Seminar Pricing

(Price includes admittance into the show at Portland Expo Center. To register, click on the Register for event nowbutton above.)

Wed., Jan. 30:
AM Sessions Only

• Full-time student: $15
• OAN member: $25
• Nonmember: $40

Wed., Jan. 30:
PM Sessions Only

• Full-time student: $15
• OAN member: $25
• Nonmember: $40

Wed., Jan. 30:
ALL DAY

• Full-time student: $28
• OAN member: $45
• Nonmember: $75

The Northwest Agricultural Show Seminar Series

Sponsored by: Oregon Association of Nurseries, Oregon Horticultural Society and Oregon Nut Growers Society

Show dates are Jan. 29 - 31. The OAN Seminar Series will be held on January 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion.

Seminar Schedule

For your convenience, you may download and print the seminar schedule (PDF) or view it online below.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

Morning Session - Multnomah Room
Jantzen Beach Red Lion

8:00 AM ..................Registration / Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:15 AM
Legislative Changes Affecting Nursery Employers in 2008
Roberta Gruber, Oregon Farm Bureau Federation FEELDS Program

The 2007 Legislature passed many Senate and House Bills that affect agriculture employment practices. The Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security mis-match issue is also an area of concern for agricultural employers. This presentation will bring you up-to-date on these issues and give you practical tips for putting them into practice at your nursery.

10:15 - 10:30 AM .................. Break

10:30 AM – Noon
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Opportunities for Nurseries
Stephanie Page, Oregon Department of Agriculture

This seminar will include an overview of potential renewable energy projects on nurseries, including solar, wind, biomass geothermal and small hydroelectric facilities. You will become familiar with energy efficiency strategies that will reduce your nursery’s energy use and expenses as well as financial incentives that can help your bottom line. Lastly, listen to fellow growers about their own experiences implementing these strategies.

Afternoon Session - Multnomah Room
Jantzen Beach Red Lion

1:00 PM ..................Registration / Afternoon Snack

1:30 - 2:30 PM
Propagation Media and Its Components
Dr. Jim Owen, Oregon State University

This presentation will look at how different components affect the physical and chemical properties of the media and how it relates to rooting success in stem cutting propagation.

2:30 – 3:30 PM
Disease Prevention During Propagation**
Dr. Robert Linderman, Plant Health, LLC

Incidence and control of soilborne pathogens during propagation of nursery plants from seed and cuttings will be discussed. Dr. Linderman will use examples of infections introduced during propagation that do not occur until later stages of production, such as Fusarium, Cyclindrocladium, Pythium, P h y t o p h t h o ra and Thielaviopsis root rots. He will also address methods for preventing those diseases by sanitizing containers, propagation media and plant propagules.

**This session qualifies for OR & WA pesticide recertification credit.