Agricultural Leadership Program start date, Wenatchee WA
2025-11-07
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association and the Washington State Department of Agriculture will offer a bilingual (English and Spanish) Agricultural Leadership Program course starting Nov. 7 and ending Dec. 19.
For more information or to register, go to: https://wstfa.org/events-calendar/#cid=343&id=20366&wid=601&refid=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wstfa.org%2fevents-calendar%23cid%3d343%26wid%3d1001

G.S. Long WSDA pre-license applicator training and exam (Spanish), Yakima WA
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-14
These 20-hour courses are in-Spanish & in-person with the exam immediately following training on day three. These courses are designed to give your Spanish language employees their best opportunity to successfully obtain their WSDA issued Private Applicator’s License. This is direct issued training by experienced and professional WSDA instructors.
Registration fees include all meals, beverages and snacks for these three-day events, along with all classroom materials and the WSDA exam itself. (Pre-Registration is required)
​For 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

WAFLA H-2A Summit 2025, Salem OR
2025-11-13

G.S. Long WSDA Worker Protection Standard training (Spanish), Yakima WA
2025-11-19
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.(Pre-Registration is required)
​​For 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

WAFLA H-2A Summit 2025, Yakima WA
2025-11-20

Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Grandview WA
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-21

Codling Moth Study Circle, Yakima WA
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a discussion with WSU entomologists Rob Curtiss, Tobin Northfield and Betsy Beers.
Study circles are designed to provide opportunities where growers, consultants, researchers, and industry professionals can learn from one another to improve profitability and sustainability.
Format: 30 min of presentation and 1.5 hr of facilitated discussion.
Register for in person or online participation
https://codling-moth-study-circle-2025.eventbrite.com
Space is limited.

Yakima Study Circle – Topic: Preventing Codling Moth Hotspots
December 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Yakima County Extension 2403 S. 18th. St. Suite 100, Yakima WA* Simultaneous virtual option available through WSU webinars (zoom).
10:00 am Presentation: Preventing Codling Moth Hotspots and Outbreaks
Tobin Northfield, WSU Entomology

Base program updated for today’s economics
Update on virus resistance in Washington
Update on codling moth pesticide trials
BMPs for cultural controls including banding

10:30 – noon Facilitated discussion
Contact: Dani Gray (509) 542-7842, danielle.gray@wsu.edu

VitiNord 2025, Lithuania
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-06
VitiNord 2025, Cold Climate Grape and Wine Conference
3-6 December, 2025
Vilnius, Lithuania

Codling Moth Study Circle, Tonasket WA
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a discussion with WSU entomologists Rob Curtiss, Tobin Northfield and Betsy Beers.
Study circles are designed to provide opportunities where growers, consultants, researchers, and industry professionals can learn from one another to improve profitability and sustainability.
Format: 30 min of presentation and 1.5 hr of facilitated discussion.
Register for in person or online participation
https://codling-moth-study-circle-2025.eventbrite.com
Space is limited.

Okanogan Pest Management Discussion Group – Topic: Preventing Codling Moth Hotspots
December 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Tonasket Community Cultural Center – 411 S. Western Ave, Tonasket, WA* Simultaneous virtual option available through WSU webinars (zoom).
10:00 am Presentation: Preventing Codling Moth Hotspots
Rob Curtis, WSU Entomology

Base program updated for today’s economics
Update on virus resistance in Washington
Update on codling moth pesticide trials
BMPs for cultural controls including banding

10:30 – noon Facilitated discussion
Noon Lunch hosted by Okanogan Horticultural Association
12:30-1:30 pm Okanogan Horticultural Association Business Meeting
Contact: Tianna DuPont (509) 713-5346, tianna.dupont@wsu.edu
This training is part of a grant project ‘Developing the toolkit for codling moth hotspot management’ funded by the Washington State Tree Fruit Research Commission.

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Technology Research Review, Prosser WA
2025-12-04

WSTFA Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo, Wenatchee WA
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-10

Irrigation Show and Education Week, New Orleans LA
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-11

Yakima District Fresh Pear Committee Election
2025-12-08 13:15 - 13:30 | Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Elections for a Yakima District grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting at the Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, Washington, and will be hosted and moderated by Jon DeVaney.
Only 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 positions to be filled are: Member position held by Jordan Matson, First Alternate position held by Amanda Adams and the Second Alternate position held by Andrew Sundquist.
These positions have served two out of three possible terms expiring June 30, 2026. They are eligible for re-election if nominated. Other nominees are eligible as well. Names 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.
Among 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. The committee encourages women, minorities, and the physically challenged, who qualify as pear growers/handlers, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.

Great Lakes EXPO, Grand Rapids MI
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11

Wenatchee District Fresh Pear Committee Election
2025-12-09 12:00 - 12:30 | Washington Apple Commission, 2900 Euclid, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Elections for a Wenatchee District handler member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee (FPC) of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at noon on Dec. 9, 2025. The election will be an in-person event and will be hosted and moderated by Brian Focht and held at the Washington Apple Commission Building, WPGMA Meeting, located at 2900 Euclid Ave., Wenatchee, Washington.
Only fresh pear handlers from the Wenatchee District (includes King, Chelan, Okanogan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Spokane counties in Washington and all other counties in Washington lying north thereof) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include: Member position held by Andrew Peterson, the First Alternate position held by Craig Christensen and the Second Alternate position held by Sarah Barkley.
These positions have served three out of three possible terms expiring June 30, 2026. As three consecutive terms is the limit, the members are not eligible for another term in the same position. They are eligible to serve in different positions. 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.
Among 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. The committee encourages women, minorities, and the physically challenged, who qualify as pear growers/handlers, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.

Cherry Institute, Yakima WA
2026-01-07

G.S. Long Wenatchee Annual Grower’s Meeting, Wenatchee WA
2026-01-08
For more information contact Maegen Otterstein at the GSL Yakima office at: maegen@gslong.com or 1(800) 338-5664

G.S. Long Yakima Annual Grower’s Meeting, Yakima WA
2026-01-14

Pear Bureau Northwest meeting
2026-01-14 09:00 - 10:00
Pear Bureau Northwest will hold a meeting via Zoom starting at 9 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2026. For more information, please call 503-652-9720 or visit: usapears.org.

G.S. Long Oregon Annual Grower's Meeting, Hood River OR
2026-01-16

Western Colorado Horticultural Conference and Trade Show, Grand Junction CO
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-22

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days — Apple Day, Wenatchee WA
2026-01-20 08:30 - 15:30
Join us for Washington State University 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 Apple Day
Tuesday January 20, 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 and Disease Management: Organic codling moth management. What is the minimum conventional insect management.
Session 2: BioControl: Lacewing release research updates: Making progress towards scientifically-based recommendations. Grower experiences with natural enemy releases on-farm. Maximizing Lacewing Releases. Netting: codling moth control and natural enemy impacts.
Session 3: Improving Pack outs by Preventing Post Harvest Problems in the Field: Preharvest sprays to prevent post-harvest rots. Pre-harvest techniques to improve packouts.
Session 4: Profitability: Efficiencies panel. Benefits of field sorting for your bottom line.
Agenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/ncw-apple-day-2026/

G.S. Long Winter AG Academy, Yakima WA
2026-01-21
Workers – Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish)
If you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides, this workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands On and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA Handler Card upon course completion – no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification credits will be available for licensed participants!
Crew Leaders – Leadership Skills (Spanish)
This session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance of communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions; common sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment; and dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in self-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions.
Owner/HR – Agricultural Labor Law (English)
This track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to agricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights!
(Pre-Registration is required)
For 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

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days — Stone Fruit Day, Wenatchee WA
2026-01-21 08:30 - 15:30
Join us for Washington State University 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 Stone Fruit Day
Wednesday January 21, 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 NW Cherry Growers
Topics include:
Session 1: Insect, Disease Management: Creating a hostile environment for Xdisease vectors. Stone fruit viruses. Powdery mildew panel. Bacterial canker.
Session 2: Markets and Profitability: Economic Outlook. Market Review. How crop estimates are made. Cropload management techniques and tools. And more!
Agenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/ncw-stone-fruit-day-2026/

G.S. Long WSDA Worker Protection Standard training (Spanish), Yakima WA
2026-01-22
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.
(Pre-Registration is required)
For 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

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days — Pear Day, Wenatchee WA
2026-01-22 08:30 - 15:30
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/

Fresh Pear Committee elections
2026-01-22 11:50 - 12:00 | Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Elections for a Wenatchee 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 January 22, 2026. The election will be an in-person event and will be hosted and moderated by CarrieAnn Arias and held at the North Central Washington Pear Day located in the Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801.
Only Fresh Pear Growers from the Wenatchee District (includes the counties of King, Chelan, Okanogan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln and Spokane in the state of Washington, and all other counties in Washington lying north thereof) are eligible to nominate and vote in this election. The positions to be filled include Member position held by Darrin Palmer, the 1st Alternate position held by Matt McDevitt and the 2nd Alternate position held by Shawn Cox.
The current slate is eligible for re-election having only served 2 out of 3 possible consecutive terms expiring on June 30, 2026. Other 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.
Among 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.
The committee encourages women, minorities and the physically challenged, who qualify as pear growers/handlers, to attend and participate in the nomination proceedings.

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days — Manejo de Frutales (Spanish session), Wenatchee WA
2026-01-22 12:30 - 16:00
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.
Manejo de Frutales
Thursday January 22, 2026 @ 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Wenatchee Convention Center
121 N Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA.
Co-Sponsored by WSU Extension and NCW Fieldmen’s Association
Topics include: Manejo integral de pera/ Pear integrated pest management. Insectos beneficos de la pera/ Beneficial insects in pears. Identification of cherry problems – viruses, mildew, nutrient deficiencies and more. Manejo integral de manzana/ Apple integrated pest management. Manejo de la carga de fruta/ Apple cropload management. Micro nutrient applications for pears. Prevención del estrés por calor/Heat stress prevention.
Agenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/manejo-de-frutales-2026/

G.S. Long Winter AG Academy, Wenatchee WA
2026-01-27

Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey PA
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29
