What are the Benefits?
- Save money and time.
- Build your customer base.
- Stay informed.
- Meet the very best in the industry.
- Receive effective government representation.
- Learn how to cope with industry challenges and take advantage of market opportunities.
- Obtain quality services at competitive prices.
As a member of OAN, you will benefit from a wealth of programs and services. Please read on to see how OAN can help you stay focused on growing and shipping the best product possible.
- Business Services
Discounted rates on health insurance, credit card processing, and office supplies
- Certification
The Oregon Certified Nursery Professional program recognizes the top staff in the nursery industry throughout Oregon.
- Government Relations Services
- Protection from burdensome laws and regulations
- Representation on important issues, such as plant pests and diseases, labor, and environment
- Support for nursery-friendly political candidates
- Public affairs news and updates
- Your story told to the media
- You play a role in influencing public policy through grass roots advocacy
- Insurance
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Legal Access
- 30 minutes of free one-on-one legal advice provided by Jordan Schrader Ramis PC
- Marketing
- Low rates on Farwest Show and Yard, Garden & Patio Show booths
- Discounted ads in Digger magazine and the OAN Nursery Guide
- Annual exposure of your products to over 24,000 targeted buyers via nurseryguide.com
- Access to 1,600 industry leaders through Member Update advertising
- Placement on the Wholesale Nursery Map or the Retail Nursery Map
- Free OAN Nursery Guide listing
- Networking
- Chapter meetings
- Members-only events
- Leadership building through committees and boards
- OAN web sites
- Research
We identify, prioritize and communicate the research needs of our industry to encourage the research community to address these needs. We support and develop funding methods for worthy projects.
- Safety
Equipment and safety training products
- Scholarships
The Oregon Nurseries Foundation manages funds contributed by OAN members for the purpose of awarding scholarships to deserving students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields.
- Transportation
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