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WSFC Board position nomination One 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. The meeting will be held at the Yakima Steak Company, 221 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA. […]
Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee/ Virtual 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee, WA 98801 February 24, 2026 Hybrid In-person and Virtual event Join 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 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. Commission business and operations will be reported. Financial reports will be presented by Treasurer Tim Welch, […]
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.
