Sometimes , the gardening industry accept better care of its plants than its multitude . For well - do it green industry consultant and talker John Kennedy , that ’s one problem that must be corrected .
Kennedy will be the keynote speaker system at this twelvemonth ’s Farwest Show . In " Plant Your masses , " he will share innovative approaches to employee investment funds and team ontogeny , offering a four - gradation plan to nurturing and supporting well - root teams , so they are ready to get on day one .
" When immature industry professionals need guidance on strategic preparation , benchmarking , work refinement , onboarding , retentivity , teamwork and leadership growth , they ferment to John Kennedy , " sound out Jamie Moore , consequence and training coordinator for the Oregon Association of Nurseries , which bring about the show . " We are thrilled to have him as our keynote loudspeaker system at Farwest on the opening day of the show . His inspiring presentation will provide the idealistic launch point for three day of making and renewing connection , recharging knowledge , find great flora material , enjoying great company , and add together to your tool case of success . "
Over the preceding 25 year , Kennedy has presented to nearly 500,000 audience fellow member worldwide delivering a spectacular and sustainable wallop on scores of ship’s company and associations within the horticulture diligence . His wide client leaning includes Proven Winners ® , Willoway Nurseries , Everde Growers , AmericanHort , Louisiana Nursery , Manor View Farm , The Garden Center Group , Maryland Wine Association , Cape May Brewing Company , NAFDMA , Meadows Farms Nurseries , Summer Winds Garden Centers , Prides Corner Farms , Walters Gardens , and over 100 state associations , landscape gardener , growers , farms , nurseries , and independent garden centers throughout North America .
The Farwest Show will take stead Wednesday – Friday , August 20–22 , 2025 , at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland , Oregon . Kennedy ’s tonic will occur at 11 a.m. Wednesday , August 20 . The same seance will also include an update on the state of the baby’s room industry from OAN Executive Director Jeff Stone .
" For the well - rounded nursery professional , Farwest provides a supercharge hike for your business and your vocation , " Moore said . " A round-the-clock set of experiences awaits , from when you take the air through the threshold in the morning , on through the seminars and expo hours , flat through to the end of the day , include our evening social events on Wednesday and Thursday . "
Farwest registration is now open atFarwestShow.com/Register . A diversity of passes are available to suit various needs . former Bird rates are well through July 31 . Official Farwest hotels are also available for reservation . They are turn up within walking length of the Oregon Convention Center , making for a nice military headquarters for the weeklong trade show experience . Discounted room rates are usable through the Farwest room block atFarwestShow.com/Hotels .
Oregon is a nursery industry epicenter , with $ 1.2 billion Charles Frederick Worth of plant sales in 2022 , the most recent year tallied . Oregon ’s greenhouse offering are fabulously various , including trees , shrub , annuals , perennials , veg start , herbs , mounter , tropicals , houseplants and much more .
For more information : Farwest ShowJamie Moore , OAN issue and education coordinatorEmail:[email protected]T : 503-582-2010farwestshow.com
Oregon Association of Nurserieswww.oan.org
Frontpage photo : © Farwest Show
