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SUMMARY:New Products Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Discover innovative solutions and the latest new or improved green industry products. From brand-new retail hard goods to advanced grower applications and landscape improvements\, you will find the 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! \nCheckout the 2025 Selections
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nps/
LOCATION:On the Show Floor
CATEGORIES:Free,New Products Showcase,Show Schedule,Showcase,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T121500
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SUMMARY:Agricultural Employer Overtime Tax Credit and Overtime in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: \nDaron Prara\, Policy Analyst\, Oregon Department of Revenue \nJessica Sandrock\, Training and Development Specialist\, Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries \nThe Oregon Legislature approved House Bill (HB) 4002 in February 2022. The measure requires agricultural employers to pay certain workers for overtime hours worked and creates a refundable income or corporate tax credit for employers. BOLI and DOR have teamed together to educate and provide resources for agriculture employers. DOR will provide information and tips for employers that may qualify for the Agricultural Employer Overtime Tax Credit. BOLI will help educate employers and workers about how overtime and minimum wage hours laws impact the agriculture sector. The agencies will be available to help answer questions and discuss any concern. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/agricultural-employer-overtime-tax-credit-and-overtime-in-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T113000
DTSTAMP:20240628T195916Z
CREATED:20240628T195916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T195916Z
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SUMMARY:Retail Challenges with a Clematis: Maintenance and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Beutler\, Curator\, Rogerson Clematis Collection \nPruning Demo. Let’s solve two related problems in retail clematis sales\, communicating with customers\, and maintaining an attractive display. It’s all about grooming\, education\, and expectations. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/retail-challenges-with-a-clematis-maintenance-and-communication/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20240509T221739Z
CREATED:20240426T214551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T221739Z
UID:10000694-1724406300-1724409900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Key to Mitigate Climate Change Lies Hidden Beneath Our Feet: A Win-Win for Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mike Amaranthus\, Ph.D. President MycoAnalytics LLC\, Adjunct Associate Professor Oregon State University \nSoils serve as tremendous storehouses of the Earth’s carbon\, and even a small change in the percent carbon in the soil can significantly impact the maintenance of the Earth’s atmosphere. Up to 36% of the annual global carbon emissions are estimated to be stored in the soil’s mycorrhizal mycelial network. In horticulture systems\, there is significant potential for generating a mycelium network on millions of plants and acres. We must manage our relationship with soil and horticulture to produce the plants we need while simultaneously increasing soil fertility\, plant quality and by incorporating carbon into the ground. It’s a win-win for horticulture.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/key-to-mitigate-climate-change-lies-hidden-beneath-our-feet-a-win-win-for-horticulture/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20240509T222337Z
CREATED:20240426T214544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222337Z
UID:10000693-1724406300-1724409900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Tackling the Biggest Issue in the Green Industry: Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aaron Allison\, Co-Founder\, SBI Software \nAaron will share insight\, industry research and best practices to solve Growers real-time inventory availability woes. Solutions that he has found to work have helped our clients reach and engage their target customers through mobile-based applications including bilingual inventory management\, online ordering\, bill pay\, and much more. And with front-row exposure to thousands of growers\, they understand how best to implement minor changes for major impact as growers prepare for the future.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/tackling-the-biggest-issue-in-the-green-industry-inventory/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500
DTSTAMP:20240509T222439Z
CREATED:20240417T230128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222439Z
UID:10000695-1724406300-1724409900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Creating a Biocontrol Program: Tips and Tricks for the Busy Grower
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Elaine Sawyer\, Technical Sales Specialist\, Sound Horticulture \nLearn best practices for creating a successful biocontrol program\, including specifics on beneficial insects\, pests\, scheduling orders and scouting for pests. Review common mistakes and how to stay organized so biocontrols become the prevention\, and you don’t have to worry about a cure!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/creating-a-biocontrol-program-tips-and-tricks-for-the-busy-grower/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20240726T202418Z
CREATED:20240426T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T202418Z
UID:10000692-1724401800-1724405400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Biostimulants and Biopesticides in Horticultural Production Systems
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Anissa Poleatewich\, Senior Manager Product Development\, Mycorrhizal Applications \nAnissa will discuss Biostimulants (mycorrhizae) and Biofungicdes in Horticulture Production Systems and will cover use of products for control of plant diseases.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/mycorrhizae-101-biological-root-stimulants/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20240801T211334Z
CREATED:20240426T214518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T211334Z
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SUMMARY:Healing and Horticulture: An Introduction to Horticultural Therapy\, Including Therapeutic Gardens and Landscapes for Health\, Recovery and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicholas Staddon\, Spokesperson and Plantsman\, Everde Growers \nJoin Nicholas Staddon as he takes us on a candid journey through the history and foundations of horticultural therapy as a field of study and practice. Whether you are well-versed in this growing field or are curious to know more. Staddon offers a down-to-earth approach to learning about the pioneers\, leaders\, advocates\, publications and resources of horticultural therapy. He will offer suggestions for in-ground and container plants commonly used in horticulture therapy gardens to start you on your own journey. The presentation will leave you inspired with a renewed appreciation of the healing properties of gardens and landscapes.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/healing-and-horticulture-an-introduction-to-horticultural-therapy-including-therapeutic-gardens-and-landscapes-for-health-recovery-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000
DTSTAMP:20240509T222608Z
CREATED:20240426T214508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222608Z
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Sales and Marketing with Partner Programs
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Helen Lawson\, Retail Partnership Marketing Coach\, Monrovia Nursery Company \nWant more help with your marketing to boost your sales? Your branded plant partners can help! Learn to leverage the marketing tools\, resources\, and programs available to you to upgrade your marketing at a fraction of the cost and effort of traditional marketing assets. Whether you have a full-time marketing team or are doing it all yourself “when you have time\,” you’ll come away with ideas and actionable sources to boost your efforts to connect with consumers.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/maximize-your-sales-and-marketing-with-partner-programs/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T153000
DTSTAMP:20240509T222644Z
CREATED:20240426T214456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222644Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get the Right Products to the Right Customers at the Right Time
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Aaron Allison\, Co-Founder\, SBI Software \nStreamlining the process from production to order allocation and fulfillment is a challenge creating business processes and using technology to help streamline those processes can save you time and money. I’ve helped hundreds of growers through production setup\, order allocation\, order fulfillment\, and therefore improvements to their bottom line.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-to-get-the-right-products-to-the-right-customers-at-the-right-time/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T153000
DTSTAMP:20240508T203103Z
CREATED:20240426T214447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T203103Z
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SUMMARY:AI in the Landscaping World
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Paige Tisdale\, Business Developer\, Dennis’ 7 Dees \nThis presentation explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the landscaping industry. It highlights how AI enhances design\, efficiency\, and sustainability\, showcasing examples of AI-driven project successes. Attendees will learn about AI’s capabilities in optimizing resource use and promoting environmental benefits\, encouraging the adoption of AI as a tool for creating smarter\, greener landscapes.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/ai-in-the-landscaping-world/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Designers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T143000
DTSTAMP:20240628T195736Z
CREATED:20240628T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T195736Z
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SUMMARY:Iodine as a Plant Nutrient
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Doug Snyder\, Business and Product Development Manager\, SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition N.A. \nThis presentation will discuss the newly registered plant nutrient iodine and its role in plant physiology and greenhouse production. Attendees will take away an idea of how iodine acts in the plant and its nutritional benefit to plants\, resulting in increased stress mitigation and higher yields and more consistent fruits in greenhouse situations. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/iodine-as-a-plant-nutrient/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T141500
DTSTAMP:20240523T213522Z
CREATED:20240426T214439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T213522Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Boxwood Blight Monitoring Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Luisa Santamaria\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Extension Plant Pathologist\, Oregon State University \nBoxwood plants\, which are widely utilized in gardening and landscaping\, are seriously threatened by boxwood blight\, which is caused by the fungus Calonectria pseudonaviculata. For disease management\, prompt detection and efficient monitoring are essential. With the intention of improving the effectiveness of boxwood blight detection\, this talk explores important aspects to consider while monitoring. We investigate ways to improve observation methods by looking at symptomatology\, cultural practices\, and environmental factors. In the end\, an effective boxwood blight scouting strategy will help with the early diagnosis\, mitigation\, and preservation of boxwood landscapes as well as the production of healthy plants.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/advancing-boxwood-blight-monitoring-techniques/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish Only,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T141500
DTSTAMP:20240509T222736Z
CREATED:20240426T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222736Z
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SUMMARY:The Retail Experience: Boxwood Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Pat Reilly\, Horticulture Outreach Specialist\, Saunders Genetics LLC and NewGen Boxwood \nLandscapers\, garden center staff\, growers\, and homeowners alike encounter issues with boxwood. Attention to boxwood selection and care is critical for the health and beauty of the plant AND for your success as you sell\, plant\, and maintain them. This talk will focus on ways to get to the truth from client descriptions\, presented within a framework of the common pests\, diseases\, and abiotic causes of damage to boxwood. Learn how to differentiate among boxwood issues\, suggest customized solutions\, and provide the public with reasons to keep hard-working\, versatile boxwood in the landscape.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-retail-experience-boxwood-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T134500
DTSTAMP:20240703T202939Z
CREATED:20240628T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T202939Z
UID:10000703-1724332500-1724334300@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:REAP Grants for Solar and for Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rob Aldridge\, Pure Energy Group \nThe USDA now has $200 million per year for REAP Grants\, which can cover up to 50% of the cost for a solar system and many energy efficiency technologies. When added to a 40% Tax Credit and utility company incentives\, 90% or more of the cost can be recovered in the first year. Energy costs are rising rapidly as the utility companies decarbonize operations\, so producing your own energy can greatly reduce operating costs and increase independence. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/usda-reap-grants-for-solar-and-for-energy-efficiency/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240628T195441Z
CREATED:20240628T195441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T195441Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nita-Jo Rountree\, author\, speaker\, and garden writer \nPruning Demo. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/rose-pruning/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240718T234855Z
CREATED:20240426T214425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234855Z
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SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Plant Selection and Production
DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Ryan Contreras\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Past Successes and Future Directions for Nursery Breeding at Oregon State \nDescription: Since 2009\, the Ornamental Plant Breeding Program has been working to support the nursery industry through the development of new cultivars. To date\, we have released seven trees and shrubs exhibiting a variety of improvements. The program continues to evolve and push into new directions of evaluation and techniques. We will summarize where we have come and explore future directions including breeding for climate change and genomic tools that can help improve breeding efficiency. \nSpeaker 2: Neil Bell\, Community Horticulturist\, OSU Extension Service\nTitle: Long-Term Landscape Evaluation of Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers \nDescription: Northwest Plant Evaluations is an OSU Extension program geared to in-ground multi-year evaluations of shrubs\, primarily for un-irrigated landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2000\, evaluations have included species and cultivars of Hebe\, Cistus\, Halimium\, Ceanothus\, Grevillea and Arctostaphylos. Since 2019\, the program has been evaluating an array of broadleaved evergreen groundcovers of various sizes for use in un-irrigated landscape situations for growth\, flowering\, landscape appearance and hardiness. The presentation will discuss plants of various sizes for low-input landscapes in the region. \nSpeaker 3: Marcelo L. Moretti\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Oregon State University Deptartment of Horticulture\nTitle: Watts Up: Developing Pulse Electric Field as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide \nDescription: This session will describe how a group of researchers at OSU\, USDA ARS\, and LISI Global are exploring pulse electric field to manage weed seeds\, soil-borne disease\, and parasitic nematodes in ornamental seedling beds.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-plant-selection-and-production/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240509T223015Z
CREATED:20240426T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223015Z
UID:10000685-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:IPM for Horticulture Crops
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Vanessa Vassilaros\, M.S.\, Consultant \nAttendants will learn about steps to prevent\, decrease\, or contain pest and disease pressure using integrated pest management strategies in horticultural crops. Scouting: Best practices for scouters in the field and how to communicate findings for pest monitoring. Monitoring: Economic pest thresholds factors when dealing with pests and diseases in crops. Pest Management: Factors to consider into a biological or traditional control.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/ipm-for-horticulture-crops/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240426T214407Z
CREATED:20240426T214407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T214407Z
UID:10000682-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Top Consumer Garden Trends to Drive Sales
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katie Tamony\, Chief Marketing Officer and Trend Spotter\, Monrovia Nursery Company \nWant to know what home gardeners are thinking? Every year\, Monrovia conducts large scale consumer research\, asking thousands of homeowners who have purchased plants and are planning to do outdoor projects about their interests. That data is combined with information gathered from additional monthly mobile surveys conducted with Monrovia’s 100\,000 email subscribers\, social media analysis and insights from outside the gardening industry. The results provide a look at different design styles and the plants home gardeners are gravitating toward.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/top-consumer-garden-trends-to-drive-sales/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240508T203006Z
CREATED:20240426T214400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T203006Z
UID:10000683-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Landscapes That Save the World: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bryce Lane\, Distinguished Undergraduate Professor\, North Carolina State University \nWhen it comes to plants in the landscape there is strength in diversity. All too often we don’t spend enough time thinking about how important it is to promote a well-balanced ecosystem in the landscape. This talk focuses on why it’s important to create biodiverse outdoor spaces\, and how we can achieve that goal in our operations. Topics include “plant blindness\,” attracting wildlife\, soil building\, native plants and more!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/landscapes-that-save-the-world-the-importance-of-biodiversity-in-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T121500
DTSTAMP:20240718T201142Z
CREATED:20240628T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T201142Z
UID:10000701-1724327100-1724328900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:How the power of story will Transform Your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jon Morrison\, Brands in Blooms \nAre you tired of feeling like your marketing messages are lost in a world of noise? The best leaders and communicators know that a clear story is the best way to connect. This talk will help you focus on addressing your customers’ heads and hearts so you can get the right story through to the right people. Jon will give you practice applications to improve your website and social media effectiveness. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-the-power-of-story-will-transform-your-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T113000
DTSTAMP:20240628T195139Z
CREATED:20240628T195139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T195139Z
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SUMMARY:Clematis Pruning: Forget Pruning Groups
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Beutler\, Curator\, Rogerson Clematis Collection \nPruning Demo. Because many new clematis species are used in hybridization\, and because clematis are now used in innovative ways\, the conversation about pruning must change. In the wild clematis are pruned only by their genetics\, the weather and natural catastrophes. They romp over shrubs and mingle on the ground where no vertical temptation is available. They wander\, painting the landscape with form and color. Shouldn’t we grow them the way they grow themselves? 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/clematis-pruning-forget-pruning-groups/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T104500
DTSTAMP:20240429T220329Z
CREATED:20240426T214345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T220329Z
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SUMMARY:IPM Strategies to keep Pesticides in the Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alison Kutz\, Consulting Director\, Sound Horticulture \nPests trying to outwit you? This talk will cover best practices for keeping beneficial insects and microbial controls as the first line of defense in your greenhouse. Fine tuning your program will minimize negative impacts on beneficials and increase the efficacy of your biocontrol program and how to integrate these safer controls into your growing program. is critical to reducing reliance on chemistries\, so let’s explore a balance between those occasionally needed sprays and keeping our products performing together seamlessly. Alison will discuss some of the tried-and-true biological management tools and how they interface with beneficials\, as well as some newer and less well-known materials that may be well worth your consideration.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/ipm-strategies-to-keep-pesticides-in-the-toolkit/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Growers,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars,Spanish,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T104500
DTSTAMP:20240722T201535Z
CREATED:20240426T214338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T201535Z
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SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Insect Pest Management
DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Jana Lee\, Ph.D.\, USDA Entomologist\nTitle: Using Natural Enemies in Outdoor Nurseries\, and Silicon for Pest Management \nSpeaker 2: Man-yeon Choi\, Ph.D.\, USDA Research Entomologist\nTitle: Biological Targets for Controlling Thrips in Nursery Crops \nDescription: This seminar will present biological targets such as hormones\, proteins\, bioactive peptides\, and pheromones found in the western flower thrips\, as well as molecular methods and tools such as genomics\, proteomics\, and analytical chemistry. The goal is to discover biologically-based targets to develop new IPM methods for thrips. \nSpeaker 3: Brittany Barker\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor (Senior Research)\, Oregon IPM Center Dept. Of Horticulture\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Boxwood Blight Risk Infection Modeling Tools \nDescription: The invasive pathogen\, Calonectria pseudonaviculata\, causes boxwood blight on susceptible cultivars of boxwood\, Buxus sempervirens and related species. This seminar will present a new web app that produces high-resolution maps of the risk of boxwood being infected by boxwood blight in western Oregon and Washington. Additionally\, it will review other boxwood blight infection risk apps available at USPest.org\, which calculate risk for single sites using weather station data.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-insect-pest-management/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Nursery Science Summit,Seminars,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T104500
DTSTAMP:20240508T202424Z
CREATED:20240426T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T202424Z
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SUMMARY:The Wealthy Landscaper: Lessons You Do Not Learn on the Job Site
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: George Urvari\, CEO\, Knowledge Tree Consulting \nUnearth the secrets to cultivating a thriving landscape business with our expert-led seminar. Discover the art of leadership\, strategic planning\, and process optimization\, all aimed at achieving your end goals. Immerse yourself in leadership psychology\, philosophical insights\, historical lessons\, and real-world anecdotes that illuminate the path to growth. Embark on a journey to build a fulfilling work environment with substantial rewards for you and your team and learn to transform your business into a turnkey operation swiftly.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-wealthy-landscaper-lessons-you-do-not-learn-on-the-job-site/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20240819T215545Z
CREATED:20240506T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215545Z
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Resistance Management
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, Raymond Cloyd is not be able to attend the show this year. \nSpeaker: Raymond A. Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Extension Specialist\, Kansas State University
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/the-fundamentals-of-resistance-management/
LOCATION:Room B113
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20240509T223314Z
CREATED:20240426T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223314Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Bench: Recruiting\, Motivating\, and Retaining Talent in the Green Industry of Today and Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Downing\, Co-Founder/Managing Partner\, BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group \nDo you currently have the right people on the bus? Are you concerned with building your bench for today and tomorrow? The state of the labor market\, especially in the Green Industry\, means we must change our thinking about recruiting inside and outside the industry. \nYou will learn more about how recruitment\, retention\, motivation\, training & development\, compensation and even your company’s social capital affect the strength of your team’s talent.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/building-your-bench-recruiting-motivating-and-retaining-talent-in-the-green-industry-of-today-and-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Room B110
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20240718T234921Z
CREATED:20240426T214259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234921Z
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SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Plant Pathology
DESCRIPTION:   \nSpeaker 1: Jay W. Pscheidt\, Ph.D.\, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Smart Spraying Grapes Leads to New Boxwood Blight Management \nDescription: Oregon has been on the cutting-edge evaluating sensor assisted applications of pesticides for several years. These machines work well with systemic pesticides but need simple adjustments to use contact materials correctly. All sprayers have trouble delivering pesticides to the interior of a tight boxwood canopy. Drenching systemic fungicides can overcome this distribution issue with the potential to manage diseases such as boxwood blight. \nSpeaker 2: Niklaus Grunwald\, Ph.D.\, Research Plant Pathologist\, USDA-Agricultural Research Service\nTitle: Research Updates on Diagnostic Tools for Plant Pathogens Affecting Ornamental Crops \nDescription: In this session USDA scientist Nik Grunwald will present research updates on the genus Phytophthora. Phytophthora pathogens are some of the most devastating pathogens known to agriculture. He is pioneering novel approaches to monitor and diagnose plant pathogens. His focus is on the sudden oak death pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. \nSpeaker 3: Jerry Weiland\, Ph.D.\, Research Plant Pathologist\, USDA-Agricultural Research Service\nTitle: Nursery Plant Disease Research Highlights from the USDA-ARS Weiland Lab \nDescription: In this session\, plant disease expert Jerry Weiland will describe how his USDA-ARS research program serves Oregon’s nursery industry and highlight key outcomes from his research on Phytophthora root rot and boxwood blight. \nSpeaker 4: Luisa Santamaria\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Extension Plant Pathologist\, Oregon State University
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-plant-pathology/
LOCATION:Room B119
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTSTAMP:20240508T201613Z
CREATED:20240426T214246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T201613Z
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SUMMARY:Is it Warm In Here? New Approaches to Horticulture in Our Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bryce Lane\, Distinguished Undergraduate Professor\, North Carolina State University \nHow is climate change affecting our horticultural practices? Are we poised to take advantage of this phenomenon as horticultural professionals? We will talk about the effects of a changing climate on horticulture\, and identify new best practices\, and approaches to consider as we grow\, design\, install\, and market plants in the landscape.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/is-it-warm-in-here-new-approaches-to-horticulture-in-our-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Room B116
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Landscapers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T151500
DTSTAMP:20240718T201315Z
CREATED:20240628T195006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T201315Z
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SUMMARY:How To Reach the Emerging Generations
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff O’Brien\, Brands in Blooms \nIf you own or work at a garden center\, you may have noticed that your customers are getting older\, and you’re left wondering how you’re going to reach the next generation of gardeners. Our industry faces a significant challenge: too many young customers have since disappeared despite an unprecedented wave we saw during the pandemic. It’s time to win them back. Jeff O’Brien is going to help you do it. Featured in Green Profit\, Floral Daily and the Rhyzone podcast\, Jeff’s recent dissertation reveals the reasons they’re hesitant and provides actionable strategies to bring them back. Jeff is the Co-Founder of Brands In Blooms\, a company on a mission to equip garden centers with the tools they need to reach new generations of gardeners. 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-to-reach-the-emerging-generations/
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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