Show Features

New Varieties Showcase

New Products Showcase

Seminar Series

Farwest Trade Show Tours

Demo Stage

Networking Events

Women in Horticulture

Young Nursery Professionals

Pub Crawl

Find it all at the
2013 Farwest Trade Show

New Varieties Showcase

New Varieties Showcase - The must-see look into the future. You'll see stunning new trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals that are in production ready to be shipped. These are the varieties that will attract plant lovers to your location. See how the new varieties can be merchandised for increased sales in a garden center setting. New plants. New ideas. An unbeatable combination, indeed.

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New Products Showcase

New Products Showcase – Check out the industry's latest innovations in the New Product Showcase. With scores of non-plant products and services introduced to the market in 2012-2013, you're sure to find new ways to increase sales, manage labor costs, improve processes, conserve resources and build your business.

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» View the 2011 selections
» View the 2010 selections

 

Professional Development Seminars – Advance your career through skill development and networking at the 2013 Farwest Trade Show Seminars.

 

Farwest Trade Show Tours – Grow your success and competitive advantage. Discover new varieties. Meet new growers and suppliers. Explore new ideas. And meet other wonderful people and leaders in our industry. These are just a few reasons to join one of the Farwest Trade Show tours.

 

Demo Stage — Visit the Demo Stage, featuring quick updates for the grower, retailer and landscape professional. Local and national experts will share the latest products and plants, and provide tips for merchandising and improving vendor relationships, production processes and landscape design. Stay abreast of industry leaders while taking a break from walking the show floor.

NETWORKING EVENTS

 

Women in Horticulture
Be more confident about marketing yourself in order to build your business or to create opportunities to grow your skills and experience? Your peers will share what they're doning to build their visibility and careers. There will be plenty of time to mingle with peers to develop your business network and learn how others have marketed themselves. This time is designed to inspire women in the green industry while cultivating career support.

 

Young Nursery Professionals
Come and network with young, up-and-coming nursery professionals. This is a great opportunity to establish relationships on which to grow. This can be anything from sharing growing tips to finding a business partner. (Age 40 and younger only, please.) Josh Robinson, Robinson Nursery will be your host. Visit Young Nursery Professionals on Facebook to make and continue the connections.

 

Pub Crawl
Join us for a good old fashioned pub crawl, where we'll explore some of Portland's finest pubs! This event is open to all Farwest Trade Show goers. Enjoy a pint of some of the best beer in the world, mingle and network with a variety of green industry professionals. The first 50 people at each location receive a free beverage. This will be an event worth remembering!