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SUMMARY:10 Effective Ways to Communicate the Value of Your Products
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katie Tamony \, Chief Marketing Officer\, Monrovia Nursery Company and Former Editor-in-Chief of Sunset Magazine and Sunset Books \nIn this seminar\, Katie will present 10 effective ways to communicate the value of your products or services to a demanding consumer in today’s market. Using examples from Monrovia and other premium brands\, Katie will share insights and success stories that will help you retain customers in the long term and grow your perceived value.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/10-effective-ways-to-communicate-the-value-of-your-products/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T154500
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SUMMARY:What Do Washing Dishes and Sanitation for Plant Production Have in Common?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Grant\, GGSPro Technical Specialist Supervisor\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies \nRegardless of your standard operating procedures\, sanitation is a key factor in having a successful season. Very few management practices have the duality of being preventative\, curative\, and cost-effective whereas a strong pre-season and mid-season sanitation plan does. For this reason\, we strongly focus on maintaining clean production spaces\, inputs\, and equipment to manage a wide variety of plant-related issues. Surprisingly\, there are scenarios we run into in our daily lives that overlap with plant production such as washing dirty dishes. We will use these common scenarios to help demonstrate the cultural and chemical steps necessary for effective sanitation.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/what-do-washing-dishes-and-sanitation-for-plant-production-have-in-common/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars
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SUMMARY:H-2A 101: What Your Business Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chelsea Ibarra\, Deputy General Counsel\, másLabor\nFree Session (Open to all attendees) \nThis session will cover the ins and outs of the H-2A program for growers. The session discusses the program’s requirements\, barriers to entry\, and best practices for employers\, including pertinent current events. As the labor landscape continues to be difficult\, more and more businesses are turning to H-2A to solve their shortages.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/h-2a-101-what-your-business-needs-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T143000
DTSTAMP:20230419T213443Z
CREATED:20230419T204721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T213443Z
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SUMMARY:Make Signs People Will Read
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bridget Behe\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, Michigan State University \nBridget will present research-based information about how consumers read or ignore signage in the retail store. Signage is essential to communicate many things about the plants (and other products) people can’t know without you telling them.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/make-signs-people-will-read/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Free,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T144500
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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:20230823T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T144500
DTSTAMP:20230412T202205Z
CREATED:20230412T202121Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape Zombies! Myths That Refuse to Die
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott\, Ph.D\, Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture\, Washington State University \nProfessional horticulturists want the latest plant and soil science information to use in managing landscapes\, but how can you tell what’s science\, and what’s pseudoscience? Landscape professionals can quickly lose their credibility — and cause damage to plants and soil — when they end up promoting products and practices that aren’t based on reputable science. This seminar will provide some guidelines for evaluating products and practices based on the most current and relevant scientific information available.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/landscape-zombies-myths-that-refuse-to-die/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Landscapers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T153000
DTSTAMP:20230726T153946Z
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning 2-hour WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:FREE WORKSHOP (open to all attendees) \nSuccession Planning\, Part 1: Working with an Attorney\n1:30-2:30 p.m.\nSpeaker: Maria Schmidlkofer\, Attorney\, Schwabe\, Williamson & Wyatt\nJoin attorney Maria Schmidlkofer for the first hour as she discusses engaging in estate planning early\, elements of a successful succession plan and general timeline for implementation. She’ll talk through important information that you need to know about your operation to make the process run smoothly\, legal tools that can help the succession process\, and tips for mitigating Oregon estate tax. Stay for the second hour to take a deeper dive into conservation easements on working lands with Ivor Kincaide of Oregon Agricultural Trust and discuss how they can be used as a tool for succession. \nSuccession Planning\, Part 2: Introduction to Conservation Easements on Working Lands\n2:30-3:30 p.m.\nSpeaker: Ivor Kincaide\, Farmland Program Director\, Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT)\nA growing number of Oregon farmers and ranchers are conveying easements in exchange for cash or tax benefits to help with succession or business expansion or to make the land more affordable to the next generation. Join Farmland Program Director Ivor Kincaide to learn more about conservation easements on working lands\, the benefits of easements\, the process of conveying an easement and how an easement can help with farmland succession. He’ll discuss Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) and the role a Land Trust and other organizations such as NRCS plays in partnering with landholders to protect ag land in perpetuity.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/succession-planning-part-1-introduction-to-conservation-easements-on-working-lands-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T134500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T204653Z
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SUMMARY:Profiting With Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mary Choate\, Chief Operating Officer\, Pest Wizard Brands LLC \nIntegrated Pest Management is good for the environment\, but did you know it is also good for your bottom line? IPM is a great tool for improved profitability for Independent Garden Centers (IGCs) and for growers. Learn how to implement an effective IPM strategy in your greenhouse or nursery to reduce costs and decrease loss from pests. For IGC\, we’ll discuss how IPM can be a key marketing strategy to improve sales through cross-marketing and upselling for your entire line\, from irrigation to green goods.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/profiting_with_ipm/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T133000
DTSTAMP:20230501T163038Z
CREATED:20230412T204034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163038Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T133000
DTSTAMP:20230816T001616Z
CREATED:20230412T200438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T001616Z
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SUMMARY:Solving Pest Problems – an Overview of the Oregon IPM Center (Spanish Only)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Silvia I. Rondon\, Professor and Extension Entomology Specialist\, Oregon State University; Director\, Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the Oregon IPM center with focus on our new Solve Pest Problems. Some unrestricted pesticides information will be mentioned during this presentation. \n\nSilvia I. Rondon\, Ph.D.\, Profesora Entomóloga y Directora del Centro de Manejo Integrado de Plagas de Oregón\, Universidad Estatal de Oregón\, Corvallis\, OR \nEsta presentación ofrecerá una introducción al concepto moderno de Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP)\, y como el balance de los diferentes componentes incrementan la producción y la productividad. También presentará como las diferentes plataformas del Centro de MIP puede ayudar a mejorar nuestras decisiones para controlar plagas.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/manejando-su-operacion-usando-el-modelo-moderno-de-manejo-integrado-de-plagas/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Spanish Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T133000
DTSTAMP:20230412T200126Z
CREATED:20230412T200126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T200126Z
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SUMMARY:Selecting Plants for Success!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ben Hoover\, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sustainable Nursery Production\, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo \nMillions of plants are purchased and planted every year in the United States. Many of those plants are destined for failure. Selecting the right plants and location for planting them appropriately can increase your credibility\, customer base\, and profitability. We will talk about making good decisions\, communicating your expertise with customers\, and benefiting the environment and your company at the same time. FYI: your concept of a native plant might be challenged!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/selecting-plants-for-success/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T104500
DTSTAMP:20230530T163002Z
CREATED:20230412T181747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T163002Z
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SUMMARY:A Milkweed Contamination Study Spotlights Pollinator-Safe Growing - An Oregon Nursery Shows the Way
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presenters:\nSharon Selvaggio\, Pesticide Program Specialist\, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation\nSam Bidwell\, Integrated Pest Manager\, Log House Plants; Founder\, Sunnyside Sam’s Wholesale \nPeople across the country are working to help restore monarch butterflies by planting milkweed. A recent study showed that milkweed plants purchased from garden centers across the country contained a wide variety of pesticide residues\, putting monarchs at risk. Other butterflies may be in similar danger. In this seminar\, we invite a thoughtful conversation about how nurseries can use practices that result in pollinator-safe plants. We will present the findings and implications of the milkweed study and share examples of how a local nursery\, Log House Plants\, puts pollinator safe growing into practice\, including an overview of how it started with Log House Plants’ Butterfly Bed and Breakfast host plant program. \n\nCopresentadores:\nSharon Selvaggio\, especialista del Programa de pesticidas\, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation\nSam Bidwell\, encargado del Control Integrado de Plagas\, Log House Plants; Fundador\, Sunnyside Sam’s Wholesale \nCómo producir plantas sin usar pesticidas dañinos para los polinizadores: ¿por qué es importante y cómo lo está logrando un vivero de Oregon? \nPersonas de todo el país están trabajando para ayudar en la conservación de las mariposas monarca mediante la plantación de algodoncillo. Un estudio reciente mostró que las plantas de algodoncillo adquiridas en viveros de todo el país contenían una amplia variedad de residuos de pesticidas\, lo cual pone en riesgo a las mariposas monarca. En este seminario\, los invitamos a tener una conversación reflexiva sobre cómo los viveros pueden implementar prácticas que den como resultado plantas que sean seguras para los polinizadores. Presentaremos los hallazgos y las implicaciones del estudio de algodoncillo y daremos ejemplos de cómo un vivero local\, Log House Plants\, pone en práctica el cultivo seguro de polinizadores.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/producing-plants-without-pollinator-harmful-pesticides/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T104500
DTSTAMP:20230412T195248Z
CREATED:20230412T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T195248Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming vs. Evolving: Turn Your Vision into Dramatic\, Measurable Results Using Policy Deployment
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rick Peters\, President\, The Peters Company \nEvery leader faces the challenge of translating vision into results. Most have goals to achieve over the next 3–5 years; the difficulty is converting long-term goals into daily activities that can be measured. Oregon nurseries are using policy deployment (“Hoshin Kanri”) to develop annual improvement targets that align and link with their long-term strategies. The process engages team members at every level. Each person understands how they can impact the organization’s goals. Bring your leadership team for an introduction to this powerful tool. Learn how Robinson Nursery uses policy deployment to transform the business and achieve their mission of “growing people and plants to change the world.”
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/transforming-vs-evolving-turn-your-vision-into-dramatic-measurable-results-using-policy-deployment/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T104500
DTSTAMP:20230412T195112Z
CREATED:20230412T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T195112Z
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SUMMARY:Stressed Out: How to Diagnose\, Treat\, and Avoid Environmental Stress in Landscape Plants
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott\, Ph.D\, Professor and Extension Specialist in Urban Horticulture\, Washington State University \nThis seminar will present a diagnostic approach to discovering the cause behind landscape failure. Many landscape plants fail to thrive\, or even die\, because of avoidable errors in selecting\, transplanting\, and maintaining trees and shrubs. Without understanding the underlying reason behind landscape failure\, homeowners and professionals often resort to pesticides and fertilizers in an unsuccessful attempt to fix the problem. An alternative set of suggested best practices will be presented based on recent and on-going research\, which ultimately will help landscape managers avoid the unnecessary use of chemicals.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/stressed-out-how-to-diagnose-treat-and-avoid-environmental-stress-in-landscape-plants/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Landscapers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T104500
DTSTAMP:20230412T195425Z
CREATED:20230412T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T195425Z
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SUMMARY:20/24 Vision for Garden Retailing
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Danny Summers\, Managing Director/Chief Instigator\, The Garden Center Group \nGarden retailing has experienced major growth in new customers and sales since 2019. As we look forward to 2024\, Danny will share insight of the The Group’s 150+ Garden Centers performances and the Best Practices Benchmarks from The Group’s Annual P&L Studies of 2020\, 2021\, and 2022 plus additional observations and trends to help you prepare for 2024–and beyond.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/20-24-vision-for-garden-retailing/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T093000
DTSTAMP:20230530T162811Z
CREATED:20230412T175815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T162811Z
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SUMMARY:Crop Protection and Cultural Considerations When Propagating
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Grant\, GGSPro Technical Specialist Supervisor\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies \nPropagation is a balance between maintaining an environment conducive to young plant production while managing a myriad of insect and disease pests that also thrive in these conditions. We will walk through various cultural\, chemical\, and biological inputs useful when propagating to ensure an efficiently and cleanly grown product. Strategies discussed during this presentation include moisture management\, biological and conventional pesticides for below and above ground pests\, cleaning up material using plant dips\, sanitation steps\, use of plant root stimulants and more! \n\nGeorge Grant\, Supervisor Técnico Especialista de GGSPro\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies\nProtección de cultivos y consideraciones culturales que deben tomarse en cuenta al momento de la propagación \nLa propagación consiste en un equilibrio entre mantener un ambiente propicio para la producción de plantas jóvenes y al mismo tiempo controlar una infinidad de plagas de insectos y enfermedades que también favorecen estas condiciones. Hablaremos sobre diversos aportes culturales\, químicos y biológicos que resultan útiles al momento de la propagación para garantizar un producto eficaz y cultivado de forma limpia. Las estrategias abordadas durante esta presentación incluyen el control de la humedad\, pesticidas biológicos y convencionales para las plagas que se encuentran sobre y debajo del suelo\, materiales de limpieza mediante inmersión de plantas\, etapas de saneamiento\, uso de estimulantes de raíces de plantas\, entre otras.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/crop-protection-and-cultural-considerations-when-propagating/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T093000
DTSTAMP:20230412T195541Z
CREATED:20230412T175246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T195541Z
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SUMMARY:Biochar in Propagation Substrates: Good or Bad?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ben Hoover\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Sustainable Nursery Production\, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo \nWe will talk briefly about the complexity of biochar\, how it performs in propagation substrates\, and what role it might play in the future. You’ll see root development pictures of cuttings in biochar substrates. We will talk about the guidelines for propagation substrate selection and how biochar fits into the story. The big question: “Is biochar really sustainable?”
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/biochar-in-propagation-substrates-good-or-bad/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Growers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T093000
DTSTAMP:20230602T172902Z
CREATED:20230412T174907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T172902Z
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SUMMARY:Grow Profits Using Job Costing to Identify and Eliminate Waste in Your Company
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rich Thiebaud\, Director of Sales\, Landscape Management Network (LMN) \nWith more than 25 years of experience\, Rich will bring a wealth of knowledge to this seminar giving an overview of the importance of job costing and how to keep it as simple and automated as possible. Most importantly\, Rich will give an overview of the nine wastes of landscaping\, which are the biggest reasons landscape companies lose efficiency and profitability\, and how to snuff those wastes out for good.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/job-costing-how-to-keep-it-simple-and-how-to-improve-your-results-nine-wastes-of-landscaping/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T093000
DTSTAMP:20230412T185957Z
CREATED:20230412T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T185957Z
UID:10000613-1692779400-1692783000@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Pricing Products
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bridget Behe\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, Michigan State University \nThere is more to pricing than simply calculating costs and mark-up. Bridget will discuss some pricing strategies and share some research-based findings on how consumers react to pricing in communications. Price increases are always a concern. The presentation includes some ways for you to consider increasing prices that consumers will accept.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-art-and-science-of-pricing-products/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T130000
DTSTAMP:20220426T154508Z
CREATED:20220426T154310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154508Z
UID:10000515-1661517000-1661518800@farwestshow.com
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:20220826T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T121500
DTSTAMP:20220426T154444Z
CREATED:20220426T153325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154444Z
UID:10000514-1661514300-1661516100@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Overcoming Substrate Shortages with a Proven Solution
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Shahin Ashraf\, Head of Sales\, North America Sunterra Horticulture\, Profile Products / HydraFiber\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nThe horticulture industry continues to endure raw material shortages and faces numerous logistical constraints. Profile Products has a proven solution with HydraFiber® – a domestically produced\, engineered fiber substrate that is readily available and reliable as a high-performing replacement for other raw materials. Top growers across North America have already adopted HydraFiber into their mixes\, and are now increasing inclusion rates to help overcome shortages of other raw goods. Learn more about this game-changing technology and how it can transform YOUR operation.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/overcoming-substrate-shortages-with-a-proven-solution/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T113000
DTSTAMP:20220426T154453Z
CREATED:20220426T153058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154453Z
UID:10000513-1661511600-1661513400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Soil Moisture Sensors: Should You Use Them?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ahmad Dowlatabadi\, PhD\, Principal\, Aivaka\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nSoil moisture sensors are intended to help us conserve water\, reduce plant disease\, and save both our time and the environment. But do they? In this session\, we will examine how sensors work\, how to use them\, if they are worth the effort and cost\, and if they can simply be integrated into an existing irrigation setup. Join Ahmad as he presents a summary of his journey in search of the perfect sensor and lessons learned along the way.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-moisture-sensors-should-you-use-them/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T104500
DTSTAMP:20220427T220715Z
CREATED:20220425T215754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T220715Z
UID:10000504-1661507100-1661510700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Pesticide Coverage of Difficult to Spray Plants Such as Boxwood
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jay W. Pscheidt\, Ph.D.\, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist\, Oregon State University\nFungicide used to manage diseases\, such as boxwood blight\, depends on good pesticide coverage. Research using common airblast sprayers with and without smart sensors indicates high gallonage is needed for good coverage. Coverage of nursery-grown boxwood plants using sprayers routinely used at nurseries also indicates the need for better attention to spray coverage. Join this session to learn all these intricacies.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pesticide-coverage-of-difficult-to-spray-plants-such-as-boxwood/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T104500
DTSTAMP:20220425T215302Z
CREATED:20220425T215141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T215302Z
UID:10000503-1661507100-1661510700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Social Media and Digital Strategies for Growing Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kelli Matthews\nThis seminar will take a look at best practices\, and emerging trends\, while offering some fresh ideas for your social and digital marketing.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/social-media-and-digital-strategies-for-growing-businesses/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T093000
DTSTAMP:20220427T220547Z
CREATED:20220425T214142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T220547Z
UID:10000502-1661502600-1661506200@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:How to Deal With Mite Pests in Landscapes and Nurseries
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Raymond Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Extension Specialist\, Kansas State University\nRaymond will discuss the different types of mite pests\, and the biology\, ecology\, and damage associated. He will outline the various strategies that can be implemented to manage mite pest populations in landscapes and nurseries.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-to-deal-with-mite-pests-in-landscapes-and-nurseries/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T093000
DTSTAMP:20220425T213944Z
CREATED:20220425T213944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T213944Z
UID:10000501-1661502600-1661506200@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Healthy Soil: All the Key Elements for Maintaining the Healthiest Soil
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Alicia Leytem\, President\, Oregon Society of Soil Scientists\, Instructor at OSU\nVance Almquist\, Vice President of Oregon Society of Soil Scientists\, Instructor at OSU\nJoin soil scientists Alicia Leytem and Vance Almquist as they discuss the principles of soil health and their relevance in Oregon. Learn common misperceptions regarding regenerative agriculture and how to spot misleading information when it comes to implementing soil health management and regenerative practices. Attendees will learn why soil health is important for your farm and the environment.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/healthy-soil-all-the-key-elements-for-maintaining-the-healthiest-soil/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T093000
DTSTAMP:20220425T213544Z
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:20220425T213218Z
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:20220825T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T153000
DTSTAMP:20220801T175705Z
CREATED:20220425T212138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T175705Z
UID:10000498-1661437800-1661441400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:H-2A 101: What Your Business Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chelsea Ibarra\, Deputy General Counsel\, másLabor\nLearn more about the program basics and the ever-changing landscape of the seasonal\, non-immigrant worker program. This seminar will identify employer requirements\, best practices\, and important updates to the H-2A program. Come ready with questions whether you are just considering H-2A or are a seasoned participant.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/h-2a-101-what-your-business-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Free,Growers,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T143000
DTSTAMP:20220426T152812Z
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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