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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 […]
OSU Tree Fruit Economics Symposium Join 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 […]
Nominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during an industry public meeting as follows: April 23, 2026 – Processed Pear Committee Annual Meeting, W.L. Hansen Building, Yakima, WA. Washington Handler No. 1 First Alternate position currently vacant. Washington Handler No. 2 Member and First Alternate positions both currently vacant. Washington/Oregon […]
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. The two positions are Dealer Position No. 14 , District 2, and Processor Position No. 15. Both positions […]
WASHINGTON STATE FRUIT COMMISSION BOARD TO MEET The 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. President Eric Patrick will […]
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.
Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference Returns to the Pacific Northwest with Focus on Courage, Clarity, and Authentic Leadership The 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 […]
Oregon State University is hosting a cherry preharvest tour. May 27, 8 am- 1 pm The Dalles, OR More information: https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/osu-cherry-pre-harvest-tour-2026-agenda/
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force will hold its annual Smoke Summit meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 8 for researchers to discuss the latest understanding of wildfire smoke’s effect on wine grapes. Registration for the virtual meeting is free at the task force website: wcsetf.org/events/upcoming.
The team is again partnering with our Canadian colleagues to host the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series, following on our previous meetup in February. Now we will go deeper into tools available to help you prepare for, track and manage climate stress in your orchards. Managing Climate Stress in Fruit Production: Sun Injury, Ripening Disorders, […]
