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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T080000
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SUMMARY:OSU Cherry Preharvest Tour\, The Dalles OR
DESCRIPTION:Oregon State University is hosting a cherry preharvest tour. \nMay 27\, 8 am- 1 pm\nThe Dalles\, OR \nMore information: https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/osu-cherry-pre-harvest-tour-2026-agenda/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/osu-cherry-preharvest-tour-the-dalles-or/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260514T181330Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference Returns to the Pacific Northwest with Focus on Courage\, Clarity\, and Authentic Leadership \nThe International Fresh Produce Association Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference (WFPC) PNW Regional will return to Yakima on May 21\, bringing together women from across the fresh produce and agriculture industries for a day centered on leadership\, growth\, and meaningful connection. \nHeld at The Crown Ballroom in Yakima\, the event is expected to welcome more than 225 attendees following a sold-out inaugural conference in 2025. The regional event was created to make leadership development and industry connection more accessible for women throughout the Pacific Northwest produce community. \nThis year’s sessions are focused around courage\, clarity\, and leading from within\, based on the idea that leadership is not defined by title\, but by influence\, courage\, responsibility\, and the way people show up for others each day. That message extends beyond the stage and into the attendee experience itself\, including a custom-designed guided questions and activities that will help attendees take this experience home with them. \n“This event was intentionally built to feel real and approachable\,” said Catherine Gipe-Stewart\, co-chair of the WFPC PNW Regional event. “We wanted to create a space where people could hear honest stories\, build authentic relationships\, and recognize the leadership they already carry into their everyday work and lives.” \n“What I’m most looking forward to is the energy in the room watching incredible women come together\, build relationships\, and have those ‘wait\, me too’ moments that remind us we’re not alone. It takes all of us\,” shared Carrie Mack co-chair of the WFPC PNW Regional event. \nThe conference agenda includes keynote speaker Wendy McManus presenting Lead From the Inside Out\, focused on cultivating resilience\, confidence\, and practical leadership skills. \n“Women in the produce industry navigate complexity every day\, from the field to the executive suite\,” said Wendy McManus. “I’m honored to join this incredible community of women and talk about something I believe deeply: that leadership starts inside. Regardless of our role\, we make a bigger impact when we lead ourselves first.” \nAdditional sessions include a leadership panel exploring how leadership shows up in everyday moments and a career advancement panel centered on non-linear career paths\, growth opportunities\, and stepping into new challenges before feeling fully ready. Moderated discussions were intentionally designed to prioritize authentic conversation over polished answers. \nThe conference will conclude with a networking reception and continued community gathering\, reinforcing the event’s broader mission of fostering mentorship\, connection\, and leadership development across the fresh produce industry. \nIt’s not too late to register for the 2026 WFPC PNW Regional event. Attendees from across the fresh produce and agriculture industries are encouraged to join the conversation and secure their spot at WFPC PNW Regional Registration Page. \nAll attendees must register in advance using their own personal electronic device prior to arriving onsite. There will be no onsite registration kiosks available at the event; only badge pick-up will be available onsite.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/womens-fresh-perspectives-conference-yakima-wa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
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SUMMARY:Pear Bureau Northwest Annual Meeting\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:The Pear Bureau Northwest Annual Meeting will be held May 19–20\, 2026\, at the Hilton Garden Inn\, 25 N Worthen St.\, Wenatchee\, Washington. For more information\, please call 503-652-9720 or visit: usapears.org.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/pear-bureau-northwest-annual-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 25 N Worthen\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Richland WA
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON STATE FRUIT COMMISSION BOARD TO MEET \nThe Washington State Fruit Commission has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m.\, at the Holiday Inn on the River\, 802 George Washington Way\, Richland\, WA. The Five-State Cherry Commissions Meeting will follow. \nPresident Eric Patrick will report on Commission business. Managing Editor Shannon Dininny will report on Good Fruit Grower projects\, and financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch. A brief review of domestic and foreign market promotions will also be presented. \nIndustry reports will include Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service\, Washington Oregon Canning Pear Service\, Northwest Horticultural Council\, Northwest Fruit Exporters\, Washington State Tree Fruit Association and Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, disability\, or age. People who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-richland-wa-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260410T210850Z
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SUMMARY:WSFC board nominations: May 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Two commissioner positions on the sixteen-member Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors are up for nomination during the WSFC 5-State Meeting slated for May 13 at the Holiday Inn Richland on the River in Richland\, Washington. \nThe two positions are Dealer Position No. 14 \, District 2\, and Processor Position No. 15. Both positions are currently vacant. \nThese commissioner positions on the WSFC board are each for a partial term\, expiring on April 30\, 2027\, and 2028\, respectively. Written nominations\, signed by five persons qualified to vote for the said nominees\, may be made up to five days immediately following said nomination meeting and shall be filed with WSFC at 105 South 18th Street\, Ste. 205\, Yakima\, WA 98901\, or emailed to: legal@wastatefruit.com. \nThis meeting is open to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, disability\, age\, marital status\, family/parental status\, income derived from a public assistance program\, political beliefs\, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape\, American Sign Language\, etc.)\, language interpretation or translation\, or special meals should contact the WSFC at 509-453-4837 at least three business days before the meeting. \nThe official announcement from the WSFC follows: \nNOTICE TO FRUIT GROWERS AND PROCESSORS \nPURSUANT to the direction of the State Director of Agriculture and Chapter 15.28 of the Revised Code of Washington as amended\, notice is hereby given that on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, at the Holiday Inn Richland on the River\, 802 George Washington Way\, Richland\, WA\, oral nominations will be taken at the annual Processors meeting of the candidates for \nPosition #14 (currently vacant) as Dealer Member of the Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors for District #2\, consisting of Kittitas and Yakima counties\, and Benton County north of the Yakima River\, for a partial term expiring April 30\, 2027; and\, \nPosition #15 (currently vacant) as Processor Member of the Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors\, for a partial term expiring April 30\, 2028. \nWRITTEN nominations\, signed by five persons qualified to vote for the said nominees\, may be made five (5) days subsequent to said nomination meeting and shall be filed with said Commission at: 105 South 18th Street #205\, Yakima\, WA 98901\, fax (509)453-4880. \nTHEREAFTER\, appointment or election will be held by secret mail ballot conducted under the supervision of the State Director of Agriculture. \nWASHINGTON STATE FRUIT COMMISSION \nBY: Eric Patrick\, President
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wsfc-board-nominations-may-13-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:Processed Pear Committee Washington/Oregon position nominations
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during an industry public meeting as follows: \nApril 23\, 2026 – Processed Pear Committee Annual Meeting\, W.L. Hansen Building\, Yakima\, WA. \nWashington Handler No. 1 First Alternate position currently vacant. \nWashington Handler No. 2 Member and First Alternate positions both currently vacant. \nWashington/Oregon Processor No. 1 positions currently held by Member Steve Carlson and First Alternate vacant. \nWashington/Oregon Processor No. 3 positions currently held by Member Andy Russick and First Alternate Richard “Rich” Baldoz \nPositions on the Processed Pear Committee are each 2-year terms beginning July 1\, 2026\, and expiring June 30\, 2028. \nThe Processed Pear Committee was established to administer federal marketing order provisions relating to the handling of pears for processing. \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, disability\, age\, marital status\, family/parental status\, income derived from a public assistance program\, political beliefs\, or for prior civil rights activity. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals\, should contact the PPC at (509) 853-3510 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/processed-pear-committee-washington-oregon-position-nominations/
LOCATION:W.L. Hansen Building\, 105 S. 18th Street\, Yakima\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T150000
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SUMMARY:Tree Fruit Economics Symposium\, The Dalles OR
DESCRIPTION:OSU Tree Fruit Economics Symposium\n\n\nJoin us for the Tree Fruit Economics Symposium on April 8\, 2026\, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles. This event brings together growers\, industry professionals\, and experts from OSU and beyond to explore current economic trends\, cost‑management strategies\, market opportunities\, and policy updates impacting the tree fruit industry. We hope to see you there for a day of insight\, connection\, and practical tools to support your operation. Register Now!  \nFor more information please contact Ashley Thompson by email: ashley.thompson@oregonstate.edu or phone (541)296-5494 \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n8:30–9:00 am\nRegistration and Networking\n\n\n\n9:00–9:05 am\nWelcome and objectives\nBrian Pearson\, OSU\n\n\n9:05–10:15 am\nKeynote Address: National Trends\nFaith Parum\, FBN\n\n\n10:15–10:50 am\nUnderstanding Your Cost Structure\nTim Delbridge\, OSU\n\n\n10:50–11:00 am\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:00–11:20 am\nRisk Management Strategies: Crop insurance\nTim Delbridge\, OSU\n\n\n11:20–11:45 am\nAgricultural Overtime Update\nTim Delbridge\, OSU\n\n\n11:45 am–12:00 pm\nFarm Service Agency Updates\nFarm Service Agency\n\n\n12:00–12:45 pm\nCatered Lunch\n\n\n\n12:45–1:30 pm\nLand Use and Land Market Trends\nDan Bigelow\, OSU\n\n\n1:30–2:15 pm\nStrategies for Managing Your Costs\nGrower & Crop Consultant Panel\n\n\n2:15–2:45 pm\nMarket Diversification: Value added and direct to consumer sales\nGrower Panel
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/tree-fruit-economics-symposium-the-dalles-or/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T100000
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SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections
DESCRIPTION:Two separate elections for a Mid-Columbia District first position Handler member and two alternates and an election for a second position Second Alternate Handler member to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held March 16\, 2026\, at 10 a.m. The elections will be hosted and moderated by Lesley Tamura and held at the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Annual Shipper’s meeting via zoom: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 827 4405 3746\nPasscode: 585445 \nOnly Fresh Pear Handlers from the Mid-Columbia District (includes Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in these elections. \n—In the first election\, the positions to be filled include member position held by Chad Wimmers\, the First Alternate position held by Shae Baker and the Second Alternate position held by Ed Weathers. \nThese three positions have served 2 out of 3 possible terms expiring on June 30\, 2026. As three consecutive terms is the limit the members are eligible for another term in the same position. Other nominees are eligible as well. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2026. \n—In the second election\, the position to be filled is the Second Alternate member position and is currently vacant. \nThis position expires June 30\, 2027. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2026. \nAmong other duties\, The Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in WA and OR marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-elections-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T140000
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SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Fruit Commission has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday\, March 4\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. in the W.L. Hansen Building\, 1st floor meeting room\, 105 S. 18th Street\, Yakima\, Washington. \nCommission business and operations will be reported. Financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch\, and Managing Editor Shannon Dininny will report on Good Fruit Grower operations. A brief review of domestic and foreign market promotions will also be presented. \nTo complete the meeting\, tentative reports will include updates from the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service\, Northwest Horticultural Council\, Northwest Fruit Exporters and Washington Oregon Canning Pear Association. \nThis meeting is open to all persons without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, religion\, age or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille\, large print\, sign language) or language interpretation or translation\, or special meals should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:W.L. Hansen Building\, 105 S. 18th Street\, Yakima\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20251229T184927Z
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SUMMARY:Indiana Hort Conference and Expo\, Danville IN
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URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/indiana-hort-conference-and-expo-danville-in-3/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260121T151556Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Blight Fruit School\, Wenatchee WA and online
DESCRIPTION:Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee/ Virtual\n285 Technology Center Way\, Wenatchee\, WA 98801\nFebruary 24\, 2026\nHybrid In-person and Virtual event \nJoin us for an intensive workshop focused on managing fire blight of apple and pear. The session will include presentations from experts on new management strategies and in-depth discussion. Thank you to funding support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative and event sponsors NCW Fieldmens Association\, POME club and Okanogan Horticultural Association. \nTopics\n\nFire blight biology\nUsing Prohexadione Calcium and Actigard for Shoot Blight Management\nBiopesticide efficacy\nAntibiotic resistance management\nManaging fire blight infections: pruning\, sanitation\nWinter canker sanitation\n\nFormat\n\nExpert presentations\nDiscussion\nIn-person and virtual options\n\nSpeakers\n\nKerik Cox\, Cornell University\nGeorge Sundin\, Michigan State University\nSuzanne Slack\, Iowa State University\nFrank Zhao\, Washington State University\nTianna DuPont\, Washington State University\nKhashi Ghorbani\, University of Illinois\nSrdjan Acimovic\, Virgina Polytechnic\nKatherine Dougherty\, Michigan State University\nAchala KC\, Oregon State University
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fire-blight-fruit-school-wenatchee-wa-and-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar|Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260122T002202Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Processor’s Meeting (CHANGE OF DATE)
DESCRIPTION:WSFC Board position nomination \nOne commissioner position on the 16-member Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors will be up for nomination during the Annual Processor’s Meeting\, which has been changed from February 24\, 2026\, to February 23\, 2026. \nThe meeting will be held at the Yakima Steak Company\, 221 W. Yakima Ave.\, Yakima\, WA. \nNominations will be taken at the meeting for: Processor Position #16 (position currently held by Doug Field). \nCommissioner positions on the WSFC board are each for a three-year term beginning May 1\, 2026\, and expiring April 30\, 2029. Written nominations\, signed by five persons qualified to vote for the said nominees\, may be made up to five (5) days immediately following said nomination meeting and shall be filed with said Commission at: 105 South 18th Street #205\, Yakima\, WA 98901\, or emailed to: legal@wastatefruit.com. \nThis meeting is open to all persons and does not discriminate based on race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, disability\, age\, marital status\, family/parental status\, income derived from a public assistance program\, political beliefs\, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.\, Braille\, large print\, audiotape\, American Sign Language\, etc.)\, language interpretation or translation\, or special meals should contact the WSFC at (509) 853-3510 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/annual-processors-meeting-change-of-date/
LOCATION:Yakima Steak Company\, 221 W Yakima Ave.\, Yakima\, WA\, 98902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260212T201038Z
CREATED:20260212T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T201038Z
UID:10002728-1771576200-1771605000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Agricultural Leadership Conference\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural Leadership Conference Feb. 20 in Yakima\, Washington
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/agricultural-leadership-conference-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20250916T135305Z
CREATED:20250916T135305Z
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UID:10002696-1771459200-1771545599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission NW Pear Research Review\, Wenatchee WA
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URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-tree-fruit-research-commission-nw-pear-research-review-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20250916T134946Z
CREATED:20250916T134946Z
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SUMMARY:G.S. Long WSDA Worker Protection Standard training (Spanish)\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:This one-day WSDA issued training is in-Spanish & in-person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around pesticides – e.g.\, applicators\, mixer/loaders\, early personnel\, etc. There is no testing requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler’s Card at this event. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-worker-protection-standard-training-spanish-yakima-wa-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260121T145356Z
CREATED:20260121T145354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145356Z
UID:10002715-1771432200-1771443000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Organic Apple Orchard Academy
DESCRIPTION:The IPM Institute of North America and the Organic Fruit Growers Association will host the Organic Apple Orchard Academy\, a four-part virtual series designed to help beginning growers build successful\, sustainable orchard operations. The program runs Feb. 9\, 11\, 16 and 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (times are Central). \n\n\nSessions will cover orchard startup and design\, pest management\, horticultural practices\, harvest and labor strategies\, and marketing for fresh and value-added products. Speakers include Chris McGuire of Blue Roof Orchard\, Rami Aburomia of Atoms to Apples Orchard\, Rachel Henderson of Mary Dirty Face Farm\, and Peter Werts of the IPM Institute. \n\n\nThe academy is tailored for aspiring growers in the Midwest and Northeast\, including conventional and organic beginners\, farm managers and staff stepping into leadership roles. \n\n\nRegistration is available at: ipminstitute.org/services/organic-apple-orchard-academy.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/organic-apple-orchard-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260129T200810Z
CREATED:20260129T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200810Z
UID:10002721-1771402500-1771426800@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Innovative Tools to Combat Emerging Diseases and Boost Pollination Workshop\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:Washington State University offering postharvest and pollination workshop Feb. 18
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/innovative-tools-to-combat-emerging-diseases-and-boost-pollination-workshop-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20250916T134644Z
CREATED:20250916T134644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T134644Z
UID:10002694-1771372800-1771459199@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long WSDA Worker Protection Standard training (Spanish)\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:This one-day WSDA issued training is in-Spanish & in-person. This workshop satisfies the annual WPS Training Requirement for any of your unlicensed employees who work directly with or around pesticides – e.g.\, applicators\, mixer/loaders\, early personnel\, etc. There is no testing requirement to receive a WSDA issued Handler’s Card at this event. \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or Salvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-wsda-worker-protection-standard-training-spanish-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260130T231331Z
CREATED:20260130T231331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T231331Z
UID:10002722-1771329600-1771335000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WSU AgWeatherNet informational webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the WSU AWN team to learn about our new web portal\, scheduled for launch on February 15. Over the past year\, the AWN web development team has worked to migrate to a modern\, multi‑device–friendly platform with enhanced functionality. The new portal improves how stakeholders access geospatial and station‑specific weather data\, meteograms\, decision‑support models for crop\, human\, and animal health systems\, private smart‑farms\, and ways to create/receive custom voice/text alerts. \nMore information at: https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/weather-with-awn-webinar-new-web-portal/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/wsu-agweathernet-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Event|Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260209T215933Z
CREATED:20260209T215144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T215933Z
UID:10002726-1771329000-1771333200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Mid-Columbia District elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Mid-Columbia District Grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 11:50 a.m. on February 17\, 2026\, at the Mid-Columbia Winter Horticultural Meeting at The Hood River Hotel\, 102 Oak St.\, Hood River\, Oregon. The meeting will be in-person and will be hosted and moderated by Ashley Thompson. \nOnly fresh pear growers from the Mid-Columbia District (includes Hood River and Wasco counties in the state of Oregon\, and the counties of Skamania and Klickitat in the state of Washington) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include Member position held by Adam McCarthy\, the First Alternate position held by Dane Klindt and the Second Alternate position held by Erick Von Lubken. \nThese three positions are eligible for re-election since they have served two out of three possible consecutive terms. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2026. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-mid-columbia-district-elections-5/
LOCATION:Hood River Hotel\, 102 Oak St\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260209T215307Z
CREATED:20260209T214741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T215307Z
UID:10002725-1771322400-1771326000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee Yakima District election
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Yakima District Grower First Alternate member to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m. on February 17\, 2026. The meeting will be held via Zoom and will be hosted and moderated by Jon DeVaney. \nThe Zoom link and access information is: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84453810100?pwd=GkN5tZhtjbSbJzjMZHyXosUjLkBayt.1 \nMeeting ID: 844 5381 0100 \nPasscode: 199536 \nOnly fresh pear growers from the Yakima District (includes all of the state of Washington not included in the Wenatchee District or in the Mid-Columbia District) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The position to be filled is: First Alternate\, previously held by Amanda Adams\, who resigned her position effective February 1\, 2026. \nThe name of the elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2026. \nAmong other duties\, the Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in Washington and Oregon marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-yakima-district-election/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T193000
DTSTAMP:20251226T183031Z
CREATED:20251226T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T183031Z
UID:10002714-1771259400-1771270200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Organic Apple Orchard Academy
DESCRIPTION:The IPM Institute of North America and the Organic Fruit Growers Association will host the Organic Apple Orchard Academy\, a four-part virtual series designed to help beginning growers build successful\, sustainable orchard operations. The program runs Feb. 9\, 11\, 16 and 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (times are Central). \n\n\nSessions will cover orchard startup and design\, pest management\, horticultural practices\, harvest and labor strategies\, and marketing for fresh and value-added products. Speakers include Chris McGuire of Blue Roof Orchard\, Rami Aburomia of Atoms to Apples Orchard\, Rachel Henderson of Mary Dirty Face Farm\, and Peter Werts of the IPM Institute. \n\n\nThe academy is tailored for aspiring growers in the Midwest and Northeast\, including conventional and organic beginners\, farm managers and staff stepping into leadership roles. \n\n\nRegistration is available at: ipminstitute.org/services/organic-apple-orchard-academy.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/organic-apple-orchard-academy/2026-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T193000
DTSTAMP:20251226T183031Z
CREATED:20251226T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T183031Z
UID:10002713-1770827400-1770838200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Organic Apple Orchard Academy
DESCRIPTION:The IPM Institute of North America and the Organic Fruit Growers Association will host the Organic Apple Orchard Academy\, a four-part virtual series designed to help beginning growers build successful\, sustainable orchard operations. The program runs Feb. 9\, 11\, 16 and 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (times are Central). \n\n\nSessions will cover orchard startup and design\, pest management\, horticultural practices\, harvest and labor strategies\, and marketing for fresh and value-added products. Speakers include Chris McGuire of Blue Roof Orchard\, Rami Aburomia of Atoms to Apples Orchard\, Rachel Henderson of Mary Dirty Face Farm\, and Peter Werts of the IPM Institute. \n\n\nThe academy is tailored for aspiring growers in the Midwest and Northeast\, including conventional and organic beginners\, farm managers and staff stepping into leadership roles. \n\n\nRegistration is available at: ipminstitute.org/services/organic-apple-orchard-academy.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/organic-apple-orchard-academy/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260204T180936Z
CREATED:20260204T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180936Z
UID:10002723-1770804000-1770807600@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Medford District Grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at an election meeting on Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026\, at 10 a.m. at 2 W. Barnett Rd\, Medford\, OR 97501. This is an in-person meeting with a conference call option and will be hosted and moderated by Laura Naumes. The conference room phone number is: 541-608-1726. \nOnly fresh pear growers from the Medford District (includes all counties in the state of Oregon except for Hood River and Wasco counties) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include: Member position held by Nancy Vaughn\, the First Alternate position held by Matt Borman and the Second Alternate position which is currently vacant. \nThe Member position and the First Alternate position have served 1 out of 3 possible terms expiring on June 30\, 2026\, and are eligible for re-election. Other eligible growers are eligible as well. Names of those elected will be submitted to the United States Secretary of Agriculture for official appointment to the committee and will serve for a two-year term beginning July 1\, 2026. \nAmong other duties\, The Fresh Pear Committee is responsible for setting the assessment rates for research and promotion and advertising of all pears grown in WA and OR marketed in the domestic and export markets. \nThe committee encourages women\, minorities\, and the physically challenged\, who qualify as pear growers/handlers\, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/fresh-pear-committee-elections-17/
LOCATION:Naumes\, Inc.\, 2 W Barnett Rd\, Medford\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T153000
DTSTAMP:20251226T164028Z
CREATED:20251226T164028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T164028Z
UID:10002711-1770798600-1770823800@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting\, Okanogan WA
DESCRIPTION:Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting\nWednesday February 11\, 2026 @ 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (check-in 8:30 am)\nAgriplex\, Omak\, WA 175 Rodeo Trail Rd Okanogan WA\nCo-Sponsored by Okanogan Horticultural Society\nTopics include: Codling moth\, apple maggot\, tree fruit nutrition\, WA38 greasiness\, Sunflare\, thinning\, and more.\nAgenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/okanogan-horticultural-society-meeting-2026/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/okanogan-horticultural-society-meeting-okanogan-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T210000
DTSTAMP:20251125T154425Z
CREATED:20251125T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T154425Z
UID:10002703-1770742800-1770757200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Wine Industry Foundation Party + Auction 2026\, Kennewick WA
DESCRIPTION:Washington Wine Industry Foundation \nJoin us for Party + Auction 2026! \nDate: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\nLocation: Three Rivers Convention Center\nTime: 5–9pm \nHundreds of wine industry members and friends will come together at Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick to raise a glass (and some money) for the future of Washington wine at the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year – our annual Party + Auction. Attendees enjoy live music\, wine from premier Washington wineries\, an opportunity to secure their case of Collaboration Series wine\, live & silent auction\, raffles\, and games as well as a full-dinner. Funds raised will support the Foundation in crafting solutions to our industry’s greatest challenges as well as help fund scholarships and sabbaticals for the future leaders of the Washington wine industry. We are looking forward to another wonderful event and hope to see you there! \n2026 Tickets:\n$125 per person\n$1\,500 for a table of 10 (reserved VIP table) \nFo more information and registration\, go to: https://washingtonwinefoundation.org/events/auction/
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-wine-industry-foundation-party-auction-2026-kennewick-wa/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260206T170520Z
CREATED:20260206T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170520Z
UID:10002724-1770714000-1770721200@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Florida Blueberry Growers webinar on post-storm recovery\, online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/florida-blueberry-growers-webinar-on-post-storm-recovery-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20250916T134301Z
CREATED:20250916T134301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T134301Z
UID:10002693-1770681600-1770940799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:World Ag Expo\, Tulare CA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/world-ag-expo-tulare-ca-6/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20251114T140453Z
CREATED:20250916T134003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T140453Z
UID:10002692-1770681600-1770854399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:WineVit (Washington Winegrowers Convention and Trade Show)\, Kennewick WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/winevit-washington-winegrowers-convention-and-trade-show-kennewick-wa-3/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T193000
DTSTAMP:20251226T183031Z
CREATED:20251226T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T183031Z
UID:10002712-1770654600-1770665400@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Organic Apple Orchard Academy
DESCRIPTION:The IPM Institute of North America and the Organic Fruit Growers Association will host the Organic Apple Orchard Academy\, a four-part virtual series designed to help beginning growers build successful\, sustainable orchard operations. The program runs Feb. 9\, 11\, 16 and 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (times are Central). \n\n\nSessions will cover orchard startup and design\, pest management\, horticultural practices\, harvest and labor strategies\, and marketing for fresh and value-added products. Speakers include Chris McGuire of Blue Roof Orchard\, Rami Aburomia of Atoms to Apples Orchard\, Rachel Henderson of Mary Dirty Face Farm\, and Peter Werts of the IPM Institute. \n\n\nThe academy is tailored for aspiring growers in the Midwest and Northeast\, including conventional and organic beginners\, farm managers and staff stepping into leadership roles. \n\n\nRegistration is available at: ipminstitute.org/services/organic-apple-orchard-academy.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/organic-apple-orchard-academy/2026-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Event
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