing-for-landscapers-and-designers/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Landscapers,Marketing,Seminars
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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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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:20250821T083000
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SUMMARY:How A Quick Sketch Can Double Your Sale
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ryan Watkins\, founder\, HortMentor \nBoost sales by providing clients with a basic\, hand-drawn visual of their space. This simple\, yet effective tool can be utilized by sales associates to illustrate recommendations and assist clients with understanding how to accomplish their landscape goals. Whether you’re a garden retailer or landscape firm this system will help you integrate sketching into your sales process. Participants will understand how using this method increases buyer confidence and decisiveness\, and why matching the client’s vision with yours often results in increased sales.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-a-quick-sketch-can-double-your-sale/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T154500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204357Z
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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
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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:20260604T213936
CREATED:20250324T142705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T182059Z
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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:20260604T213936
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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:20250820T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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:20260604T213936
CREATED:20250324T140903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204839Z
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SUMMARY:Streamline your Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tim Quebedeaux\, owner of RetailKPI\, service provider for The Garden Center Group \nLearn the key performance indicators that will show you how your inventory is performing. By measuring three KPIs down to the category level\, you will learn where to spend your time improving your business. Stock to sales will show you how your inventory is acting. Inventory turns will allow you to benchmark against other retails in performance\, while gross margin return on inventory investment (GMROII) will show you which categories are producing (and which are not) the all important margin dollar.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/streamline-your-inventory/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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:20260604T213936
CREATED:20250324T140204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T174447Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Pots: How Container Colors Influence Root Zone Temperatures and Plant Production
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Lloyd Nackley\, Ph.D.\, professor\, Oregon State University\, Jeb Fields\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, University of Florida \nContainer color can significantly impact root zone temperatures\, water use\, and overall plant growth. This presentation explores research on how black and white nursery containers influence potting media temperature dynamics\, plant performance\, and irrigation strategies. Speakers will discuss the effects of heat stress\, the role of cyclic irrigation in temperature management\, and practical recommendations for growers. Findings from studies in Oregon\, Florida\, and Tennessee will be shared\, providing regionally relevant insights for nursery producers looking to optimize plant health and resource efficiency.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/hot-pots-how-container-colors-influence-root-zone-temperatures-and-plant-production/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DowningFranks.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T214518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T211334Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T214508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222608Z
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Sales and Marketing with Partner Programs
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Helen Lawson\, Retail Partnership Marketing Coach\, Monrovia Nursery Company \nWant more help with your marketing to boost your sales? Your branded plant partners can help! Learn to leverage the marketing tools\, resources\, and programs available to you to upgrade your marketing at a fraction of the cost and effort of traditional marketing assets. Whether you have a full-time marketing team or are doing it all yourself “when you have time\,” you’ll come away with ideas and actionable sources to boost your efforts to connect with consumers.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/maximize-your-sales-and-marketing-with-partner-programs/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T214456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222644Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get the Right Products to the Right Customers at the Right Time
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aaron Allison\, Co-Founder\, SBI Software \nStreamlining the process from production to order allocation and fulfillment is a challenge creating business processes and using technology to help streamline those processes can save you time and money. I’ve helped hundreds of growers through production setup\, order allocation\, order fulfillment\, and therefore improvements to their bottom line.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-to-get-the-right-products-to-the-right-customers-at-the-right-time/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202424Z
UID:10000679-1724319900-1724323500@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:The Wealthy Landscaper: Lessons You Do Not Learn on the Job Site
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Urvari\, CEO\, Knowledge Tree Consulting \nUnearth the secrets to cultivating a thriving landscape business with our expert-led seminar. Discover the art of leadership\, strategic planning\, and process optimization\, all aimed at achieving your end goals. Immerse yourself in leadership psychology\, philosophical insights\, historical lessons\, and real-world anecdotes that illuminate the path to growth. Embark on a journey to build a fulfilling work environment with substantial rewards for you and your team and learn to transform your business into a turnkey operation swiftly.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-wealthy-landscaper-lessons-you-do-not-learn-on-the-job-site/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
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:20240821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T214237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223421Z
UID:10000670-1724250600-1724254200@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:What is Your End Game? Succession and Exit Planning Best Practices for the Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presenters: Chris Cimaglio\, Managing Director\, PivotPoint Business Solutions \nTodd Downing\, Managing Partner\, BEST Human Capital & Advisory \nAbout 75% of business owners will likely exit in the next 10 years. That means more sellers than buyers\, and only the best will sell. You will learn the following: The personal\, business\, and financial readiness\, gaps\, and the tracks to maximize business value and return. How choice valuation methods and financing options impact succession and exit planning. Leading practices and strategies to ensure your legacy isn’t left up to chance. We will examine preparation\, planning options\, and transitional strategies\, especially in highly owner-dependent companies\, and actions you can take today for you and your business to become more transition-ready.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/what-is-your-end-game-succession-and-exit-planning-best-practices-for-the-green-industry/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T214216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T155351Z
UID:10000672-1724250600-1724254200@farwestshow.com
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:20260604T213936
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:20260604T213936
CREATED:20240426T221255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223808Z
UID:10000667-1724245200-1724248800@farwestshow.com
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:20260604T213936
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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