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

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

Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, Sacramento CA
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Apple Crop Protection Research Review, Yakima WA
2026-01-28

Illinois Food, Farmers Market and Specialty Crop Conference, Springfield IL
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-30

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Apple Horticulture/Postharvest Research Review, Yakima WA
2026-01-29

G.S. Long Winter AG Academy, Kennewick WA
2026-02-05

International Fruit Tree Association 2026 Annual Meeting, Fresno CA
2026-02-08 - 2026-02-11

G.S. Long WSDA pre-license applicator training and exam (Spanish), Yakima WA
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-11
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)
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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

Organic Apple Orchard Academy
2026-02-09 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-11 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-16 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-18 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
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).

Sessions 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.

The academy is tailored for aspiring growers in the Midwest and Northeast, including conventional and organic beginners, farm managers and staff stepping into leadership roles.

Registration is available at: ipminstitute.org/services/organic-apple-orchard-academy.

WineVit (Washington Winegrowers Convention and Trade Show), Kennewick WA
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11

World Ag Expo, Tulare CA
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-12

Florida Blueberry Growers webinar on post-storm recovery, online
2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)

Washington Wine Industry Foundation Party + Auction 2026, Kennewick WA
2026-02-10 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Washington Wine Industry Foundation
Join us for Party + Auction 2026!
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Location: Three Rivers Convention Center
Time: 5–9pm
Hundreds 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!
2026 Tickets:
$125 per person
$1,500 for a table of 10 (reserved VIP table)
Fo more information and registration, go to: https://washingtonwinefoundation.org/events/auction/

Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting, Okanogan WA
2026-02-11 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting
Wednesday February 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (check-in 8:30 am)
Agriplex, Omak, WA 175 Rodeo Trail Rd Okanogan WA
Co-Sponsored by Okanogan Horticultural Society
Topics include: Codling moth, apple maggot, tree fruit nutrition, WA38 greasiness, Sunflare, thinning, and more.
Agenda at https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/okanogan-horticultural-society-meeting-2026/

Fresh Pear Committee elections
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Naumes, Inc., 2 W Barnett Rd, Medford, OR, United States
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.
Only 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.
The 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.
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.

Fresh Pear Committee Yakima District election
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
The Zoom link and access information is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84453810100?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 844 5381 0100
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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 position to be filled is: First Alternate, previously held by Amanda Adams, who resigned her position effective February 1, 2026.
The 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.
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.

Fresh Pear Committee Mid-Columbia District elections
2026-02-17 11:50 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood River Hotel, 102 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
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.
Only 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.
These 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.
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

WSU AgWeatherNet informational webinar
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
More information at: https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/weather-with-awn-webinar-new-web-portal/

G.S. Long WSDA Worker Protection Standard training (Spanish), Yakima WA
2026-02-18, 2026-02-19
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

Innovative Tools to Combat Emerging Diseases and Boost Pollination Workshop, Wenatchee WA
2026-02-18 08:15 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Washington State University offering postharvest and pollination workshop Feb. 18

Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission NW Pear Research Review, Wenatchee WA
2026-02-19

Agricultural Leadership Conference, Yakima WA
2026-02-20 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Agricultural Leadership Conference Feb. 20 in Yakima, Washington
