Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington on January 20, 21, 22, and February 11, 2026. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association and the Okanogan Horticultural Association. These events provide the latest research-based information on horticulture, pest and disease management. We hope you will join us to network and learn this winter. For agendas and additional information visit http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. WSDA pesticide credits will be awarded for program attendance, 3-4 WSDA credits per session. No pre-registration required for in person sessions (thank you to co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events to register. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses.

Networking lunch. Pre-registration required for lunch. Join us for the sponsored networking lunch which provides an opportunity to learn and network with your peers and visiting speakers. Sponsored lunch limited to the first 100 attendees per day. Thank you to lunch sponsors: GS Long, USDA SARE grant. Visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events to register for lunch.

North Central Washington Pear Day
Thursday January 22, 2026 @ 8:45 am to 3:30 pm (check-in 8:30 am)
Wenatchee Convention Center/ Virtual
121 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA.
Co-Sponsored by WSU Extension and Pear Bureau Northwest
Topics include:

Session 1: Pest Management: Meeting IPM challenges from 2025. Managing mites. Who is eating your pear pest? Codling moth in pears. Session 2: Horticulture: Micro nutrient applications for pears. Analysis for pear sustainability: what are the limitations and opportunities. Assessment of existing pear cultivars newly evaluated in Washington State. Pear Bureau NW Update: Targeting the pear consumer.
Agenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/pear-day-2026/