Team Haugen + Fall Creek Nursery
Understanding Your Needs.
Fall Creek Nursery is a global leader in blueberry genetics, nursery production, and grower support. Family-owned and innovation-driven, Fall Creek partners with growers around the world to deliver premium plants, cutting-edge R&D, and deep agricultural expertise. From their headquarters in Oregon to operations across the Americas and Europe, Fall Creek is shaping the future of the blueberry industry.
In a sector where crop health, propagation precision, and supply chain reliability are mission-critical, your insurance partner must understand more than just agriculture—they must understand your operation. From high-value plant inventory and greenhouse facilities to international logistics and contractual grower partnerships, we help protect every layer of your business so you can keep growing with confidence.
What This Page Is For:
This webpage is a example of how we market your business to insurance carriers. At HUB on Team Haugen, we build tailored underwriting pages to give carriers a clear understanding of your company, operations, and risk profile.
By showcasing your story, strengths, and specific insurance needs, we give underwriters the information they need to quote accurately and competitively. More importantly, it helps us create deeper engagement with underwriters, so we can negotiate from a place of partnership and knowledge, leading to better coverage and better pricing for you.
Safety and Operational Risk Management at Fall Creek Nursery
Fall Creek Nursery operates at the forefront of global blueberry propagation, and with that leadership comes a commitment to rigorous safety and operational discipline. From research and greenhouse production to plant handling and global distribution, Fall Creek’s focus on precision, consistency, and care underpins everything they do. Their risk management practices are designed to protect employees, safeguard plant health, and ensure reliability for growers across the world.
Key risk management measures include:
Greenhouse and Propagation Facility Safety
Fall Creek’s propagation greenhouses and nurseries are carefully maintained environments. Climate systems, irrigation controls, and propagation equipment are regularly inspected and calibrated to minimize equipment failure and ensure safe working conditions for greenhouse staff.
Workplace Safety and Training
All team members, from horticultural specialists to warehouse crews, receive comprehensive safety training that covers ergonomics, PPE use, biological hazard awareness, and emergency response. Training is reinforced with daily huddles, signage, and a culture of accountability across locations.
Inventory and Shipping Protocols
Plant inventory is tracked and handled with specialized protocols to prevent contamination, damage, or shipping errors. Packing and loading areas are optimized to reduce manual lifting risks and ensure clean, efficient workflows that maintain product integrity through transit.
Quality Assurance and Plant Health Standards
Each plant meets strict internal quality benchmarks as well as phytosanitary standards for domestic and international markets. Disease monitoring, plant testing, and nursery sanitation protocols are integral to every step of Fall Creek’s production process.
These measures help Fall Creek maintain its role as a trusted partner to growers and a steward of the global blueberry supply chain. Safety and risk management aren’t just operational boxes to check, they’re foundational to Fall Creek’s reputation for excellence.
Operational Efficiency with Safety at the Core
At Fall Creek Nursery, operational excellence goes beyond growing high-quality blueberry plants. It means executing with discipline, consistency, and an unwavering focus on safety. Whether propagating new varieties, managing greenhouses, or fulfilling international shipments, Fall Creek integrates smart systems and safety-first planning into every phase of its operations to support growers worldwide.
Key strategies include:
Streamlined Propagation and Nursery Workflow
Propagation environments are organized for efficiency and biosecurity, with defined zones, clean workflow paths, and ergonomic workstations. Employees are trained to follow standardized procedures that reduce handling errors, minimize cross-contamination risks, and protect plant integrity from propagation to shipment.
Greenhouse and Facility Safety Protocols
Greenhouses, headhouses, and warehouse areas are equipped with clear signage, routine inspection protocols, and designated equipment zones. Staff operate specialized equipment only after hands-on training, and walkways are kept clean and unobstructed to ensure a safe, productive work environment.
Packaging and Shipping Precision
Fulfillment teams follow plant-specific packaging protocols designed to maintain root health, moisture levels, and structural protection during transport. Detailed labeling, climate-conscious packaging materials, and pre-shipment quality checks ensure that every order arrives in optimal condition.
Logistics Planning and Global Coordination
With customers in over 40 countries, Fall Creek works closely with freight and customs partners to ensure compliant, temperature-appropriate, and timely deliveries. Shipment planning is proactive and collaborative, reducing delays and minimizing exposure risks during transit.
Technology-Driven Oversight
From inventory management to propagation tracking, Fall Creek leverages digital tools to monitor key performance indicators across production sites. This data-driven approach allows for early identification of issues, continuous improvement, and greater alignment between operational flow and safety objectives.
Through these practices, Fall Creek continues to set the standard for operational excellence in the global nursery industry. Delivering with precision while staying true to its values of stewardship, partnership, and care.
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Why We Are the Best Fit for Fall Creek Nursery
Fall Creek Nursery deserves a broker who:
Understands Your Industry: We specialize in agriculture, nursery operations, and global plant propagation. We understand the unique risks you face. From crop health and phytosanitary compliance to climate-controlled environments, supply chain logistics, and seasonal labor exposure.
Delivers Responsive, Personal Service: Our team is hands-on, proactive, and available when you need us. Whether it’s answering a coverage question, responding to a claim, or supporting a certificate request during peak shipping season, we move fast so you can stay focused on growing.
Customizes Coverage to Fit Your Operations: Your business is complex and international. We build coverage around your propagation facilities, research and development operations, international shipping needs, grower relationships, and key personnel—ensuring that your risk strategy evolves alongside your business.
Advocates for You at Every Step: From presenting your risk to underwriters in the right light, to negotiating terms, managing renewals, and advising on risk mitigation. We act as an extension of your leadership team, protecting the people, plants, and reputation you’ve built over decades.
You deserve a broker who understands propagation, precision, and global scale. HUB International and Team Haugen are the right fit for Fall Creek Nursery.
Meet Team Haugen
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Logan Haugen
SVP, Commercial Lines, Team Haugen Lead
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Michael Barclay
VP, Employee Benefits
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Matt Huston
VP, Employee Benefits
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Spencer Haugen
Associate Advisor, Commercial Lines
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Hayden Haugen
Associate Advisor, Commercial Lines
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Don Watson
Client Services Advisor – Commercial Lines
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Linda Shaddon
Sr. Account Manager
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Marcia Hawkins
Account Manager II – Commercial Lines
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Sidnee Johnson
Account Manager II
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Emily Lubman
Workers Comp / Director, Risk Management
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Alexander D’Arcy
Workers Compensation Claims Analyst
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Robyn Burgess
Associate Account Manager – Commercial Lines
Fall Creek Nursery represents the kind of well-run, forward-thinking business underwriters value.
As a family-owned company with a global footprint, Fall Creek combines agricultural expertise with disciplined operations and a strong culture of innovation. Their commitment to quality, safety, and plant health is evident across every aspect of the organization. From propagation greenhouses and R&D facilities to shipping and grower support.
With clean, well-maintained facilities, robust safety protocols, and a leadership team focused on continuous improvement, Fall Creek operates with the kind of consistency and care that signals a strong risk profile.
Partnering with Fall Creek is an excellent underwriting opportunity. Offering alignment with a respected, internationally recognized nursery that emphasizes long-term partnerships, sustainable growth, and operational excellence.