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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T123000
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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: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:20250328T193718Z
CREATED:20250328T193718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193718Z
UID:10000757-1755860400-1755862200@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-3/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T143000
DTSTAMP:20250328T193312Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T134500
DTSTAMP:20250328T193200Z
CREATED:20250328T193200Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20250328T192944Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T121500
DTSTAMP:20250328T192548Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20250328T191953Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T154500
DTSTAMP:20250328T192507Z
CREATED:20250328T190905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T192507Z
UID:10000750-1755701100-1755704700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:International Rose Test Garden Awards
DESCRIPTION:FREE inside Trade Show.\nJoin us for an unforgettable awards ceremony as we celebrate this year’s 2025 Portland’s Best Rose and the 2024 Gold Medal Award winners! The Gold Medal Award\, presented by the International Test Garden\, has been honoring excellence for over 100 years\, since 1919. And Portland’s Best Rose has been a local tradition for more than 25 years! Don’t miss this celebration of floral brilliance!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/international-rose-test-garden-awards/
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:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T143000
DTSTAMP:20250328T195141Z
CREATED:20250328T190748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T195141Z
UID:10000749-1755698400-1755700200@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/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T134500
DTSTAMP:20250328T192005Z
CREATED:20250328T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T192005Z
UID:10000748-1755695700-1755697500@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Ten Ways to Pay for Your Solar System
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rob Aldridge\, commercial sales and financing\, Pure Energy Group \nFREE inside Trade Show\nIf you are even slightly confused about the many options to pay for a solar installation\, Rob Aldridge will assist you in determining which incentives and financing options might make sense for you. He can also increase the ROI for your solar system by assisting you with securing grants\, selling tax credits or other techniques to increase the overall rate of return.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/ten-ways-to-pay-for-your-solar-system/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20250808T153352Z
CREATED:20250808T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T153352Z
UID:10000760-1755693900-1755694800@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Lightspeed Introduction
DESCRIPTION:SOLUTION CENTER SPONSOR\nFREE inside Trade Show\nLightspeed is the POS & payments platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. The partner of choice to fuel your ambitions\, Lightspeed technology and insights make work flow across teams\, channels and locations to help accelerate growth and provide the best customer experience. \nLightspeed gives garden centers and nurseries powerful tools to boost efficiency and navigate seasonality. Manage large\, complex inventories with variants\, and use forecasting tools to gain insights and meet demand. Keep track of it all across your business in one intuitive platform.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/lightspeed/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T143000
DTSTAMP:20240701T232702Z
CREATED:20240701T232702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T232702Z
UID:10000698-1724248800-1724250600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Hydrangea Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nita-Jo Rountree\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass! \nPruning Demo
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/hydrangea-pruning/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Seminars,Solution Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T134500
DTSTAMP:20240718T220904Z
CREATED:20240626T174317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T220904Z
UID:10000697-1724246100-1724247900@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Importing Plants? Learn how to meet Oregon’s requirements
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kara Mills\, Lead Horticulturist\, Oregon Department of Agriculture – Nursery & Christmas Tree Programs \nThe Oregon Dept. of Agriculture reviews laws and nursery responsibilities when importing plants into Oregon.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/odalicense/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Seminars,Solution Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T130000
DTSTAMP:20230419T212332Z
CREATED:20230419T212015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212332Z
UID:10000658-1692966600-1692968400@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Reduce the Cost of Spraying Your Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Timothy Schaal\, CEO\, Airtec Sprayers\, Inc. \nIncrease the efficiency and effectiveness of spray applications in your nursery by selecting the correct sprayer for the application. Using the correct equipment to manage pests and diseases is critical to reducing waste and improving efficiency.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/reduce-the-cost-of-spraying-your-nursery/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Mini-Sessions,Pesticide Recertification,Solution Center,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T121500
DTSTAMP:20230419T212006Z
CREATED:20230419T211755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212006Z
UID:10000657-1692963900-1692965700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Discover the 50% Off Solar Project USDA REAP Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Zachary  Peek\, Owner\, Atlas Consulting LLC \nJoin this session to learn how Nurseries\, Farms\, Ranches and Rural Small Businesses are eligible to receive an award equal to 50% of the total solar system cost. Zack will describe eligibility\, timing considerations\, and next steps for interested organizations. Attendees will also learn how all the available incentives can be combined to bring the payback period of a solar installation to just 1 or 2 years.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/discover-the-50-off-solar-project-usda-reap-grant-program/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Zachary_Peek.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T113000
DTSTAMP:20230419T211742Z
CREATED:20230419T211222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T211742Z
UID:10000656-1692961200-1692963000@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Pollinators of the Rogerson Clematis Garden
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Beutler\, Rogerson Clematis Garden \nLinda\, the curator of the Rogerson Clematis Garden\, North America’s only accredited collection of clematis through the Plant Collections Network\, will share the Clematis that attracts pollinators and which pollinators those are. Additionally\, she will share her knowledge of the many native\, native-vars\, and non-native companion plants that enhance our clematis garden.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pollinators-of-the-rogerson-clematis-garden/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Linda_Beutler.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T134500
DTSTAMP:20230419T213205Z
CREATED:20230419T210534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T213205Z
UID:10000655-1692882900-1692884700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Soil Health - The Role of Water Demo
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Vance Almquist\, Vice President of Oregon Society of Soil Scientists\, Instructor at OSU \nOne of the primary characteristics of soil\, which allows it to support such a wide variety of organisms\, is its ability to store and release water. This talk will focus on unpacking the complex processes which affect soil water storage and what measures we can take to improve the water storage characteristics of soils\, whether natural or man-made.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-health-the-role-of-water-demo/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Vance_Almquist.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T130000
DTSTAMP:20230419T210512Z
CREATED:20230419T205415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T210512Z
UID:10000654-1692880200-1692882000@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Topiary Demo
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Todd Nelson\, Bountiful Farms \nJoin Todd Nelson\, as he shares his topiary knowledge with the audience in this one-of-a-kind demo! Learn tips and tricks to the art of clipping shrubs into ornamental shapes such as boxes\, spirals and spheres.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/topiary-demo/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Todd_Nelson.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T121500
DTSTAMP:20230426T195927Z
CREATED:20230419T205152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T195927Z
UID:10000653-1692877500-1692879300@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Indoor Gardening: The Hottest in Lawn & Garden Retail
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joe Farinacci\, Director New Market Development\, BFG Supply Co. \nGrow Your Own!! The hottest trend in Lawn & Garden Retail. Retailers have been selling seed starting products for decades. It’s time to take Indoor Gardening to the next level. We will talk about what Indoor Gardening is today\, what products and brands young and old gardeners are looking for\, and how to get the consumer into your store.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/indoor-gardening-the-hottest-in-lawn-garden-retail/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Joe_Farinacci.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T113000
DTSTAMP:20230419T205133Z
CREATED:20230419T204926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T205133Z
UID:10000652-1692874800-1692876600@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Prune Clematis Like a Pro! (Pruning Demo)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Linda Beutler\, Rogerson Clematis Garden \nForget everything you have ever heard about Clematis pruning. Linda\, the curator of the Rogerson Clematis Garden\, North America’s only accredited collection of clematis through the Plant Collections Network\, will share her wealth of knowledge is this fantastic pruning demo. Rather than learning the “rules”\, follow some common sense-based suggestions to open a world of beautiful possibilities for your garden and your clematis.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/prune-clematis-like-a-pro-pruning-demo/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Designers,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Linda_Beutler.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T151500
DTSTAMP:20230815T043450Z
CREATED:20230815T043450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T043450Z
UID:10000660-1692801900-1692803700@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Pruning with Design Intent
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maryann Lewis\, APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner®\, Lewocks Tree Studio LLC \nLet’s face it\, every pruning cut has a biological AND aesthetic result. Learn tips from the aesthetic pruning approach to elevate your pruning decisions so you can develop beautiful trees and shrubs.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pruning-with-design-intent/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T143000
DTSTAMP:20230419T213443Z
CREATED:20230419T204721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T213443Z
UID:10000651-1692799200-1692801000@farwestshow.com
SUMMARY:Make Signs People Will Read
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bridget Behe\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, Michigan State University \nBridget will present research-based information about how consumers read or ignore signage in the retail store. Signage is essential to communicate many things about the plants (and other products) people can’t know without you telling them.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/make-signs-people-will-read/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Business Practices,Designers,Free,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farwestshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BridgitBehe-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T134500
DTSTAMP:20230419T204653Z
CREATED:20230419T204051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T204653Z
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SUMMARY:Profiting With Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mary Choate\, Chief Operating Officer\, Pest Wizard Brands LLC \nIntegrated Pest Management is good for the environment\, but did you know it is also good for your bottom line? IPM is a great tool for improved profitability for Independent Garden Centers (IGCs) and for growers. Learn how to implement an effective IPM strategy in your greenhouse or nursery to reduce costs and decrease loss from pests. For IGC\, we’ll discuss how IPM can be a key marketing strategy to improve sales through cross-marketing and upselling for your entire line\, from irrigation to green goods.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/profiting_with_ipm/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Free,Growers,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Retailers,Solution Center,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T130000
DTSTAMP:20220426T154508Z
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SUMMARY:Current Market Demands New Approaches to Container Growing
DESCRIPTION:Co-Presenters: Tom Springer\, Chris Murphey\, NurserySource\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nNurserySource’s and RediRoot’s goal is to help nurseries and grow operations integrate new approaches to container production and gardening. Their markets span nursery\, cannabis and home gardeners giving them a unique look into the ways all growers are learning from each other and improving their production. They see the pressure labor and regulatory costs have upon different operations and work to help clients mitigate those challenges. This seminar will briefly detail their observations and recommendations.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/current-market-demands-new-approaches-to-container-growing/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Breeders,Business Practices,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Marketing,Mini-Sessions,Municipalities,Retailers,Solution Center,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T121500
DTSTAMP:20220426T154444Z
CREATED:20220426T153325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154444Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Substrate Shortages with a Proven Solution
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Shahin Ashraf\, Head of Sales\, North America Sunterra Horticulture\, Profile Products / HydraFiber\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nThe horticulture industry continues to endure raw material shortages and faces numerous logistical constraints. Profile Products has a proven solution with HydraFiber® – a domestically produced\, engineered fiber substrate that is readily available and reliable as a high-performing replacement for other raw materials. Top growers across North America have already adopted HydraFiber into their mixes\, and are now increasing inclusion rates to help overcome shortages of other raw goods. Learn more about this game-changing technology and how it can transform YOUR operation.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/overcoming-substrate-shortages-with-a-proven-solution/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T113000
DTSTAMP:20220426T154453Z
CREATED:20220426T153058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154453Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Moisture Sensors: Should You Use Them?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ahmad Dowlatabadi\, PhD\, Principal\, Aivaka\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nSoil moisture sensors are intended to help us conserve water\, reduce plant disease\, and save both our time and the environment. But do they? In this session\, we will examine how sensors work\, how to use them\, if they are worth the effort and cost\, and if they can simply be integrated into an existing irrigation setup. Join Ahmad as he presents a summary of his journey in search of the perfect sensor and lessons learned along the way.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-moisture-sensors-should-you-use-them/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T143000
DTSTAMP:20220426T152812Z
CREATED:20220426T152734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T152812Z
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SUMMARY:Pruning / Topiary Demo
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Serendipity Nursery\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nThe Serendipity Farms team will perform a LIVE demo of pruning and topiary techniques. Get some fun new ideas\, tips\, tricks\, and best practices.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pruning-topiary-demo-2/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Designers,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Municipalities,Retailers,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T134500
DTSTAMP:20220426T152439Z
CREATED:20220426T152439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T152439Z
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SUMMARY:New Can Yard and Traveler Irrigation Sprinkler Technologies: Save Water\, Power and Labor
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steve McCoon\, Territory Manager\, Nelson Irrigation Corporation\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nJoin Steve to learn about some of the latest sprinkler irrigation tools for saving water\, energy\, and labor in nursery irrigation. How can sprinkler selection and operation create droplets that best irrigate your crops? How does sprinkler mounting height really affect irrigation in a can yard? Discover what really affects irrigation uniformity\, and how to improve yours.  This session will also cover irrigation with a traveler\, and ways to save labor and improve the application of that irrigation platform.
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/new-can-yard-and-traveler-irrigation-sprinkler-technologies-save-water-power-and-labor/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Free,Growers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T130000
DTSTAMP:20220426T152520Z
CREATED:20220426T152204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T152520Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Oxygen: Tips for Ensuring Plant Roots are Healthy and Thriving
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wei Zhang\, PhD\, VP of R&D\, TreeDiaper\nThis FREE mini-session is included with your trade show pass!\nInspired by Professor Linda Chalker-Scott and Mr. Jim Uraban\, two well-known professionals in the green industry\, this presentation will be interactive with a live demo! We will explore why we must water our plants so often\, what makes Plant Available Water different from irrigation water\, and why we can’t supply plants with 1 month of water at a time. Wei will explain why roots don’t grow deep in the soil\, why compacted soil is bad for your plants\, and why volcano mulching is bad for your trees while piles of leaf litter in natural forests is not\, and so much more!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/soil-oxygen-tips-for-ensuring-plant-roots-are-healthy-and-thriving/
LOCATION:Solution Center (end of Aisle 10\,000)
CATEGORIES:Arborists,Free,Growers,Interactive Learning,Landscapers,Mini-Sessions,Solution Center,Sustainability,Urban Foresters
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