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Olson's Greenhouse recognized as Santaquin's volunteer of the month
Summary
The council recognized Olson's (Olsen's) Greenhouse as the city's volunteer of the month. Kent Phillips accepted the award and recounted the company's local history and contributions, including donations to downtown planter boxes and educational programs for students.
Council recognized Olsen's Greenhouse as the city's volunteer of the month. Kent Phillips accepted the recognition on behalf of the company and described its multi-generational history in the community and its scale of operations. "Founded in 1942 by Jack and Nola Ray Olsen," Phillips said, describing the company's growth from a family operation to a multi-state grower supplying national retailers.
Phillips said Olsen's operates eight facilities across multiple states and employs more than 2,500 people, with roughly 100 employees in Santaquin. He described local contributions including planter donations, educational field trips for elementary and FFA students, and internships for horticulture students. The council presented a gift basket and wall plaque and thanked Olsen's for community partnership.
Evidence: the volunteer presentation and recognition remarks at the public-forum portion of the meeting.
