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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
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SUMMARY:The 5-Star Customer Experience: Winning the Hearts of the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff O’Brien and Jon Morrison\, co-founders of Brands in Blooms \nDelivering a 5-star customer experience begins with cultivating a 5-star employee experience. Join Jeff O’Brien and Jon Morrison for a transformative session providing the ultimate playbook to captivate Millennials and Gen Z\, turning visitors into loyal\, lifelong gardeners. Discover the power of storytelling to simplify your message\, overcome barriers like limited time\, space\, and knowledge\, and deeply connect with your customers. You’ll gain practical strategies for fostering a culture of excellence through effective training\, leadership\, and team engagement. This isn’t just another talk — it’s your roadmap to elevating your garden center and securing the future of retail.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-5-star-customer-experience-winning-the-hearts-of-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Interactive Learning,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T184016Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
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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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204602Z
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SUMMARY:ODA Case Studies and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keawe Molifua\, ODA pesticide investigator\, Oregon Department of Agriculture \nPESTICIDE Recertification Class\nThis presentation includes a review of several ODA pesticide investigations from recent years. We will discuss the lessons that can be learned from these investigations to improve future pesticide applications. We will cover topics such as Oregon pesticide law\, proper pesticide application\, record-keeping\, drift prevention\, calibration\, pesticide licensing\, label adherence\, regulatory updates\, pesticide storage and transportation.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/oda-case-studies-and-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500
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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
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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:20260604T203501
CREATED:20250324T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T174432Z
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SUMMARY:How Climate Change is Affecting Our Use and Application of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steven Paulsen\, CEO and owner\, Native Roots\, LLC \nAn open discussion about changes in native plant habitats across the western United States\, and how those changes could impact our applications. The presentation is geared to be interactive and participation from the audience is encouraged.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-climate-change-is-affecting-our-use-and-application-of-native-plants/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20240426T214551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T221739Z
UID:10000694-1724406300-1724409900@farwestshow.com
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:20240822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20240426T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202424Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20240426T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223314Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Bench: Recruiting\, Motivating\, and Retaining Talent in the Green Industry of Today and Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Downing\, Co-Founder/Managing Partner\, BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group \nDo you currently have the right people on the bus? Are you concerned with building your bench for today and tomorrow? The state of the labor market\, especially in the Green Industry\, means we must change our thinking about recruiting inside and outside the industry. \nYou will learn more about how recruitment\, retention\, motivation\, training & development\, compensation and even your company’s social capital affect the strength of your team’s talent.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/building-your-bench-recruiting-motivating-and-retaining-talent-in-the-green-industry-of-today-and-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20240426T221245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T190302Z
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SUMMARY:Solve Pest Problems: A New Nursery and Residential Resource to Effectively and Safely Manage Pests
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jessica Green\, IPM Educator\, Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center \nSolve Pest Problems\, a tool managed by OSU’s Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center\, is a user-friendly\, online resource addressing pest issues around the home and garden. SPP has close to 200 peer-reviewed pages covering the management of problem weeds and a number of plant pests and diseases. You can also find guides on how to use pesticides safely around your home\, business\, and family. Learn more about SPP and how to manage pests with reduced risk to people\, pets\, and the environment.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/solve-pest-problems-a-new-nursery-and-residential-resource-to-effectively-and-safely-manage-pests/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20230419T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212332Z
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SUMMARY:Reduce the Cost of Spraying Your Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Timothy Schaal\, CEO\, Airtec Sprayers\, Inc. \nIncrease 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.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/reduce-the-cost-of-spraying-your-nursery/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Mini-Sessions,Pesticide Recertification,Solution Center,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20230412T215649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215649Z
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SUMMARY:A Plantsman's Notebook: New Plants and a Reminder of Some ‘Smokers’ We Often Forget About
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicholas Staddon\, Company Spokesman/Plantsman\, Everde Growers \nIn this session\, we will look at a number of new plants that have appeared on the marketplace in recent years. There will be something for everyone\, trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and a few surprises! Staddon will also nudge our memories on a few of the great plants from the past. Nicholas will cover a few of the notable trends he believes hold water for us. As always\, he is an avid reader and will share a few choice titles with the audience. With terrific pictures\, supported by an informative and humorous narrative\, this session is not to be missed if you are into plants.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/a-plantsmans-notebook-new-plants-and-a-reminder-of-some-smokers-we-often-forget-about/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20230419T205415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T210512Z
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SUMMARY:Topiary Demo
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Nelson\, Bountiful Farms \nJoin 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.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/topiary-demo/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20230412T204630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T204630Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Oxygen: The Real Limiting Factor For Trees
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wei Zhang\, Ph.D.\, Vice President of Research and Development\, Zynnovation LLC  \nThis presentation answers common questions\, such as: Why do we have to water trees so often? Why can’t we supply them with one year’s water supply at a time? Why don’t roots grow deep? Why is compacted soil bad for urban trees? Why is volcano mulching bad for trees while leaf piling against tree trunks in natural forests is good? Why is deicing salt bad for plants? What makes the space under sidewalks so attractive to tree roots? One thing in common with all these problems – Soil Oxygen! Join us for live demonstrations throughout the seminar.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-oxygen-the-real-limiting-factor-for-trees/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220426T154310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154508Z
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SUMMARY:Current Market Demands New Approaches to Container Growing
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presenters: Tom Springer\, Chris Murphey\, NurserySource\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nNurserySource’s and RediRoot’s goal is to help nurseries and grow operations integrate new approaches to container production and gardening. Their markets span nursery\, cannabis and home gardeners giving them a unique look into the ways all growers are learning from each other and improving their production. They see the pressure labor and regulatory costs have upon different operations and work to help clients mitigate those challenges. This seminar will briefly detail their observations and recommendations.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/current-market-demands-new-approaches-to-container-growing/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Municipalities,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T213544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T213544Z
UID:10000500-1661502600-1661506200@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Take Advantage of the Boom: Leverage Extra Cash for Long-Term Gains
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Timothy Howard\, President/Founder\, Clarity Connect\, Inc.\nIn today’s market\, most growers and garden centers\, are selling virtually every plant they have. It is somewhat counter-intuitive to invest in your business when you don’t need to. However\, now is the perfect time to leverage extra cash for long-term gains. This presentation will demonstrate multiple ways growers and garden centers can upgrade their websites\, invest in employees\, purchase new technology and tools\, and increase marketing efforts\, to help secure customers for the long haul while making it easier on their operations.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/take-advantage-of-the-boom-leverage-extra-cash-for-long-term-gains/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Interactive Learning,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T213218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T213218Z
UID:10000499-1661437800-1661441400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Solving Plant Problems Virtually
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Grant\, GGSPro Technical Specialist\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies\nWhether a grower is working internally with their cultivation team or externally with cooperative extension personnel\, product vendor representatives or technical specialists often rely on some form of virtual communication (e.g.\, cellphones\, emails\, or video conferences). We are all familiar with the saying\, “a picture is worth a thousand words\,” but knowing what picture to take and what information to gather before reaching out for consultation is important in diagnosing an issue correctly and efficiently. The objective of this presentation will be to build a checklist growers can use for gathering valuable information once they have identified an issue in their production setting.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/solving-plant-problems-virtually/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220426T152734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T152812Z
UID:10000512-1661436000-1661437800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Pruning / Topiary Demo
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Serendipity Nursery\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nThe Serendipity Farms team will perform a LIVE demo of pruning and topiary techniques. Get some fun new ideas\, tips\, tricks\, and best practices.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pruning-topiary-demo-2/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Municipalities,Retailers,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T210450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T170125Z
UID:10000496-1661434200-1661437800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:(PANEL) Transportation\, Logistics\, Supply Chain: Tips for Moving Forward
DESCRIPTION:Moderator:  Jeff Stone\, Executive Director\, OAN\nPanelists: \n\nJana Jarvis\, President & CEO\, Oregon Truckers Association\nDavid Anzur\, Founder\, Anzur Logistics\nDale Parra\, Sales Manager\, Transportation Services\nTeresa Carr\, Director of Bus Development and Properties\, Port of Portland\n\nJoin our panel of industry experts as they share their recommendations and best practices for moving through these challenging times of inflation\, driver shortages\, and policy changes. Our panelists come from large diverse backgrounds\, which will provide a foundation for attendees to gain excellent insight from a wide array of experiences. Strategies for freight will be shared from the trucking\, railroad\, and shipping perspectives. There will be time for Q&A\, so come prepared with questions.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/paneltransportation-logistics-supply-chain-tips-for-moving-forward/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220426T152204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T152520Z
UID:10000510-1661430600-1661432400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Soil Oxygen: Tips for Ensuring Plant Roots are Healthy and Thriving
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wei Zhang\, PhD\, VP of R&D\, TreeDiaper\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nInspired by Professor Linda Chalker-Scott and Mr. Jim Uraban\, two well-known professionals in the green industry\, this presentation will be interactive with a live demo! We will explore why we must water our plants so often\, what makes Plant Available Water different from irrigation water\, and why we can’t supply plants with 1 month of water at a time. Wei will explain why roots don’t grow deep in the soil\, why compacted soil is bad for your plants\, and why volcano mulching is bad for your trees while piles of leaf litter in natural forests is not\, and so much more!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-oxygen-tips-for-ensuring-plant-roots-are-healthy-and-thriving/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220426T151853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T151853Z
UID:10000509-1661427900-1661429700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Pruning / Topiary Demo
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Bountiful Farms\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nJoin the Bountiful Farms team as they perform a LIVE demo of pruning and topiary techniques. Get some fun new ideas\, tips\, tricks\, and best practices.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pruning-topiary-demo/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Municipalities,Retailers,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T220012Z
UID:10000490-1661420700-1661424300@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Improve Your Website With Data\, Not Gut-feel
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Timothy Howard\, President/Founder\, Clarity Connect\, Inc.\nWith tools like A/B testing\, screen recording\, heat maps and Google Analytics\, you can take the guesswork out of improving your website. The tools available are free\, or very low cost\, and give you the data you need to confidently improve your website.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/improve-your-website-with-data-not-gut-feel/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Interactive Learning,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T203426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T143036Z
UID:10000489-1661416200-1661419800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Integrating Biological Control Agents with Chemical Spray Programs: Innovative Ways to Manage Pesticide Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Grant\, GGSPro Technical Specialist\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies\nOver the past decade\, using “beneficials” or biological control agents (BCAs) to help growers deal with pest issues has grown dramatically. BCAs can play a critical role in preventing and managing pesticide resistance when used effectively. However\, growers require a comprehensive knowledge of their life cycles\, target pests\, and compatibility with organic and conventional pesticides. This course will cover these topics for some of the industry’s most commonly used beneficial insects\, mites\, and nematodes along with how growers can begin integrating BCAs into their current crop protection programs.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/integrating-biological-control-agents-with-chemical-spray-programs-innovative-ways-to-manage-pesticide-resistance/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T134500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T223853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T223928Z
UID:10000505-1661346900-1661348700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:H-2A: Tips and Tricks for Navigating Your Way Through
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cheyenne Protz\, H-2A Coordinator\, Labor Consultants International\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nAt LCI\, there is over 20 years of guest worker visa experience. Every day we help our clients expertly navigate the guest worker programs utilizing experience\, intuition\, and industry involvement. We have seen every situation\, roadblock\, and victory in this industry and are directly involved with every political\, legislative\, and industry discussion and forum for these visa programs. Let us share our knowledge with you to produce the best season possible with skilled\, reliable labor.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/h-2a-tips-and-tricks-for-navigating-your-way-through/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220615T143801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T214251Z
UID:10000516-1661334300-1661337900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Gain the Upper Hand This Season on Root\, Crown\, and Foliar Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Grant\, GGSPro Technical Specialist\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies\nThis session will take a deep dive into the prevention and control of common root and crown diseases\, including water molds\, Fusarium\, Botrytis\, Rhizoctonia\, Thielaviopsis\, and more. Learn how you can also maximize your chemical control toolkits by implementing microbial-based fungicide options. This session will provide detailed fungicide rotation strategies\, cultural best practices\, and practical prevention tips that will benefit growers at every level.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/gain-the-upper-hand-this-season-on-root-crown-and-foliar-diseases/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203501
CREATED:20220425T190610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T214657Z
UID:10000473-1661329800-1661333400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Practical Use of Plant Growth Regulators in the Plant Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Jozsef Racsko\, Technology Manager\, Mycorrhizal Applications LLC.\nIn this technical seminar\, attendees will learn about the commercial applicability of plant growth regulator (PGR) products; when and how to apply them\, what rates to use\, what factors influence their efficacy (weather conditions\, water pH\, plant health status)\, and how these products can be integrated into the production practices. The presentation will review results from commercial trials and research experiments and provide guidance to the audience on how to interpret such research information. This will help growers find the right solution tailored to their turf or ornamental crop and growing conditions. The presenter will discuss how growing protocols can be adjusted to specific conditions to take full advantage of PGR products.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/practical-use-of-plant-growth-regulators-in-the-plant-nursery/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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