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SUMMARY:Factors Influencing Photosynthesis
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Javier Salas\, entrepreneur \nCompensation and saturation points. Water and nutrients. Biotic and abiotic factors. How it translates to photosynthesis and plant development through different growth stages.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/factors-influencing-photosynthesis/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T093000
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SUMMARY:Future of Plastic and Bioplastic Horticulture Containers
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Tom Marting\, director of sustainable solutions\, and Grace Hungerford\, sustainability analyst\, Growscape \nThis session explores rising consumer demand for more sustainable packaging materials\, with a particular focus on bioplastics. We will examine the current landscape of bioplastic technologies available in the market today\, including their regulatory pressures\, performance\, benefits\, and challenges. The discussion will also look ahead to emerging bioplastic innovations that have the potential to reshape packaging sustainability in the coming years. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of where the industry stands now and what advancements are on the horizon.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/future-of-plastic-and-bioplastic-horticulture-containers-2/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T083000
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SUMMARY:From Awareness to Action: Preventing Pesticide Resistance in the Nursery Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Silvia Rondon\, Ph.D.\, professor and director of the Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center\, Oregon State University \nThis presentation focuses on translating awareness of pesticide resistance into practical management strategies for the nursery industry. Participants will learn how resistance develops\, how integrated pest management (IPM) practices can reduce selection pressure\, and how to implement effective prevention strategies through case studies and applied examples. The session emphasizes sustainable\, data-driven approaches that help preserve pesticide efficacy\, support crop quality\, and strengthen long-term nursery production.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/from-awareness-to-action-preventing-pesticide-resistance-in-the-nursery-industry/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish Translation Available,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210625Z
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SUMMARY:There is No Such Thing as Dwarf: Compact Plants for the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bryce Lane\, distinguished professor alumnus\, North Carolina State University \nHome landscapes are shrinking\, the average residential property size is now less than a quarter of an acre. More and more people are living in the city and have less and less space for plants. This has resulted in an increasing demand for dwarf/compact\, self-contained plants. In this talk we will discuss the role compact plants play in today’s landscapes\, and Lane will recommend some of the very best plants for small spaces.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/there-is-no-such-thing-as-dwarf-compact-plants-for-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Designers,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210438Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Health and Efficiencies That Can Be Achieved Through Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Andrew Van Geest\, sales\, large projects\, AdeptAg-Zwart Systems \nIn this session Van Geest will discuss common issues that he sees around the country among nursery producers as well as the different types of irrigation tools and their proper application in the nursery. We will touch on automation of irrigation cycles\, use of booms\, sanitization\, and filtration options. This will be an irrigation overview.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/plant-health-and-efficiencies-that-can-be-achieved-through-irrigation/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T104500
DTSTAMP:20260821T154918Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T154918Z
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SUMMARY:Lawn Alternatives: Hot Design Style\, or Challenging for Homeowners and HOAs?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sue Goetz\, garden designer\, consultant\, speaker and author\, Creative Gardener \nYou’ve heard the buzz words — rewilding\, regenerative\, and naturalism. Ripping out traditional lawns and creating magical meadow plantings\, no-mow-seed mixes\, and more. It is all getting attention and becoming more mainstream\, but is it sustainable for customers and landscape clients? How to talk to homeowners and HOA’s about natural garden design and striking a balance between manicured landscapes and a more naturalistic appeal. Goetz will share some client projects converted from lawn to mixed plantings\, including an ongoing experiment in her own “front lawn.” Tips\, techniques\, trials and tribulations.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/lawn-alternatives-hot-design-style-or-challenging-for-homeowners-and-hoas/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T093000
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SUMMARY:Promoting Soil Health: A Prescription for Landscape Success
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bryce Lane\, distinguished professor emeritus\, North Carolina State University \nAs landscapers\, and gardeners\, we typically spend most of our time thinking above ground. We spend countless hours selecting the right woody plant\, considering the right exposure\, combinations\, size\, color\, and textures. Woody plant’s success is equally dependent on what is going on below ground. A scientific understanding of soil chemistry\, biology\, physics\, and fertility makes us all better at our craft. This talk will address basic soil principles\, and how we can use them to build and maintain healthy soils that maximize woody plant success.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/promoting-soil-health-a-prescription-for-landscape-success/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BryceLane.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T144500
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SUMMARY:Chaos to Clarity: Building an AI Stack for Growers and the Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chris Sabbarese\, co-founder\, Infusion Management Services \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate\, but many organizations struggle to move from curiosity to practical implementation. This session provides a clear framework for understanding and building an AI technology stack that supports marketing\, communications\, customer engagement\, operational efficiency\, and business decision-making across the green industry. \nAttendees will learn how to evaluate AI opportunities\, prioritize investments based on business impact\, and implement tools responsibly. The focus is on practical strategy — not technical jargon — so participants leave with clarity on where AI fits into their organization and how to move forward confidently.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/chaos-to-clarity-building-an-ai-stack-for-growers-and-the-green-industry/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChrisSabbarese.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T120000
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SUMMARY:KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Charlie Hall\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Decision Paralysis in the Midst of Uncertainty\nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 26\, 11 a.m. in Room C124\nFREE to all registered Farwest Participants.\nCharlie Hall\, Ph.D. is a name that resonates deeply within the nursery and landscape community. Growing up on a nursery in western North Carolina\, Hall’s roots in the industry run deep. Today\, he serves as a professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University\, where he also holds the prestigious Ellison Chair in International Floriculture. Hall has become a trusted expert in innovative management and marketing strategies\, financial analysis\, and economic outlook for nursery and greenhouse crops. \nHall’s expertise extends far beyond academia. He is a sought-after speaker at regional\, national\, and international industry events. His ability to translate complex economic concepts into actionable strategies has made him an invaluable resource for green-industry businesses navigating challenges. \nIn his keynote address\, he will provide strategies to help green-industry companies protect and grow their businesses during uncertain times. His unique blend of economic expertise and industry knowledge promises to leave us inspired and equipped to face the challenges ahead.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/keynote/
LOCATION:Room C124
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Keynote,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CharlieHall.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T104500
DTSTAMP:20260306T213730Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213730Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Chemical Application
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Edgar Tuna\, greenhouse and nursery crop specialist\, area sales manager Western U.S.\, Envu \nEffective chemical application is far more than simply operating a spray gun or pulling a boom. It is both an art and a science. It requires a good understanding of the equipment being used\, the products applied\, the environmental conditions at the time of treatment\, and the specific characteristics of the application site. Each of these factors plays a critical role in determining product performance and achieving control of the target pest. Specially\, with the rising cost of chemicals and labor\, the applications need to be as efficient and productive as possible.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-art-of-chemical-application/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,English Translation Available,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EdgarTuna.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T104500
DTSTAMP:20260424T224306Z
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SUMMARY:Listen Up! Garden Podcasts are in Your Customers’ Ears
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kathy Jentz\, author\, podcaster\, Washington (DC) Gardener Magazine editor\, GardenDC Podcast \nGarden podcasts are wired directly into your customers’ brains. Their hosts are telling them what to grow and purchase on this unique medium. You need to get hooked on them to reach this growing audience and spread plant knowledge. You’ll learn how to find garden podcasts to pitch them and then how to be an ideal podcast guest. Kathy Jentz\, host and producer of the award-winning GardenDC Podcast. She is experienced as a guest on dozens of other garden podcasts and has the inside tips you need to excel in this format.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/listen-up-garden-podcasts-are-in-your-customers-ears/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/KathyJentz.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T104500
DTSTAMP:20260312T152743Z
CREATED:20260305T173233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T152743Z
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SUMMARY:Purchasing 102: A Deeper Dive
DESCRIPTION:Panel: Representatives from Growscape\, Monrovia Nursery Company\, Smith Gardens\, Al’s Garden & Home\, Anderson Pots\, OBC Northwest Inc.\, Simplot Turf & Horticulture. \nA deeper discussion of today’s supply chain and how it’s affected by issues like tariffs\, price\, environmental legislation\, and long lead times.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/purchasing-102-a-deeper-dive/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Farwest-Panel-Discussion.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T093000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223111Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T223111Z
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SUMMARY:How Diseases Hitch a Ride: When Insects Act as Plant Pathogen Vectors
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sierra Laverty\, assistant professor and horticulture educator\, University of Idaho Extension \nSome of the most common greenhouse\, nursery\, and landscape pests are also harbingers of plant diseases. Certain insect pests act as pathogen vectors\, spreading fungal\, bacterial\, and viral diseases from plant to plant like wildfire through a growing operation or landscape. In this presentation\, attendees will learn which insects have this power\, how to identify them\, which diseases they spread and how\, and prevention steps to minimize losses.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-diseases-hitch-a-ride-when-insects-act-as-plant-pathogen-vectors/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish Translation Available,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SierraLaverty.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T093000
DTSTAMP:20260305T172303Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Water Management and Recirculation in Nursery Operations
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Tim Reusch\, national sales manager at Dramm Corporation\, and Alex Ramos\, operations manager and co-owner of Walla Walla Nursery Co. \nAlex Ramos and Tim Reusch will review how effective water-use strategies are crucial to promoting plant health and sustainability. Cultural and mechanical best practices to implement in the nursery can help ensure growers understand the tools and techniques available. Whether you are walking the can yard or edge watering in the greenhouse\, there are opportunities to apply best practices for recirculation and improving water quality. These strategies collectively promote sustainable practices while supporting healthy plant growth.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/best-practices-for-water-management-and-recirculation-in-nursery-operations/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Growers,Seminars,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AlexandTim2.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T093000
DTSTAMP:20260407T223202Z
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SUMMARY:Purchasing 101: Horticultural Professionals Discuss Purchasing
DESCRIPTION:Panel: Representatives from Growscape\, Monrovia Nursery Company\, Smith Gardens\, Al’s Garden & Home\, Anderson Pots\, and OBC Northwest Inc.. \nPanel discussion on basic purchasing and receiving processes and best practices from three growers and two manufacturers/distributors. Principles and processes that ensure efficient operations by securing the right product\, right customer\, right quantity\, right condition\, right place\, right time\, and right price/cost. Find out how these greenhouse\, nursery\, and retail channel operators navigate purchasing to help maximize value\, reduce costs\, and ensure customer satisfaction.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/purchasing-101-horticultural-professionals-discuss-purchasing/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Farwest-Panel-Discussion.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500
DTSTAMP:20250804T165554Z
CREATED:20250325T012115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165554Z
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SUMMARY:New Approach to Thrips Management in Nurseries
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Man-yeon Choi\, Ph.D.\, research entomologist\, USDA Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit \nPESTICIDE CLASS: Spanish Translation\nThis seminar will explore key biological targets\, including neurohormones\, their receptors\, small proteins\, bioactive peptides\, and pheromones identified in western flower thrips. It will also introduce advanced molecular tools such as genomics\, proteomics\, and analytical chemistry. By leveraging these cutting-edge approaches\, the seminar aims to introduce novel biologically based targets for developing innovative integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for thrips control\, contributing to more sustainable and effective pest management solutions.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/new-approach-to-thrips-management-in-nursery/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/choi.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500
DTSTAMP:20250326T181954Z
CREATED:20250325T011800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T181954Z
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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:20250326T182250Z
CREATED:20250325T011426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T182250Z
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SUMMARY:Advancements in Growing Media: How New Fibers are Securing a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Brian Schulker\, business development manager growing media constituents at Jiffy Growing Solutions \nSubstrate technologies have continued to evolve as more growers are adopting containerized systems. With the introduction of wood fiber products in the North American market two decades ago\, new fiber-based growing medias in combination with other materials have dominated the discussion in the industry as we look to the future. This seminar will cover advancements in growing media\, globally\, that have driven the willingness to think differently and how this can help secure a sustainable future.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/advancements-in-growing-media-how-new-fibers-are-securing-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTSTAMP:20250804T165420Z
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SUMMARY:The Value Proposition of Beneficial Microbes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, senior technical services manager\, BioWorks Inc. \nSpanish Translation \nBiofungicides are increasingly utilized in integrated disease-management programs. They bring proven efficacy and performance\, are safe for and compatible with other components of integrated pest management (IPM)\, and have unique modes of action which is essential for resistance management. But what else can these biological materials do for your plants? Not only do some Bacillus\, Streptomyces and Trichoderma species colonize and protect roots from diseases\, they also provide plant health benefits that promote plant resilience and performance. In this talk\, we will examine some of the other attributes of microbials\, how they can be used to sustain the performance and resilience of plants through the year\, and how they deliver value in nursery production systems.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-value-proposition-of-beneficial-microbes/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTSTAMP:20250326T183619Z
CREATED:20250324T224012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T183619Z
UID:10000736-1755779400-1755783000@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Sustainability in Horticulture: Virtue Signaling or Affecting Change?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Benjamin Hoover\, Ph.D.\, associate professor of sustainable nursery production\, Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) \nSustainability is a common topic in horticulture. Often actions and efforts to address sustainability miss the mark. Making good decisions starts with identifying what we mean when we talk about sustainability. In this session we will cover how horticulture fits into the environment and society\, then examine how the decisions about staffing\, structures\, substrates\, containers\, packaging\, irrigation\, fertilizers\, and crop selection influence sustainability. Then we ask the hard question: are we making good decisions?
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/sustainability-in-horticulture-virtue-signaling-or-affecting-change/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Growers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20250328T183056Z
CREATED:20250324T223706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T183056Z
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SUMMARY:Best Management Practices for Effective Applications in Nurseries
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Carlos E. Bográn\, Ph.D.\, director\, technical services\, Bioworks Inc. \nPESTICIDE CLASS: SPANISH Presented & translated into English\nThis presentation will cover key application concepts that are critical for effective pesticide applications focusing on insecticides\, miticides and fungicides. Topics to be covered include application equipment and maintenance\, types and advantages and disadvantages\, factors influencing pesticide applications\, spray/drench calibration and good application techniques.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/best-management-practices-for-effective-applications-in-nurseries/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T104500
DTSTAMP:20250515T221216Z
CREATED:20250515T221216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T221216Z
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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:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T103000
DTSTAMP:20250508T175444Z
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:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000
DTSTAMP:20250326T184953Z
CREATED:20250324T222117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T184953Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants\, Cultivars\, and Sustainability: Selecting the Genes that Fit Your Design
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Benjamin Hoover\, associate professor of sustainable nursery production\, Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) \nWe know that selecting the right plant for a landscape is important\, but how do we judge plants? Should we focus on native plants or the newest cultivars? In this session\, we will talk about cultivars and plant species. The conversation involves genetic outliers and mutations\, grafted plants\, plant adaptations to stresses\, and how they might affect landscape performance. Plants are diverse and they have a lot to offer; we just need to know how to pick the right fit.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/native-plants-cultivars-and-sustainability-selecting-the-genes-that-fit-your-design/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T154500
DTSTAMP:20250326T204327Z
CREATED:20250324T142404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204327Z
UID:10000724-1755701100-1755704700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Why Do Some Pesticide Applications Fail?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aaron Palmateer\, Ph.D.\, director of horticulture\, Harrell’s LLC \nPESTICIDE CLASS- SPANISH TRANSLATION\nThis presentation will review pesticide use in nursery and greenhouse production focusing on factors that influence pesticide performance. Common examples and reasons for pesticide failures will be provided along with important considerations on how to apply pesticides more effectively. General pest and disease management principles will be provided with recommendations highlighting some of the newer products in the market.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/why-do-some-pesticide-applications-fail/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20250520T182059Z
CREATED:20250324T142705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T182059Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250508T175255Z
CREATED:20250324T141521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175255Z
UID:10000721-1755697500-1755701100@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Horticulture Plastics Sustainability: Environmental Impacts and Regulatory Trends
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Tom Marting\, director of sustainable solutions at Growscape and Tom Brewer\, director of sales – West at Growscape \nPlastic products are widely used in the horticulture industry\, but growing environmental concerns are driving new regulations on plastic pollution. States are increasingly holding producers and manufacturers accountable for the plastic products they bring to market. This session will explore the environmental impact of plastics\, upcoming regulations\, and what these changes mean for the horticulture industry in the years ahead.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/horticulture-plastics-sustainability-environmental-impacts-and-regulatory-trends-2/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20250804T165309Z
CREATED:20250324T141217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165309Z
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SUMMARY:Developing a Biological Control Strategy that Works for You
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Karen Stever\, Ph.D.\, GGSPro technical specialist\, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies \nPESTICIDE CLASS- SPANISH TRANSLATION\nSuccess with biological pest control requires developing a strategy that accounts for the nature of the crops being grown\, environmental conditions\, and expected pests. Another important element of developing an effective biocontrol strategy is defining what success means. For many\, maintaining a target pest pressure threshold without solely relying on\, or even eliminating\, the use of pesticides is the primary goal. Stever will discuss a bi-weekly preventative approach which can serve as a program for a grower using biological control agents (BCAs) for the first time\, or as an effective base plan that can be tailored to a wide variety of crop situations.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/developing-a-biological-control-strategy-that-works-for-you/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20250522T174447Z
CREATED:20250324T140204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T174447Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Pots: How Container Colors Influence Root Zone Temperatures and Plant Production
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Lloyd Nackley\, Ph.D.\, professor\, Oregon State University\, Jeb Fields\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, University of Florida \nContainer color can significantly impact root zone temperatures\, water use\, and overall plant growth. This presentation explores research on how black and white nursery containers influence potting media temperature dynamics\, plant performance\, and irrigation strategies. Speakers will discuss the effects of heat stress\, the role of cyclic irrigation in temperature management\, and practical recommendations for growers. Findings from studies in Oregon\, Florida\, and Tennessee will be shared\, providing regionally relevant insights for nursery producers looking to optimize plant health and resource efficiency.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/hot-pots-how-container-colors-influence-root-zone-temperatures-and-plant-production/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T093000
DTSTAMP:20250804T165148Z
CREATED:20250324T134809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165148Z
UID:10000712-1755678600-1755682200@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Big\, Bad Botrytis: How to Beat It\, Biologically
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Brownbridge\, Ph.D.\, senior technical services manager\, BioWorks Inc. \nSpanish Translation \nBotrytis is a tough disease to manage at the best of times but its resistance to many conventional fungicides adds another layer of complexity. This has focused attention on the use of cultural and biological techniques as a first\, and sometimes only\, line of defense against this pathogen. This presentation will review biological and cultural methods and tools that can be used to prevent and manage this disease successfully in high-value horticultural crops and consider their role in an integrated plant health management program.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/big-bad-botrytis-how-to-beat-it-biologically/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Sustainability
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