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The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) is a non-profit trade association that represents more than 1,300 individual nursery stock producers, retailers, landscapers and related companies serving the nursery and greenhouse industry. The OAN is the main voice for Oregon's nursery and greenhouse producers, re-sellers, transporters, retailers and suppliers.
The OAN is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with oversight by a seven-member Executive Committee. The association’s day-to-day functions are managed by an executive director and a paid professional staff of 14. 
Mission of the OAN
The OAN represents and serves the interests of its members that grow, handle and retail ornamental horticultural products by fostering a favorable business and regulatory climate. The OAN provides opportunities for education, research and business development to all its members, including landscapers and allied businesses that supply goods and services to those who grow, handle and retail ornamental horticultural products in Oregon.
The Oregon Association of Nurseries strives to:
- Contribute to the growth of the horticulture industry.
- Develop comprehensive programs aimed at improving the effectiveness of individual nursery professionals, landscapers and related suppliers.
- Keep the industry informed of developments that could influence their operations.
- Win public understanding of the importance of the horticulture industry and to gain legislative support in favor of a strong industry.
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