What You Can Expect to Learn at the 2026 Farwest Show
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The 2026 Farwest Show, taking place Aug. 26–28, 2026, has unveiled its full seminar lineup.
With more than 40 sessions to choose from, Farwest brings together the brightest minds in horticulture. Browse all of the speakers and seminars, and keep reading for a preview of some of the standout speakers to be featured at Farwest this year.
The 2026 Keynote Address — Overcoming Decision Paralysis in the Midst of Uncertainty
In his keynote address, Dr. Charlie Hall will provide strategies to help green-industry companies protect and grow their businesses during uncertain times.
How Diseases Hitch a Ride: When Insects Act as Plant Pathogen Vectors
Sierra Laverty, an assistant professor and horticulture educator at the University of Idaho Extension, looks at insects that act as pathogen vectors, how to identify them, which diseases (fungal, bacterial, and viral) they spread and how, and prevention steps to minimize losses.
The Retail Playbook: Strengthen Sales Without ‘Selling’
Neal Glatt, founder and CEO of Neal Glatt Sales & Strategy, teaches how to build a practical retail playbook to help your team confidently guide customers to increased ticket volumes without making customers feel sold to.
Mastering Career Development Planning Series
This two-part series from Glatt looks at how companies can design and implement a complete career advancement plan for anyone, whether a seasonal worker or senior career professional.
From Manual to High-Tech: How Automation Empowers Growers
TTA-ISO Sales Manager for the Americas Raymond van den Berg discusses and explains the challenges, practices, and benefits of introducing (high-tech) technology into a greenhouse or nursery.
How to Recruit, Trainm and Retain Talent in the Post-Baby-Boomer Era
Erick Harris, Nursery Sales Director at Breezy Hill Nursery, provides attendees with a toolkit on how to navigate the coming reality and how to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of leaders.
For more information, click here to register for the upcoming 2026 Farwest Show.
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