BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Farwest Show | Portland, Oregon - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Farwest Show | Portland, Oregon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://farwestshow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Farwest Show | Portland, Oregon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20250325T011937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T182332Z UID:10000746-1755855900-1755859500@farwestshow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ChrisFifo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20250325T011426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T182250Z UID:10000743-1755851400-1755855000@farwestshow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BrianSchulker.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20250324T135620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T170131Z UID:10000714-1755786600-1755790200@farwestshow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DanHeims.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BenHoover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Farwest-2025-Speaker-Amy-Jo-Detweiler.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ConnieLindsay-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20250324T141716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T204602Z UID:10000722-1755697500-1755701100@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:ODA Case Studies and Lessons Learned DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keawe Molifua\, ODA pesticide investigator\, Oregon Department of Agriculture \nPESTICIDE Recertification Class\nThis presentation includes a review of several ODA pesticide investigations from recent years. We will discuss the lessons that can be learned from these investigations to improve future pesticide applications. We will cover topics such as Oregon pesticide law\, proper pesticide application\, record-keeping\, drift prevention\, calibration\, pesticide licensing\, label adherence\, regulatory updates\, pesticide storage and transportation. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/oda-case-studies-and-lessons-learned/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Business Practices,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20250324T140204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T174447Z UID:10000715-1755683100-1755686700@farwestshow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NackleyFields.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20250324T134618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T205459Z UID:10000711-1755678600-1755682200@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Labels\, Tags and Marketing: The Latest Trends and Innovations DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Davis\, director of the Catalog/OnSyte Division of Veritiv Visual/Horticultural Printers \nThis seminar will discuss everything from the latest in FRID tags to printing your own labels in house. Whether you’re new to labeling and tagging or looking for the most up-to-date systems\, this seminar will help you find the best solutions for your needs. Also included will be market research showing exactly what types of labels and tags consumers prefer\, and which help sell more plants. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/labels-tags-and-marketing-the-latest-trends-and-innovations/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ToddDavis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mike-Amaranthus.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T214518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T211334Z UID:10000691-1724401800-1724405400@farwestshow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nicholas_Staddon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T141500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T214433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T222736Z UID:10000686-1724332500-1724336100@farwestshow.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PReilly.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T214425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234855Z UID:10000684-1724328000-1724331600@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Nursery Science Summit: Plant Selection and Production DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Ryan Contreras\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Oregon State University\nTitle: Past Successes and Future Directions for Nursery Breeding at Oregon State \nDescription: Since 2009\, the Ornamental Plant Breeding Program has been working to support the nursery industry through the development of new cultivars. To date\, we have released seven trees and shrubs exhibiting a variety of improvements. The program continues to evolve and push into new directions of evaluation and techniques. We will summarize where we have come and explore future directions including breeding for climate change and genomic tools that can help improve breeding efficiency. \nSpeaker 2: Neil Bell\, Community Horticulturist\, OSU Extension Service\nTitle: Long-Term Landscape Evaluation of Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers \nDescription: Northwest Plant Evaluations is an OSU Extension program geared to in-ground multi-year evaluations of shrubs\, primarily for un-irrigated landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2000\, evaluations have included species and cultivars of Hebe\, Cistus\, Halimium\, Ceanothus\, Grevillea and Arctostaphylos. Since 2019\, the program has been evaluating an array of broadleaved evergreen groundcovers of various sizes for use in un-irrigated landscape situations for growth\, flowering\, landscape appearance and hardiness. The presentation will discuss plants of various sizes for low-input landscapes in the region. \nSpeaker 3: Marcelo L. Moretti\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Oregon State University Deptartment of Horticulture\nTitle: Watts Up: Developing Pulse Electric Field as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide \nDescription: This session will describe how a group of researchers at OSU\, USDA ARS\, and LISI Global are exploring pulse electric field to manage weed seeds\, soil-borne disease\, and parasitic nematodes in ornamental seedling beds. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nursery-science-summit-plant-selection-and-production/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Nursery Science Summit,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T214338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T201535Z UID:10000680-1724319900-1724323500@farwestshow.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T214259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T234921Z UID:10000676-1724315400-1724319000@farwestshow.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T214216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T155351Z UID:10000672-1724250600-1724254200@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:H-2A vs H-2B 101: Navigating the Program Landscape DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Morris\, Business Development & Marketing Coordinator\, másLabor \nThis session will cover the ins and outs of both the H-2A and H-2B programs for employers. We will discuss the requirements\, barriers to entry\, and best practices for employers\, including pertinent current events. As the labor landscape continues to pose challenges\, more and more businesses are turning to H-2 visas to solve their shortages. Ensure you have the tools to be successful with these highly regulated programs. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/h-2a-vs-h-2b-101-navigating-the-program-landscape/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Emily-Morris.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T221255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T223808Z UID:10000667-1724245200-1724248800@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Horticulture Plastics Sustainability: Environmental Impacts and Regulatory Trends DESCRIPTION:    \nCo-Presenters: Tom Marting\, Director of Sustainable Solutions\, HC Companies\nTom Brewer\, Director of Sales-West\, HC Companies \nPlastics products are common in the horticultural industry\, but the increasing concerns over the environmental impacts of plastics are driving new plastic pollution regulations. States are holding producers and manufacturers accountable for the plastic products they market. Learn about these environmental impacts\, the coming plastics regulations\, and how they might impact the horticulture industry in the coming years. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/horticulture-plastics-sustainability-environmental-impacts-and-regulatory-trends/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20240426T210914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T210914Z UID:10000663-1724238000-1724241600@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Plant Patents and Trademarks: Understanding Intellectual Property DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maria Zampini\, President\, Upshoot LLC \nUnderstanding the world of intellectual property such as plant patents\, trademarks\, and plant breeders rights can seem confusing and have one asking why are they important. They are essential protection to breeders and brands who invest in new plant introductions and marketing to both wholesale and retail markets. This presentation will help demystify intellectual property and you’ll learn what they mean\, where they are used\, plus how and why you should reflect them properly when communicating to consumers and the green industry URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/plant-patents-and-trademarks-understanding-intellectual-property/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Maria-Zampini-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T215649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215649Z UID:10000648-1692956700-1692960300@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:A Plantsman's Notebook: New Plants and a Reminder of Some ‘Smokers’ We Often Forget About DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicholas Staddon\, Company Spokesman/Plantsman\, Everde Growers \nIn this session\, we will look at a number of new plants that have appeared on the marketplace in recent years. There will be something for everyone\, trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and a few surprises! Staddon will also nudge our memories on a few of the great plants from the past. Nicholas will cover a few of the notable trends he believes hold water for us. As always\, he is an avid reader and will share a few choice titles with the audience. With terrific pictures\, supported by an informative and humorous narrative\, this session is not to be missed if you are into plants. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/a-plantsmans-notebook-new-plants-and-a-reminder-of-some-smokers-we-often-forget-about/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nicholas_Staddon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T215429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215429Z UID:10000647-1692956700-1692960300@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Drop-In OFFICE HOURS DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chelsea Ibarra\, Deputy General Counsel\, másLabor \nStop by at any time during this hour (no appointment necessary) to ask our in-house expert questions about H-2A. This is a great opportunity if you missed the Thursday seminar or had additional questions not answered yesterday. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/drop-in-office-hours/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chelsea_Ibarra.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T214828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T214924Z UID:10000645-1692952200-1692955800@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Mycorrhizae: Benefits and Use in Grower Operations and the Landscape DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jason Padden\, Sales Account Manager\, Mycorrhizal Applications \nExplore the science behind beneficial mycorrhizal fungi\, with a focus on how growers and landscapers may utilize the power of mycorrhizae in their operations. Participants will learn how the addition of mycorrhizal inoculant products helps plants increase their efficiency of water use\, nutrient uptake\, and boost other plant health treatments. We will discuss how these benefits reduce plant loss by increasing plant vigor helping to grow hardier while saving time and money. Mycorrhizal inoculants have been used in sustainable growing systems for decades. Those that use them have been able to reduce the stress to both the plants they are growing and themselves. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/mycorrhizae-benefits-and-use-in-grower-operations-and-the-landscape/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jason_Padden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T213728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T213739Z UID:10000642-1692887400-1692891000@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Above- & Under-ground Partners: What Urban Trees are Missing DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wei Zhang\, Ph.D.\, Vice President of Research and Development\, Zynnovation LLC \nTrees in the forests live with their family and friends. Above the ground\, young trees are protected by mature trees against extreme weather conditions such as scorching sunlight\, damaging wind\, and extreme cold. Equally\, and maybe more important than the above ground partners\, the underground partners; insects\, worms\, and root and soil microbiome\, is critical for the survival and thrive of the baby trees. How can we expect turban trees to survive and thrive with compacted soils\, excess stormwater runoff\, salt\, pollution\, insecticides\, herbicides\, fungicides and more. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/above-under-ground-partners-what-urban-trees-are-missing/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Seminars,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wei_Zhang-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T211533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T163729Z UID:10000638-1692880200-1692883800@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Defining and Building Your Culture to Create a Thriving Team (SPANISH ONLY) DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Elizabeth Peña\, Value Stream Leader\, Peoria Gardens Inc.\nA culture is how you solve problems and how you behave toward others. You must strike a balance between knowledge and behaviors\, between head and heart. If you want your team to thrive\, you must first define your culture\, then do the important work of building your culture into everything you do together. You are invited to learn how Peoria Gardens\, a second-generation greenhouse in Albany\, Oregon\, defined their culture\, then built that culture into a business that continues to be recognized as one of the best places to work in the horticulture industry. \n\nElizabeth Peña\, Lider de Flujo de Valor\, Peoria Gardens\, Inc.\nDefinir y desarrollar su cultura para crear un equipo exitoso \nUna cultura es la forma en que resuelve problemas y se comporta con las demás personas. Debe alcanzar el equilibrio entre el conocimiento y el comportamiento\, entre la cabeza y el corazón. Si quiere que su equipo prospere\, primero debe definir su cultura y después llevar a cabo la importante tarea de incorporar su cultura en todo lo que hacen juntos. Le invitamos a descubrir cómo Peoria Gardens\, un vivero de segunda generación en Albany\, Oregon\, definió su cultura y luego incorporó esa cultura en una empresa que sigue siendo reconocida como uno de los mejores lugares para trabajar en el sector de la horticultura. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/defining-and-building-your-culture-to-create-a-thriving-team/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Retailers,Seminars,Spanish,Spanish Only,Sustainability,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Elizabeth_Pena.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T205918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T205918Z UID:10000635-1692870300-1692873900@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Trial Garden Report: Best in NEW Annuals and Perennials for Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Allison Pennell\, Sales Representative and Horticulturalist\, McHutchison Horticultural Distributors \nThis session will report on new introductions from trial gardens across the country. Annuals and perennials from your favorite breeders will be the focus. Ali will share garden performance results from trial sites to help you decide what to add to your own production plans for 2024. This session’s focus is on spring and summer selling crops. Breeders covered will include: Dummen Orange\, SelectaOne\, Syngenta\, Danziger\, Ball\, Pan American Seed\, Westhoff\, Terra Nova Nurseries\, Sakata\, Think Plants and more! URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/trial-garden-report-best-in-new-annuals-and-perennials-for-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Breeders,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Allison_Pennell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T204630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T204630Z UID:10000631-1692865800-1692869400@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Soil Oxygen: The Real Limiting Factor For Trees DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wei Zhang\, Ph.D.\, Vice President of Research and Development\, Zynnovation LLC \nThis presentation answers common questions\, such as: Why do we have to water trees so often? Why can’t we supply them with one year’s water supply at a time? Why don’t roots grow deep? Why is compacted soil bad for urban trees? Why is volcano mulching bad for trees while leaf piling against tree trunks in natural forests is good? Why is deicing salt bad for plants? What makes the space under sidewalks so attractive to tree roots? One thing in common with all these problems – Soil Oxygen! Join us for live demonstrations throughout the seminar. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-oxygen-the-real-limiting-factor-for-trees/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wei_Zhang.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T144500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T203119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T234148Z UID:10000626-1692798300-1692801900@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Save Energy\, Save Resources\, Save Money: A Grower Panel Discussion About Efficiency Project Implementation DESCRIPTION:Moderator: Whitney Rideout\, Program Manager\, Industry and Agriculture\, Energy Trust of Oregon \nPanelists: \n\nAl’s Garden & Home / Mark Bigej\nWoodburn Nursery & Azaleas Inc. / Kyle Fessler\nRobinson Nursery Inc. / Chris Robinson\n\n\nThis panel discussion includes growers and retailers who have improved their bottom line through a wide range of energy efficiency projects\, from lighting\, to boilers\, to watering systems. This discussion will provide real-world insights about these projects\, and the results and side benefits you can expect. \nPanel companies include Al’s Garden & Home\, Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas Inc.\, and Robinson Nursery. Representatives from Energy Trust of Oregon\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and the Oregon Department of Energy will be on hand to answer your questions about grants and incentives that can help pay for these projects. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/save-energy-save-resources-save-money-a-grower-panel-discussion-about-efficiency-project-implementation/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Growers,Municipalities,Seminars,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WhitneyRideout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T180812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T195248Z UID:10000619-1692783900-1692787500@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Transforming vs. Evolving: Turn Your Vision into Dramatic\, Measurable Results Using Policy Deployment DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rick Peters\, President\, The Peters Company \nEvery leader faces the challenge of translating vision into results. Most have goals to achieve over the next 3–5 years; the difficulty is converting long-term goals into daily activities that can be measured. Oregon nurseries are using policy deployment (“Hoshin Kanri”) to develop annual improvement targets that align and link with their long-term strategies. The process engages team members at every level. Each person understands how they can impact the organization’s goals. Bring your leadership team for an introduction to this powerful tool. Learn how Robinson Nursery uses policy deployment to transform the business and achieve their mission of “growing people and plants to change the world.” URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/transforming-vs-evolving-turn-your-vision-into-dramatic-measurable-results-using-policy-deployment/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Municipalities,Retailers,Seminars,Sustainability,Urban Foresters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rick_Peters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20230412T175246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T195541Z UID:10000615-1692779400-1692783000@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Biochar in Propagation Substrates: Good or Bad? DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ben Hoover\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Sustainable Nursery Production\, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo \nWe will talk briefly about the complexity of biochar\, how it performs in propagation substrates\, and what role it might play in the future. You’ll see root development pictures of cuttings in biochar substrates. We will talk about the guidelines for propagation substrate selection and how biochar fits into the story. The big question: “Is biochar really sustainable?” URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/biochar-in-propagation-substrates-good-or-bad/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Growers,Seminars,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Benjamin_Hoover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T104500 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20220425T215754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T220715Z UID:10000504-1661507100-1661510700@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:Pesticide Coverage of Difficult to Spray Plants Such as Boxwood DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jay W. Pscheidt\, Ph.D.\, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist\, Oregon State University\nFungicide used to manage diseases\, such as boxwood blight\, depends on good pesticide coverage. Research using common airblast sprayers with and without smart sensors indicates high gallonage is needed for good coverage. Coverage of nursery-grown boxwood plants using sprayers routinely used at nurseries also indicates the need for better attention to spray coverage. Join this session to learn all these intricacies. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pesticide-coverage-of-difficult-to-spray-plants-such-as-boxwood/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T200856 CREATED:20220425T214142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T220547Z UID:10000502-1661502600-1661506200@farwestshow.com SUMMARY:How to Deal With Mite Pests in Landscapes and Nurseries DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Raymond Cloyd\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Extension Specialist\, Kansas State University\nRaymond will discuss the different types of mite pests\, and the biology\, ecology\, and damage associated. He will outline the various strategies that can be implemented to manage mite pest populations in landscapes and nurseries. URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/how-to-deal-with-mite-pests-in-landscapes-and-nurseries/ LOCATION:Room B119 CATEGORIES:Arborists,Growers,Landscapers,Municipalities,Pesticide Recertification,Retailers,Seminars END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR