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SUMMARY:Emerald Ash Borer: Research\, Resources\, and Regulations in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nMax Ragozzino\, Ph.D.\, Biological Control Entomologist for the ODA Insect Pest Prevention and Management Program\nKara Mills\, Ph.D.\, Lead Horticulturist for the ODA Nursery and Christmas Tree Program\nKat Bethea\, EAB Support Specialists in the Urban and Community Forestry Program at ODF (Oregon Department of Forestry)\nMatt Mills\, EAB Support Specialists in the Urban and Community Forestry Program at ODF (Oregon Department of Forestry) \nFREE inside Trade Show.\nThis is a joint session with ODA and ODF. The ODA’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management Program will present on current research being conducted to address Oregon’s emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation. The ODA’s Nursery Program would review regulations regarding movement of host plants; how to obtain a compliance agreement so that nurseries can ship; and which states have restrictions for hosts coming from EAB quarantined areas. The ODF’s EAB Support Specialists will present an update on the EAB infestations in Washington\, Yamhill\, Marion\, and Clackamas counties; share the new website and resources that track the infestation; and provide management options for ash trees.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/emerald-ash-borer-research-resources-and-regulations-in-2025/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193754Z
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SUMMARY:Your Research Dollars at Work: 2025 OAN/ODA Research Projects Annual Updates
DESCRIPTION:FREE inside Trade Show
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/your-research-dollars-at-work-2025-oan-oda-research-projects-annual-updates-4/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250328T193718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193718Z
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SUMMARY:Your Research Dollars at Work: 2025 OAN/ODA Research Projects Annual Updates
DESCRIPTION:FREE inside Trade Show
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/your-research-dollars-at-work-2025-oan-oda-research-projects-annual-updates-3/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250325T011937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T182332Z
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SUMMARY:Perennial Production: Reducing Your Shrink with Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Christopher Fifo\, product representative\, Darwin Perennials\, Pan American Perennials \nAre perennials scary to you? Have you struggled with quality\, long residence times\, and inevitable shrink? Is your sell-through struggling due to missing your mark for flowering? Fifo will share his years of experience with you to take the uncertainty out of your perennial program. No fear! Perennials are just plants\, and you know plants. Fifo will share best practices and introduce you to powerful resources to ensure a successful and profitable perennial program to complement your annuals.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/perennial-production-reducing-your-shrink-with-best-practices/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Growers,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
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:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250325T011626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T182221Z
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Resistance Management
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Raymond A. Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, professor and extension specialist\, Kansas State University \nPESTICIDE CLASS: Spanish Translation\nThis seminar will cover the factors associated with resistance management including how resistance occurs\, mechanisms of resistance\, and the biological factors that promote resistance developing in insect and/or mite pest populations. It will then discuss\, in detail\, how to delay the prospect of resistance developing to current insecticides and miticides by rotating different modes of action. The presentation will provide applied information that will help you mitigate insect and/or mite pest populations developing resistance to insecticides and miticides.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-fundamentals-of-resistance-management-3/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
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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:20250822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250325T011307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T190525Z
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SUMMARY:The 5-Star Customer Experience: Winning the Hearts of the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff O’Brien and Jon Morrison\, co-founders of Brands in Blooms \nDelivering a 5-star customer experience begins with cultivating a 5-star employee experience. Join Jeff O’Brien and Jon Morrison for a transformative session providing the ultimate playbook to captivate Millennials and Gen Z\, turning visitors into loyal\, lifelong gardeners. Discover the power of storytelling to simplify your message\, overcome barriers like limited time\, space\, and knowledge\, and deeply connect with your customers. You’ll gain practical strategies for fostering a culture of excellence through effective training\, leadership\, and team engagement. This isn’t just another talk — it’s your roadmap to elevating your garden center and securing the future of retail.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-5-star-customer-experience-winning-the-hearts-of-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Interactive Learning,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20180213T060228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T163520Z
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SUMMARY:Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Let’s hit the town for another round!\nSocialize and network with new and old friends while snacking and relaxing. Join us at our Farwest Pub Crawl on Thursday\, August 21\, for a fun-filled night of witty banter and laughter. \nThis lively event is not to be missed and is open to all Farwest participants! \nThe merriment starts at Spirit of 77 (500 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Portland)\, just a short journey across the street from the Convention Center\, where light appetizers will be provided. The first 100 people to Spirit of 77 will receive a complementary beverage.  Details for the next stops coming soon. \nThank you to our Pub Crawl Sponsors:
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pub-crawl/
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking,Pub Crawl,Show Schedule,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20190204T192518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T162225Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate over a decade of connecting women in the green industry!\nSince 2010\, the Women in Horticulture networking event at the Farwest Show has provided a welcoming space to share experiences\, forge meaningful connections\, and strengthen career skills. This inclusive gathering is open to all advocates for women in horticulture—regardless of gender. Be part of a growing support network and help cultivate a stronger future for women across the green industry! \nThursday\, August 21 – 3:30pm to 5pm\, Room C124 \nWear your support for Women in Hort!\n \nThe Women in Horticulture networking event at Farwest has been helping connect women in the green industry for over a decade. To help pay for the costs to host the Women in Horticulture gathering at this year’s show\, a fundraiser is underway. There are multiple styles and colors to choose from! All proceeds will help provide food and beverage provisions for the event. \nGET YOUR GEAR!\n\n 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/women-in-horticulture/
LOCATION:Room C124
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking,Show Schedule,Special Events,Women in Horticulture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T144500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20220209T194623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T183616Z
UID:10000470-1755787500-1755787500@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Retailers' Choice Awards
DESCRIPTION:Judging Wednesday\, August 20\, 2025\nAwards ceremony held at the Solution Center\, Thursday\, August 21\, at 2:45pm\nCalling all retailers!\nTake part in a journey to uncover hidden treasures as you scour the Farwest Trade Show in search of unique and innovative plants and products with the potential to become bestsellers in the garden center! \nSIGN UP TODAY!\nSponsored by The Garden Center Group and hosted by Danny Summers\, Managing Director. \n \nParticipating in this talent-scouting mission is easy and fun! Here’s how: \n1. Participating retailers must pre-register. Click on the SIGN UP TODAY! button above.\n2. Wednesday\, August 20\, Noon: Meet Danny Summers at the show registration area in Lobby C under the Dragon Boat to receive your guidelines and nominating form.\n3. Walk the show floor at your pace! Make note of what catches your eye and what you think your customers will love.\n4. Reconvene with Danny at 5 p.m. in Room A103: Turn in your nominations\, compare notes with your fellow retailers and select the winners.\n5. Thursday\, August 21\, 2:45 p.m.: Danny will announce the winners on the Solution Center stage at the end of aisle 10000 on the trade show floor. \nOur awards presentation on Thursday afternoon will recognize products deserving special recognition for their vision\, new products retailers plan to add to their inventory and products/services with a new approach to an old formula. You won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/retailers-choice-awards-4/
LOCATION:Judging in room A103 | Awards at the Solution Center
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Retailers' Choice Awards,Show Schedule,Solution Center,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T225518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165443Z
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SUMMARY:Biological Control: The Importance of Quality Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Raymond A. Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, professor and extension specialist\, Kansas State University \nSpanish Translation \nCloyd will provide a brief introduction to biological control and will then focus on the importance of quality assessment associated with biological control agents\, such as\, parasitoids\, predators\, and entomopathogenic nematodes. Cloyd will provide examples of quality assessment based on his research program (over 4 years) related to assessing the quality of commercially available biological control agents including whitefly parasitoids\, aphid parasitoids\, and predatory mites. Quality assessment is one of the primary means of ensuring the success of biological control programs in enclosed horticultural cropping systems.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/biological-control-the-importance-of-quality-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T135620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T170131Z
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SUMMARY:Plants that Pay the Rent
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dan Heims\, horticulturist\, Terra Nova Nurseries\, Inc. \nNo plant — be it tree\, shrub\, bulb\, or perennial — evades eviction. Tap Heims’ 50+ years of plant knowledge to find out which plants fill multiple seasons with foliage color\, long bloom times\, fragrance\, and decorative character. Discover proven plants that give more.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/plants-that-pay-the-rent/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250328T193312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193312Z
UID:10000755-1755784800-1755786600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Your Research Dollars at Work: 2025 OAN/ODA Research Projects Annual Updates
DESCRIPTION:FREE inside Trade Show
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/your-research-dollars-at-work-2025-oan-oda-research-projects-annual-updates-2/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T225153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T183417Z
UID:10000739-1755783000-1755786600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Landscape Design Basics: Time-Saving Tips
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ryan Watkins\, founder\, HortMentor \nLearn concepts of landscape design in this introductory class tailored to industry professionals. Dive into the 4Ts and DS4\, two powerful methods that streamline plant selection while guaranteeing results your clients will rave about. Whether you’re new to design or looking to sharpen your skills\, this class offers a practical system to speed up your design time and increase your sales.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/landscape-design-basics-time-saving-tips/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T225028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T183525Z
UID:10000738-1755783000-1755786600@farwestshow.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T134500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250328T193200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193200Z
UID:10000754-1755782100-1755783900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Your Research Dollars at Work: 2025 OAN/ODA Research Projects Annual Updates
DESCRIPTION:FREE inside Trade Show
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/your-research-dollars-at-work-2025-oan-oda-research-projects-annual-updates/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T224639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165420Z
UID:10000737-1755779400-1755783000@farwestshow.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T224012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T183619Z
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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:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250328T192845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T192944Z
UID:10000753-1755779400-1755781200@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Picture Perfect Phone Photography
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Grace Hensley\, owner\, Fashion Plants LLC \nFREE inside Trade Show.\nUnlock the full potential of your smartphone camera with this exclusive session on smartphone photography. You’ll learn how to “See” photo opportunities in the garden\, how to “Do” and optimize your smartphone camera settings\, how to “Take” and understand key composition techniques\, and finally “Make” a photo as you explore image editing software with free and paid apps\, and best practices for organizing your images. This session is designed for photography enthusiasts looking to elevate their mobile photography skills and create stunning images using just their smartphones. Full of inspiration to get you going \, this fast-paced presentation covers all the basics\, and more\, for both iPhone and Android smartphones.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/picture-perfect-phone-photography/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T121500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250328T191501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T192548Z
UID:10000752-1755776700-1755778500@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:New Products Showcase: Inspiring products to improve your business
DESCRIPTION:FREE inside Trade Show.\nDiscover innovative solutions and the latest new or improved green industry products for 2025. From brand-new retail hard goods to advanced grower applications and landscape improvements\, you will find hot new products to grow your green industry business. These featured products are new to the U.S. market and some are even making their debut at the Farwest Show!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/new-products-showcase-inspiring-products-to-improve-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T223836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T184304Z
UID:10000735-1755774000-1755777600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:The One-Hour Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Kennedy\, co-founder of Boomerwrangle \nBreakout Session with Keynote\nIt’s never too early or too late to create a strategic plan for the future. John Kennedy is a master of this practice and will introduce the audience to his tool kit that has been used in over 40 horticulture businesses throughout North America.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-one-hour-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:Room C124
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T223706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T183056Z
UID:10000734-1755774000-1755777600@farwestshow.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250328T191244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T191953Z
UID:10000751-1755774000-1755775800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:AI for the Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ashley Wright\, co-founder & CEO of Plantista \nFREE inside Trade Show\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-2/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250515T221216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T221216Z
UID:10000759-1755769500-1755773100@farwestshow.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T222928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T183945Z
UID:10000732-1755769500-1755773100@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:The Picture Perfect Portfolio: Photography and Marketing for Landscapers and Designers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Grace Hensley\, owner of Fashion Plants \nThe “Picture Perfect Portfolio” is a comprehensive talk on using photography and strategic marketing to elevate landscaping and design businesses. Attendees will learn how to capture high-quality images and video\, create compelling portfolios\, and leverage social media and newsletters to attract clients. After the session\, students will be able to optimize their website\, and to plan and execute a marketing strategy. By using professional photography and engaging content\, participants can grow their business effectively.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-picture-perfect-portfolio-photography-and-marketing-for-landscapers-and-designers/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Landscapers,Marketing,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T104500
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T222739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T184016Z
UID:10000731-1755769500-1755773100@farwestshow.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175444Z
UID:10000730-1755765000-1755772200@farwestshow.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175420
CREATED:20250324T222250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T184928Z
UID:10000729-1755765000-1755768600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Can Technology and Automation Help Ease Labor Concerns?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Connie Lindsay\, sales and marketing manager\, GK Machine Inc. \nAn insightful seminar exploring how advancements in technology and automation can address labor challenges in agriculture. This session will highlight cutting-edge solutions that are transforming the industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovations from GK Machine\, including robotic machines\, automated moving systems\, cutting-edge laser technology\, and the groundbreaking Canopii robotic greenhouse concept. Discover how these tools can improve efficiency\, reduce labor demands\, and streamline processes within your operations. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how technology-driven solutions shape the future!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/can-technology-and-automation-help-ease-labor-concerns/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Seminars
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