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  • Green Pests that Plague Production: Algae, Moss, Liveworts and Nostoc

    Room B113

    Speaker: Dr. Ann Chase, Co-founder, Chase Agricultural Consulting

    Dr. Chase will start with an overview of the most common green pests from algae and Nostoc (blue-green algae) and moss to Liveworts. She will share how these pests become problems in plant production including where they come from and how we make them worse. The final section will review the products that are used to prevent or control them from herbicides to disinfestants and even biologicals. Knowing which products work best in the greenhouse or nursery, as well as what your legal options include will be covered.

    Registration Required

  • Topiary Demo

    Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

    Speaker: Todd Nelson, Bountiful Farms

    Join Todd Nelson, as he shares his topiary knowledge with the audience in this one-of-a-kind demo! Learn tips and tricks to the art of clipping shrubs into ornamental shapes such as boxes, spirals and spheres.

    FREE

  • Defining and Building Your Culture to Create a Thriving Team (SPANISH ONLY)

    Room B119

    Speaker: Elizabeth Peña, Value Stream Leader, Peoria Gardens Inc.

    A culture is how you solve problems and how you behave toward others. You must strike a balance between knowledge and behaviors, between head and heart. If you want your team to thrive, you must first define your culture, then do the important work of building your culture into everything you do together. You are invited to learn how Peoria Gardens, a second-generation greenhouse in Albany, Oregon, defined their culture, then built that culture into a business that continues to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the horticulture industry.

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  • Butterfly Bush: Sterility and Availability

    Room B113

    Co-Presenters:
    Ryan Contreras, Ph.D., Associate Department Head and Professor, Oregon State University
    Kara Mills, Lead Horticulturist, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

    OSU has conducted extensive research to evaluate nearly three dozen cultivars for their seedling production and attraction to pollinators. This work has identified the relative fecundity of all selections within the context of current regulation for Buddleja. The Oregon Department of Agriculture will describe how Butterfly Bush is currently regulated and forecast the future of these regulations in light of new data.

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  • Marketing to Capture Consumers Environmental Focused Purchasing Habits

    Room B110

    Speaker: Andony Melathopoulos, Associate Professor, Pollinator Health Program, Oregon State University

    There is considerable 'buzz' about Millennial-aged consumers and the shift in their plant buying preferences. Analysts have suggested that Millennial's are inclined to 'cause purchasing' and value additional environmental or social benefits. In this seminar, Andony will talk about research to specify how pollinator benefits should be displayed on plant labels and some strategies to maximize the benefits of different nursery plants to pollinators.

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  • The Climate Ready Landscape Plants Project (Part TWO)

    Room B116

    Speaker: Lorence Oki, Ph.D., Specialist in Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis

    The University of California Landscape Plants Irrigation Trials project evaluates performance of plants exposed to three different irrigation treatments based on evapotranspiration (ETo). The data collected leads to recommendations for irrigating those plants that are used by landscape designers and architects to design landscapes that comply with California water conservation regulations. This project started in 2004 as a graduate student research project, was expanded periodically, and then duplicated at the UC South Coast Research and Extension Center in 2017. The project recently has expanded to the University of Washington, Oregon State University, Utah State University, and the University of Arizona that facilitates the comparison of plant performance in response to deficit irrigation treatments across the western region of the U.S. We will discuss plant lists, data collected, irrigation recommendations, and project background.

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  • Pesticides and Water Quality

    Room B113

    Co-Presenters:
    Kathryn Rifenburg, Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Coordinator, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
    David Green, Columbia River Coordinator, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

    The 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.

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  • Values as a Business Model: The Story of Botanical Interests

    Room B110

    Speaker: Curtis Jones, Co-founder and Former Co-owner/President, Botanical Interests Inc.

    The co-founder and former co-owner/President of Botanical Interests Inc., Curtis Jones, speaks out about how his and his business partner Judy Seaborn’s personal values influenced the success of Botanical Interests seeds in a stagnant seed packet market and changed the direction of packaging in horticulture. Curtis will describe the new and unique direction Botanical Interests has taken in order to further educate the gardener, increase brand loyalty, and support their retail stores. During the presentation, Curtis might sneak in a funny or harrowing story about the 28-year journey they experienced.

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  • Mycorrhizae: Benefits and Use in Grower Operations and the Landscape

    Room B119

    Speaker: Jason Padden, Sales Account Manager, Mycorrhizal Applications

    Explore 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.

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  • Biopesticides: The Ideal Team Players in Plant Health Programs with a Focus on Biofungicides

    Room B113

    Speaker: Michael Brownbridge, Ph.D., Biological Program Manager, Plant Diseases, BioWorks Inc.

    In 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.

    Registration Required

  • Drop-In OFFICE HOURS

    Room B119

    Speaker: Chelsea Ibarra, Deputy General Counsel, másLabor

    Stop 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.

    Registration Required

  • A Plantsman’s Notebook: New Plants and a Reminder of Some ‘Smokers’ We Often Forget About

    Room B119

    Speaker: Nicholas Staddon, Company Spokesman/Plantsman, Everde Growers

    In 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.

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  • Flathead Borers in Nursery and Orchards

    Room B113

    Speaker: Melissa Scherr, Ph.D., Research Associate, Nursery Crops, Oregon State University Extension

    Flathead 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.

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  • Pollinators of the Rogerson Clematis Garden

    Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

    Speaker: Linda Beutler, Rogerson Clematis Garden

    Linda, 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.

    FREE

  • Discover the 50% Off Solar Project USDA REAP Grant Program

    Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

    Speaker: Zachary Peek, Owner, Atlas Consulting LLC

    Join 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.

    FREE

  • Reduce the Cost of Spraying Your Nursery

    Solution Center (end of Aisle 10,000)

    Speaker: Timothy Schaal, CEO, Airtec Sprayers, Inc.

    Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of spray applications in your nursery by selecting the correct sprayer for the application. Using the correct equipment to manage pests and diseases is critical to reducing waste and improving efficiency.

    FREE

  • OMRI: Your Organic Secret Weapon

    Room B116

    Speaker: Roger Plant, Marketing Manager, OMRI Eugene, Oregon based OMRI is the largest material review organization in North America. This presentation will help you find

  • Nursery Science Summit: Plant Pathology

    Room B119

      Speaker 1: Jay W. Pscheidt, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Oregon State University Title: Smart Spraying Grapes Leads to New Boxwood Blight Management Description:

  • Raymond Cloyd

    The Fundamentals of Resistance Management

    Room B113

    Unfortunately, Raymond Cloyd is not be able to attend the show this year. Speaker: Raymond A. Cloyd, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, Kansas State University

  • Nursery Science Summit: Insect Pest Management

    Room B119

    Speaker 1: Jana Lee, Ph.D., USDA Entomologist Title: Using Natural Enemies in Outdoor Nurseries, and Silicon for Pest Management Speaker 2: Man-yeon Choi, Ph.D., USDA

  • Alison Kutz

    IPM Strategies to keep Pesticides in the Toolkit

    Room B113

    Speaker: Alison Kutz, Consulting Director, Sound Horticulture Pests trying to outwit you? This talk will cover best practices for keeping beneficial insects and microbial controls

  • Top Consumer Garden Trends to Drive Sales

    Room B110

    Speaker: Katie Tamony, Chief Marketing Officer and Trend Spotter, Monrovia Nursery Company Want to know what home gardeners are thinking? Every year, Monrovia conducts large

  • IPM for Horticulture Crops

    Room B113

    Speaker: Vanessa Vassilaros, M.S., Consultant Attendants will learn about steps to prevent, decrease, or contain pest and disease pressure using integrated pest management strategies in

  • Nursery Science Summit: Plant Selection and Production

    Room B119

    Speaker 1: Ryan Contreras, Ph.D., Professor, Oregon State University Title: Past Successes and Future Directions for Nursery Breeding at Oregon State Description: Since 2009, the

  • The Retail Experience: Boxwood Problem Solving

    Room B119

    Speaker: Pat Reilly, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, Saunders Genetics LLC and NewGen Boxwood Landscapers, garden center staff, growers, and homeowners alike encounter issues with boxwood. Attention to

  • Advancing Boxwood Blight Monitoring Techniques

    Room B113

    Speaker: Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D., Professor, Extension Plant Pathologist, Oregon State University Boxwood plants, which are widely utilized in gardening and landscaping, are seriously threatened by

  • Todd Davis Director of the Catalog/OnSyte Division of Veritiv Visual/Horticultural Printers

    Labels, Tags and Marketing: The Latest Trends and Innovations

    Room B119

    This seminar will discuss everything from the latest in FRID tags to printing your own labels in house. Whether you're new to labeling and tagging or looking for the most up-to-date systems, this seminar will help you find the best solutions for your needs. [read more]

  • Michael Brownbridge Sr. technical services manager, Bioworks Inc.

    Big, Bad Botrytis: How to Beat It, Biologically

    Room B113

    Botrytis 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. [read more]

  • The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Green Industry

    Room B110

    As 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 [read more]

  • Broch Martindale National nursery and greenhouse account manager at Corteva Agriscience

    The Importance of Training in Your IPM Program

    Room B113

    How 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. [read more]

  • Karen Stever

    Developing a Biological Control Strategy that Works for You

    Room B113

    Success with biological pest control requires developing a strategy that accounts for the nature of the crops being grown, environmental conditions, and expected pests. Another important element of developing an effective biocontrol strategy is defining what success means. [read more]

  • ODA Case Studies and Lessons Learned

    Room B119

    This 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. [read more]

  • John Kennedy Co-founder of Boomerwrangle

    You Can’t Expect What You Can’t Inspect

    Room C124

    Fostering 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 [read more]

  • Ron McCabe President of Everbearing Services

    Creating Your Internet Marketing Plan 2025–2026

    Room B110

    Digital 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. [read more]

  • Aaron Palmateer, Ph.D. Director of horticulture, Harrell’s, LLC

    Why Do Some Pesticide Applications Fail?

    Room B113

    This presentation will review pesticide use in nursery and greenhouse production focusing on factors that influence pesticide performance. Common examples and reasons for pesticide failures will be provided [read more]

  • Ryan Watkins Founder, HortMentor

    How A Quick Sketch Can Double Your Sale

    Room B110

    Boost 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. [read more]

  • Hot Yards, Cool Tips: Fire-wise Landscaping 101

    Room B119

    Speaker: Amy Jo Detweiler, professor and Extension horticulturist, Oregon State University Extension Service Join us for a practical approach to fire-wise landscaping. We’ll break down

  • Michael Brownbridge Sr. technical services manager, Bioworks Inc.

    The Value Proposition of Beneficial Microbes

    Room B113

    Biofungicides are increasingly utilized in integrated disease-management programs. They bring proven efficacy and performance, are safe for and compatible with other components of integrated pest management [read more]

  • Michael Maggiotto Jr., PHR, SHRM-SCP Director of human resource solutions, BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group

    Human Capital Risks When You Have Limited Resources

    Room B110

    Are 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. [read more]

  • Ryan Watkins Founder, HortMentor

    Landscape Design Basics: Time-Saving Tips

    Room B116

    Learn 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. [read more]

  • Plants that Pay the Rent

    Room B119

    No 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. [read more]

  • Raymond Cloyd

    Biological Control: The Importance of Quality Assessment

    Room B113

    Cloyd will provide a brief introduction to biological control and will then focus on the importance of quality assessment associated with biological control agents, such as, parasitoids, predators, and entomopathogenic nematodes. [read more]

  • AI for the Green Industry

    Room B110

    Learn how to overcome labor shortages, grow revenue, and optimize inventory by leveraging AI. In this session, we'll cover tactical tools and insights [read more]

  • Purchasing 101: Horticultural Professionals Discuss Purchasing

    Room B110

    Panel: Representatives from Growscape, Monrovia Nursery Company, Smith Gardens, Al’s Garden & Home, Anderson Pots, and OBC Northwest Inc.

    Panel discussion on basic purchasing and receiving processes and best practices from three growers and two manufacturers/distributors. Principles and processes that ensure efficient operations by securing the right product, right customer, right quantity, right condition, right place, right time, a

  • How We Relate to Plants Today — and Why We Buy Them

    Room B116

    Speaker: Erica Grivas, garden journalist/speaker

    Plants are more than decorations, they function as companions, wellness tools, and lifestyle statements. This session looks at how today’s buyers relate to plants, from food growers and pollinator supporters to low-maintenance gardeners and self-described “plant parents.”

  • Best Practices for Water Management and Recirculation in Nursery Operations

    Room B119

    Speakers: Tim Reusch, national sales manager at Dramm Corporation, and Alex Ramos, operations manager and co-owner of Walla Walla Nursery Co.

    Alex Ramos and Tim Reusch will review how effective water-use strategies are crucial to promoting plant health and sustainability. Cultural and mechanical best practices to implement in the nursery can help ensure growers understand the tools and techniques available.

  • How Diseases Hitch a Ride: When Insects Act as Plant Pathogen Vectors

    Room B113

    Speaker: Sierra Laverty, assistant professor and horticulture educator, University of Idaho Extension

    Some of the most common greenhouse, nursery, and landscape pests are also harbingers of plant diseases. Certain insect pests act as pathogen vectors, spreading fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases from plant to plant like wildfire through a growing operation or landscape.

  • Purchasing 102: A Deeper Dive

    Room B110

    Panel: Representatives from Growscape, Monrovia Nursery Company, Smith Gardens, Al’s Garden & Home, Anderson Pots, OBC Northwest Inc., Simplot Turf & Horticulture.

    A deeper discussion of today’s supply chain and how it’s affected by issues like tariffs, price, environmental legislation, and long lead times.

  • Listen Up! Garden Podcasts are in Your Customers’ Ears

    Room B116

    Speaker: Kathy Jentz, author, podcaster, Washington (DC) Gardener Magazine editor, GardenDC Podcast

    Garden podcasts are wired directly into your customers’ brains. Their hosts are telling them what to grow and purchase on this unique medium. You need to get hooked on them to reach this growing audience and spread plant knowledge.

  • Navigating The Use of Wood Fiber in Your Growing Media

    Room B119

    Speaker: James Owen, Ph.D., technical manager, Profile Products LLC, Professional Growing Solutions

    Attendees will review the physical and chemical properties of conventional Pacific Northwest growing media components. Attendees will also be introduced to wood fiber(s) and its impact on physical and chemical properties of the growing media.

  • The Art of Chemical Application

    Room B113

    Speaker: Edgar Tuna, greenhouse and nursery crop specialist, area sales manager Western U.S., Envu

    Effective chemical application is far more than simply operating a spray gun or pulling a boom. It is both an art and a science. It requires a good understanding of the equipment being used, the products applied, the environmental conditions at the time of treatment, and the specific characteristics of the application site.

  • Charlie Hall, Professor and Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M

    KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Charlie Hall, Ph.D.

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    Room C124

    Overcoming Decision Paralysis in the Midst of Uncertainty WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 11 a.m. in Room C124 FREE to all registered Farwest Participants. Charlie Hall, Ph.D.

  • Beyond the Hype: Targeting Trends that Matter

    Room B116

    Speaker: Erica Grivas, award-winning garden journalist

    Garden trends don’t move in a straight line. Why do some fade quickly while others persist? In this session, a national garden journalist presents a curated roundup of garden trends showing signals of staying power, drawn from reporting and industry observation.

  • Chaos to Clarity: Building an AI Stack for Growers and the Green Industry

    Room B116

    Speaker: Chris Sabbarese, co-founder, Infusion Management Services

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, but many organizations struggle to move from curiosity to practical implementation. This session provides a clear framework for understanding and building an AI technology stack that supports marketing,

  • Mastering Career Development Planning Part 1: The Foundations of a Career Advancement

    Room B110

    Speaker: Neal Glatt, founder and CEO, Neal Glatt Sales & Strategy

    Employees don’t just want a job — they want a clear pathway for growth. A career advancement plan gives them a documented roadmap for developing skills, earning new responsibilities, and achieving meaningful progress in their careers. When implemented well, it creates consistency

  • From Manual to High-Tech: How Automation Empowers Growers

    Room B119

    Speaker: Raymond van den Berg, sales manager Americas, TTA-ISO

    In this session the speaker will discuss and explain the challenges, practices and benefits of introducing (high-tech) technology into a greenhouse or nursery.  Introducing technology into your operation does not only mean buying machinery, but will also challenge you to look more

  • Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD): What Growers Need to Know

    Room B113

    Speaker: Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D., professor, Oregon State University

    Vascular streak dieback (VSD) is an emerging disease affecting woody ornamentals in several regions of the United States and has raised concern for nursery production systems. Increased awareness is essential for early detection and prevention in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Consumers and Environmental Health: How Growers Can Respond to Changing Market Demand

    Room B119

    Speaker: Marie Chieppo, CFS Regenerative Design Studios LLC

    Climate change and rising environmental awareness are reshaping how plants and horticultural products are selected, specified, and purchased. Designers, municipalities, and consumers are prioritizing climate-resilient, ecologically functional plant material while also examining

  • Wrecking Root Rots

    Room B113

    Speaker: Janna Beckerman, ornamentals technical specialist, Envu

    Root rots are some of the most devastating pathogens that growers face but often remain under and misdiagnosed. This talk will review the diagnosis and integrated disease management of the most common root rots grower face, including Fusarium, Phytophthora, Pythium and Rhizoctonia.

  • Mastering Career Development Planning Part 2: Designing Clear Roles, Skills, and Pathways

    Room B110

    Speaker: Neal Glatt, founder and CEO, Neal Glatt Sales & Strategy

    Employees don’t just want a job — they want a clear pathway for growth. A career advancement plan gives them a documented roadmap for developing skills, earning new responsibilities, and achieving meaningful progress in their careers. When implemented well, it creates consistency

  • Annual Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Training for Handlers: (Spanish session)

    Room B113

    Speaker: Vanessa Vassilaros, outreach specialist, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Note: This session will be presented entirely in Spanish. English translation will not be available. Attendants will receive their annual training on pesticide safety according to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS).

  • How to Upsell Existing Customers with Engaging Email

    Room B110

    Speaker: Katie Elzer-Peters, CEO, The Garden of Words LLC

    In this session, attendees will learn how to engage their existing customers to sell more services, higher tiers of service and raise average order value. During the session they’ll also learn and take home templates for batching their email campaigns

  • Plant Health and Efficiencies That Can Be Achieved Through Irrigation

    Room B119

    Speaker: Andrew Van Geest, sales, large projects, AdeptAg-Zwart Systems

    In this session Van Geest will discuss common issues that he sees around the country among nursery producers as well as the different types of irrigation tools and their proper application in the nursery. We will touch on automation of irrigation cycles, use of booms, sanitization,

  • Who You Gonna Call? Where to Find Reliable Information on IPM Tools

    Room B113

    Speaker: Kirsten Pearsons, IPM coordinator, T&L Nursery

    Growers and pest management professionals have access to more pest management tools than ever before, but how do we pick the best strategies for our operations? This session is designed to give an overview of the tools and resources that we can use to decide our best course of pest

  • From Awareness to Action: Preventing Pesticide Resistance in the Nursery Industry

    Room B113

    Speaker: Silvia Rondon, Ph.D., professor and director of the Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center, Oregon State University

    This presentation focuses on translating awareness of pesticide resistance into practical management strategies for the nursery industry. Participants will learn how resistance develops, how integrated pest management (IPM) practices can reduce selection pressure, and how

  • Future of Plastic and Bioplastic Horticulture Containers

    Room B110

    Speakers: Tom Marting, director of sustainable solutions, and Grace Hungerford, sustainability analyst, Growscape

    This session explores rising consumer demand for more sustainable packaging materials, with a particular focus on bioplastics. We will examine the current landscape of bioplastic technologies available in the market today, including their regulatory pressures, performance, benefits,

  • How to Recruit, Train and Retain Talent in the Post-Baby-Boomer Era

    Room B110

    Speaker: Erick Harris, nursery sales director, Breezy Hill Nursery

    Companies all over the world have to contend with the fact that Baby Boomers are about to sail off into the sunset. By 2030, all of the Boomers, the second biggest generation ever, will be 65 or older. Because our industry is such a special place to work, we probably have more

  • Breaking the Cycle: In-Season Sanitation for Liverwort, Moss, and Algae

    Room B113

    Speaker: Josey Heston, technical representative, BioSafe Systems

    Liverwort, moss, and algae thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s cool, wet climate, disrupting crop quality, irrigation efficiency, and production flow. This session explores how sanitation and irrigation practices drive infestations and outlines practical prevention

  • Factors Influencing Photosynthesis

    Room B119

    Speaker: Javier Salas, entrepreneur

    Compensation and saturation points. Water and nutrients. Biotic and abiotic factors. How it translates to photosynthesis and plant development through different growth stages.