About Us
The Farwest Show, now in its 39th consecutive year, is proudly produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries. The growth of the show over the years is a reflection of the growth of Oregon's nursery industry in general. Oregon is one of the largest nursery growing states in the United States, ranking third in total annual wholesale sales behind only California and Florida.
Industry Facts
In 2004, the latest year for which complete statistics are available, Oregon's wholesale nurseries had combined sales of $827 million, more than any other agricultural commodity group in the state. The nursery industry also is Oregon's largest agricultural employer with more than 20,000 workers and has an annual payroll topping $210 million.
Roughly 75% of the nursery stock grown in Oregon is exported to other states or countries, making Oregon the nation's largest exporter of nursery stock. And the state's nurseries, as well as all Oregonians, can take great pride in knowing that Oregon is No. 1 in the United States in the production of shade trees, Japanese maples and most other kinds of maples, arborvitae, rhododendron and coniferous evergreens. Oregon also is a leader, ranking second or third nationally, in the production of deciduous flowering trees, azaleas and other broadleaf evergreens.
Our History
The Oregon Association of Nurseries was established in 1933 to represent the state's growers, landscapers, retailers, suppliers and anyone with an interest in the green industry. What started with a handful of nurserymen who shared a common vocation has blossomed into a strong, dynamic organization with more than 1,100 members. For many years we were known as the Oregon Association of Nurserymen. A name change to Oregon Association of Nurseries took place in summer 2003.
For more information...
For more information about the Oregon Association of Nurseries we invite you to check out our companion web site, www.oan.org. Here, you'll find membership information, industry news, an events calendar, news releases, Digger magazine information and much more. In addition, you may want to visit NurseryGuide.com, a free online searchable database with thousands of listings for plants, products and services, and which is based on our Nursery Guide publication. We're here to serve you. Please contact us at (800) 342-6401 nationwide or (503) 682-5089 in the Portland area or e-mail us at info@oan.org.
