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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:20250821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
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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
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SUMMARY:Hot Yards\, Cool Tips: Fire-wise Landscaping 101
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Amy Jo Detweiler\, professor and Extension horticulturist\, Oregon State University Extension Service \nJoin us for a practical approach to fire-wise landscaping. We’ll break down the basics of the home ignition zone\, what makes some plants fire-resistant (and others not)\, and how smart design and regular maintenance can make a big difference. We’ll also walk through a few local case studies and share plant picks that work well in a fire-wise landscape.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/hot-yards-cool-tips-fire-wise-landscaping-101/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
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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:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T150000
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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
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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
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
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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
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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:20260604T201018
CREATED:20250324T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T174432Z
UID:10000710-1755678600-1755682200@farwestshow.com
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:20260604T201018
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:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20240426T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T202418Z
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SUMMARY:Biostimulants and Biopesticides in Horticultural Production Systems
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Anissa Poleatewich\, Senior Manager Product Development\, Mycorrhizal Applications \nAnissa will discuss Biostimulants (mycorrhizae) and Biofungicdes in Horticulture Production Systems and will cover use of products for control of plant diseases.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/mycorrhizae-101-biological-root-stimulants/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
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:20240822T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T141500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20240426T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222736Z
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SUMMARY:The Retail Experience: Boxwood Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Pat Reilly\, Horticulture Outreach Specialist\, Saunders Genetics LLC and NewGen Boxwood \nLandscapers\, garden center staff\, growers\, and homeowners alike encounter issues with boxwood. Attention to boxwood selection and care is critical for the health and beauty of the plant AND for your success as you sell\, plant\, and maintain them. This talk will focus on ways to get to the truth from client descriptions\, presented within a framework of the common pests\, diseases\, and abiotic causes of damage to boxwood. Learn how to differentiate among boxwood issues\, suggest customized solutions\, and provide the public with reasons to keep hard-working\, versatile boxwood in the landscape.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-retail-experience-boxwood-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20240426T214425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234855Z
UID:10000684-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Plant Selection and Production
DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Ryan Contreras\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Past Successes and Future Directions for Nursery Breeding at Oregon State \nDescription: Since 2009\, the Ornamental Plant Breeding Program has been working to support the nursery industry through the development of new cultivars. To date\, we have released seven trees and shrubs exhibiting a variety of improvements. The program continues to evolve and push into new directions of evaluation and techniques. We will summarize where we have come and explore future directions including breeding for climate change and genomic tools that can help improve breeding efficiency. \nSpeaker 2: Neil Bell\, Community Horticulturist\, OSU Extension Service\nTitle: Long-Term Landscape Evaluation of Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers \nDescription: Northwest Plant Evaluations is an OSU Extension program geared to in-ground multi-year evaluations of shrubs\, primarily for un-irrigated landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2000\, evaluations have included species and cultivars of Hebe\, Cistus\, Halimium\, Ceanothus\, Grevillea and Arctostaphylos. Since 2019\, the program has been evaluating an array of broadleaved evergreen groundcovers of various sizes for use in un-irrigated landscape situations for growth\, flowering\, landscape appearance and hardiness. The presentation will discuss plants of various sizes for low-input landscapes in the region. \nSpeaker 3: Marcelo L. Moretti\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Oregon State University Deptartment of Horticulture\nTitle: Watts Up: Developing Pulse Electric Field as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide \nDescription: This session will describe how a group of researchers at OSU\, USDA ARS\, and LISI Global are exploring pulse electric field to manage weed seeds\, soil-borne disease\, and parasitic nematodes in ornamental seedling beds.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-plant-selection-and-production/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20240426T214216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T155351Z
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SUMMARY:H-2A vs H-2B 101: Navigating the Program Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Morris\, Business Development & Marketing Coordinator\, másLabor \nThis session will cover the ins and outs of both the H-2A and H-2B programs for employers. We will discuss the requirements\, barriers to entry\, and best practices for employers\, including pertinent current events. As the labor landscape continues to pose challenges\, more and more businesses are turning to H-2 visas to solve their shortages. Ensure you have the tools to be successful with these highly regulated programs.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/h-2a-vs-h-2b-101-navigating-the-program-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
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:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20240426T221131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T141426Z
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SUMMARY:OMRI: Your Organic Secret Weapon
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Roger Plant\, Marketing Manager\, OMRI \nEugene\, Oregon based OMRI is the largest material review organization in North America. This presentation will help you find and navigate free\, easy to use material resources from OMRI and others\, helping you answer questions about compliant input materials for USDA and CFIA organic programs. Even if you are not certified\, this presentation will show you where to quickly find alternatives to traditional inputs\, so you can meet the needs of customers looking for greener options.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/omri-your-organic-secret-weapon/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20240426T210809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T210809Z
UID:10000662-1724238000-1724241600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Gardening in a Changing Climate: What to Do and What to Avoid
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture\, Washington State University \nClimate change is here to stay and with it our gardens experience increased summer temperatures and drought. Unfortunately\, the internet is full of cures for drought and heat stress that can only make the problem worse. This seminar will present science-based practical strategies to help plants and soils conserve water and create more resilient gardens and landscapes.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/gardening-in-a-changing-climate-what-to-do-and-what-to-avoid/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T215649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215649Z
UID:10000648-1692956700-1692960300@farwestshow.com
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:20230825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T215127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T163818Z
UID:10000646-1692952200-1692955800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Biopesticides: The Ideal Team Players in Plant Health Programs with a Focus on Biofungicides
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, Biological Program Manager\, Plant Diseases\, BioWorks Inc. \nIn North America\, moves to adopt more biological inputs in plant production are driven by issues with pesticide resistance\, market trends and restrictive re-entry intervals. This is where biopesticides can help. Their unique modes of action bring value in resistance management. The fact that they are derived from natural sources makes them more acceptable to consumers\, and their safety means they can be applied with minimal disruption to day-to-day crop management activities. Yet there are still many misconceptions around what biopesticides are\, their efficacy\, and where and how they can be used. This presentation focuses on the use of biofungicides and their effective positioning in plant health programs. \n\nMichael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, gestor del Programa Biológico\, Enfermedades de las plantas\, BioWorks Inc. \nBiopesticidas: los elementos ideales en los programas de salud de las plantas con un enfoque en los biofungicidas \nEn Norteamérica\, las acciones para adoptar más insumos biológicos en la producción de plantas están impulsadas por problemas asociados con la resistencia a los pesticidas\, las tendencias del mercado y los intervalos de entrada restringidos (Restricted Entry Intervals\, REI). Es aquí donde los biopesticidas pueden resultar útiles. Sus modos de acción únicos aportan valor en el control de la resistencia; el hecho de que se deriven de fuentes naturales los hace más aceptables para los consumidores; además\, la seguridad que brindan significa que pueden aplicarse con una interrupción mínima en las actividades diarias de control de cultivos. Sin embargo\, todavía existen muchas ideas equivocadas sobre qué son los biopesticidas\, su eficacia y dónde y cómo se pueden utilizar. Esta presentación se centra en el uso de los biofungicidas y su posicionamiento eficaz en los programas de salud de las plantas.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/biopesticides-the-ideal-team-players-in-plant-health-programs-with-a-focus-on-biofungicides/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T214828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T214924Z
UID:10000645-1692952200-1692955800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Mycorrhizae: Benefits and Use in Grower Operations and the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jason Padden\, Sales Account Manager\, Mycorrhizal Applications \nExplore 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.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/mycorrhizae-benefits-and-use-in-grower-operations-and-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T213728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T213739Z
UID:10000642-1692887400-1692891000@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Above- & Under-ground Partners: What Urban Trees are Missing
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wei Zhang\, Ph.D.\, Vice President of Research and Development\, Zynnovation LLC \nTrees in the forests live with their family and friends. Above the ground\, young trees are protected by mature trees against extreme weather conditions such as scorching sunlight\, damaging wind\, and extreme cold. Equally\, and maybe more important than the above ground partners\, the underground partners; insects\, worms\, and root and soil microbiome\, is critical for the survival and thrive of the baby trees. How can we expect turban trees to survive and thrive with compacted soils\, excess stormwater runoff\, salt\, pollution\, insecticides\, herbicides\, fungicides and more.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/above-under-ground-partners-what-urban-trees-are-missing/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T212833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T212939Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Bush: Sterility and Availability
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presenters:\nRyan Contreras\, Ph.D.\, Associate Department Head and Professor\, Oregon State University\nKara Mills\, Lead Horticulturist\, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) \nOSU 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.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/butterfly-bush-sterility-and-availability/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T205918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T205918Z
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SUMMARY:Trial Garden Report: Best in NEW Annuals and Perennials for Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Allison Pennell\, Sales Representative and Horticulturalist\, McHutchison Horticultural Distributors \nThis session will report on new introductions from trial gardens across the country. Annuals and perennials from your favorite breeders will be the focus. Ali will share garden performance results from trial sites to help you decide what to add to your own production plans for 2024. This session’s focus is on spring and summer selling crops. Breeders covered will include: Dummen Orange\, SelectaOne\, Syngenta\, Danziger\, Ball\, Pan American Seed\, Westhoff\, Terra Nova Nurseries\, Sakata\, Think Plants and more!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/trial-garden-report-best-in-new-annuals-and-perennials-for-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T204630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T204630Z
UID:10000631-1692865800-1692869400@farwestshow.com
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:20230824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T204348Z
UID:10000630-1692865800-1692869400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:People\, Plants and a Backyard - An Exploration of How and Why We Interpret Urban Landscapes the Way We Do
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alan Shay\, Senior Instructor\, Horticulture Department\, Oregon State University \nIn this presentation we will examine the cultural heritage we in the west have inherited that leads us to react to management in landscapes in a particular fashion. Can we afford to prioritize aesthetics over functionality in a world of rapidly diminishing resources and climate change? How can we design landscapes sensibly\, that look good and still make a profit for ourselves? It’s all about education.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/people-plants-and-a-backyard-an-exploration-of-how-and-why-we-interpret-urban-landscapes-the-way-we-do/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T144500
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T203119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T234148Z
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SUMMARY:Save Energy\, Save Resources\, Save Money: A Grower Panel Discussion About Efficiency Project Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Moderator: Whitney Rideout\, Program Manager\, Industry and Agriculture\, Energy Trust of Oregon \nPanelists:  \n\nAl’s Garden & Home / Mark Bigej\nWoodburn Nursery & Azaleas Inc. / Kyle Fessler\nRobinson Nursery Inc. / Chris Robinson\n\n\nThis panel discussion includes growers and retailers who have improved their bottom line through a wide range of energy efficiency projects\, from lighting\, to boilers\, to watering systems. This discussion will provide real-world insights about these projects\, and the results and side benefits you can expect. \nPanel companies include Al’s Garden & Home\, Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas Inc.\, and Robinson Nursery. Representatives from Energy Trust of Oregon\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and the Oregon Department of Energy will be on hand to answer your questions about grants and incentives that can help pay for these projects.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/save-energy-save-resources-save-money-a-grower-panel-discussion-about-efficiency-project-implementation/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T201018
CREATED:20230412T204034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163038Z
UID:10000629-1692793800-1692797400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Fixing Workplace Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chris Sheesley\, President\, In-Accord \nYou’re surrounded\, but don’t give up. Being a member of an organization inevitably places you in situations of conflict\, but there are ways to reduce its negative impact on you and your coworkers. The savvy response to the uncomfortable messiness of workplace discord is to develop keener insights and skills. Through this engaging presentation\, you’ll gain easy-to-remember and easy-to-apply mindsets and tools to be an effective resolver whether you are a participant or in a position to be helpful to others.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/fixing-workplace-conflict/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars
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