Gardening in a Changing Climate: What to Do and What to Avoid
Room B116Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture, Washington State University Climate change is here to stay and with it our gardens
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Plant Patents and Trademarks: Understanding Intellectual Property
Room B119Speaker: Maria Zampini, President, Upshoot LLC Understanding the world of intellectual property such as plant patents, trademarks, and plant breeders rights can seem confusing and
I Will Always Love You: Creating and Increasing Market Relevance
Room B110Speaker: Lloyd Traven, President/CEO, Peace Tree Farm LLC For years we lamented as an industry about needing a national marketing campaign, that national spokesperson or
OMRI: Your Organic Secret Weapon
Room B116Speaker: Roger Plant, Marketing Manager, OMRI Eugene, Oregon based OMRI is the largest material review organization in North America. This presentation will help you find
Solve Pest Problems: A New Nursery and Residential Resource to Effectively and Safely Manage Pests
Room B113Speaker: Ebba Peterson, Ph.D., Plant Pathologist and IPM Educator, Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center Solve Pest Problems, a tool managed by OSU's Oregon Integrated Pest
H-2A vs H-2B 101: Navigating the Program Landscape
Room B119Speaker: Tom Bortnyk, Executive Vice President, másLabor This session will cover the ins and outs of both the H-2A and H-2B programs for employers. We
Is it Warm In Here? New Approaches to Horticulture in Our Changing Climate
Room B116Speaker: Bryce Lane, Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, North Carolina State University How is climate change affecting our horticultural practices? Are we poised to take advantage of
Nursery Science Summit: Plant Pathology
Room B119Speaker 1: Jay W. Pscheidt, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Oregon State University Title: Smart Spraying Grapes Leads to New Boxwood Blight Management Description: Oregon
Building Your Bench: Recruiting, Motivating, and Retaining Talent in the Green Industry of Today and Tomorrow
Room B110Speaker: Todd Downing, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group Do you currently have the right people on the bus? Are you concerned with building your
The Wealthy Landscaper: Lessons You Do Not Learn on the Job Site
Room B116Speaker: George Urvari, CEO, Knowledge Tree Consulting Unearth the secrets to cultivating a thriving landscape business with our expert-led seminar. Discover the art of leadership, strategic
Nursery Science Summit: Insect Pest Management
Room B119Speaker 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
Leveraging Lavenders: The Sweet Smell of Success
Room B110Speaker: Lloyd Traven, President/CEO, Peace Tree Farm LLC For the last 10 years, lavender sales have increased by double digits annually. There is great opportunity
Landscapes That Save the World: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Landscape
Room B116Speaker: Bryce Lane, Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, North Carolina State University When it comes to plants in the landscape there is strength in diversity. All too often
Top Consumer Garden Trends to Drive Sales
Room B110Speaker: 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 B113Speaker: 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 B119Speaker 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 B119Speaker: 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 B113Speaker: 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
AI in the Landscaping World
Room B116Speaker: Paige Tisdale, Business Developer, Dennis’ 7 Dees This presentation explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the landscaping industry. It highlights how
Healing and Horticultural: An Introduction to Horticultural Therapy, Including Therapeutic Gardens and Landscapes for Health, Recovery and Well-Being
Room B119Speaker: Nicholas Staddon, Spokesperson and Plantsman, Everde Growers Join Nicholas Staddon as he takes us on a candid journey through the history and foundations of
Mycorrhizae 101: Biological Root Stimulants
Room B113Speaker: Anissa Poleatewich, Senior Manager Product Development, Mycorrhizal Applications Mycorrhizae are specialized fungi that form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots and extend far into
Key to Mitigate Climate Change Lies Hidden Beneath Our Feet: A Win-Win for Horticulture
Room B119Speaker: Mike Amaranthus, Ph.D. President MycoAnalytics LLC, Adjunct Associate Professor Oregon State University Soils serve as tremendous storehouses of the Earth's carbon, and even a