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SUMMARY:Apple Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJanuary 21–23 in Wenatchee\, Feb 6 in Omak \nJoin us for Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension programs in North Central Washington on Jan. 21\, 22 and 23\, and on Feb. 6. 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. \nNo preregistration required for in-person sessions (thanks to our co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses. \nFor agendas\, additional information and registration\, visit: http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Pesticide update credits will be awarded for program attendance\, 3 to 4 credits per session. \nFor more information visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events or contact Tianna DuPont tianna.dupont@wsu.edu \n(509) 293-8758 \nExtension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/apple-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20250312T184713Z
CREATED:20250312T184712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184713Z
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SUMMARY:Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representative selection\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON CHERRY MARKETING COMMITTEE \nREPRESENTATIVES TO BE SELECTED \nNominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place during the annual Cherry Institute meeting on January 10\, 2025\, for District 2 and NCW Stone Fruit Day on January 22\, 2025\, for District 1. The committee establishes grade\, size\, and pack regulations for fresh sweet cherries from designated counties in Washington. \nDistrict 1 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Dennis Berdan (John Griggs Jr.\, Alternate)\, and Andy Gale (Todd Skylstad\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms expire in 2025 are Adam Brunner (Brett Reasor\, Alternate) and Tate Mathison (Michael Taylor\, Alternate). \nDistrict 2 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Kyle Crowston (Donnie Olmstead\, Alternate)\, Ed Skelton (Gary Ormiston\, Alternate) and Allan Schmidt (Camille Smith\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms will expire in 2025 are Vacant (Cindy Alarcon\, Alternate). All positions expire as of March 31\, 2025. \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 (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-cherry-marketing-committee-representative-selection-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20250312T184706Z
CREATED:20250312T184706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184706Z
UID:10002604-1737504000-1737590399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Stone Fruit Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJanuary 21–23 in Wenatchee\, Feb 6 in Omak \nJoin us for Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension programs in North Central Washington on Jan. 21\, 22 and 23\, and on Feb. 6. 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. \nNo preregistration required for in-person sessions (thanks to our co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses. \nFor agendas\, additional information and registration\, visit: http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Pesticide update credits will be awarded for program attendance\, 3 to 4 credits per session. \nFor more information visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events or contact Tianna DuPont tianna.dupont@wsu.edu \n(509) 293-8758 \nExtension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/stone-fruit-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20250312T184704Z
CREATED:20250312T184704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184704Z
UID:10002599-1737504000-1737590399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Winter AG Academy\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:January 22nd – Winter AG Academy Yakima – Yakima Convention Center \nWorkers – Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish) \nIf you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides\, this workshop is an excellent \nopportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands \nOn and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA \nHandler Card upon course completion – no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification \ncredits will be available for licensed participants! \n​​ \nCrew Leaders – Leadership Skills (Spanish) \nThis session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance \nof communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions; \ncommon sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment; \nand dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in \nself-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions. \n​​ \nOwner/HR – Agricultural Labor Law (English) \nThis track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to \nagricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights! \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or \nSalvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-winter-ag-academy-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20241108T010102Z
CREATED:20241108T010102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T010102Z
UID:10001285-1737504000-1737590399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representative selection\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON CHERRY MARKETING COMMITTEE \nREPRESENTATIVES TO BE SELECTED \nNominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place during the annual Cherry Institute meeting on January 10\, 2025\, for District 2 and NCW Stone Fruit Day on January 22\, 2025\, for District 1. The committee establishes grade\, size\, and pack regulations for fresh sweet cherries from designated counties in Washington. \nDistrict 1 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Dennis Berdan (John Griggs Jr.\, Alternate)\, and Andy Gale (Todd Skylstad\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms expire in 2025 are Adam Brunner (Brett Reasor\, Alternate) and Tate Mathison (Michael Taylor\, Alternate). \nDistrict 2 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Kyle Crowston (Donnie Olmstead\, Alternate)\, Ed Skelton (Gary Ormiston\, Alternate) and Allan Schmidt (Camille Smith\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms will expire in 2025 are Vacant (Cindy Alarcon\, Alternate). All positions expire as of March 31\, 2025. \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 (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-cherry-marketing-committee-representative-selection-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20241107T201148Z
CREATED:20241107T201148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T201148Z
UID:10001279-1737504000-1737590399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Stone Fruit Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJanuary 21–23 in Wenatchee\, Feb 6 in Omak \nJoin us for Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension programs in North Central Washington on Jan. 21\, 22 and 23\, and on Feb. 6. 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. \nNo preregistration required for in-person sessions (thanks to our co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses. \nFor agendas\, additional information and registration\, visit: http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Pesticide update credits will be awarded for program attendance\, 3 to 4 credits per session. \nFor more information visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events or contact Tianna DuPont tianna.dupont@wsu.edu \n(509) 293-8758 \nExtension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/stone-fruit-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20241029T223157Z
CREATED:20241029T223157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T223157Z
UID:10001274-1737504000-1737590399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Winter AG Academy\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:January 22nd – Winter AG Academy Yakima – Yakima Convention Center \nWorkers – Training to the Worker Protection Standard (Spanish) \nIf you have employees working directly with or even around pesticides\, this workshop is an excellent \nopportunity for you to provide them with Accredited and Documented Training. All training is Hands \nOn and directly administered by experienced WSDA trainers. All participants will receive a WSDA \nHandler Card upon course completion – no testing required! Six WSDA pesticide recertification \ncredits will be available for licensed participants! \n​​ \nCrew Leaders – Leadership Skills (Spanish) \nThis session focuses on the role of training and development in managing others and the significance \nof communication. Areas of emphasis include: understanding the importance of job descriptions; \ncommon sense practices and self-evaluation; discipline and termination; hostile work environment; \nand dealing with unwanted visitors. Attendees will participate with the instructors and each other in \nself-evaluation and identifying best management practices for achieving maximum contributions. \n​​ \nOwner/HR – Agricultural Labor Law (English) \nThis track is full of important need-to-know state and federal labor regulatory updates specific to \nagricultural employers. Know your legal requirements and your rights! \n(Pre-Registration is required) \nFor additional information or to register\, please contact Maegen Otterstein: maegen@gslong.com or \nSalvador Jimenez: salvadorj@gslong.com. You can also call either at 1(800) 338-5664
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-winter-ag-academy-yakima-wa-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184748Z
CREATED:20250312T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184748Z
UID:10002627-1737458400-1737460800@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections: Wenatchee District
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Wenatchee District grower member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 11:20 a.m. on January 21\, 2025. The election will be a hybrid in-person event with a Zoom component and will be hosted and moderated by Shawn Cox and held at the North Central Washington Pear Day located in the Wenatchee Convention Center\, 121 N. Wenatchee Ave\, Wenatchee\, WA 98801.  \nOnly 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 Kevin Carney\, the first alternate position held by Rod Grams and the second alternate position held by Allan Warman. \nThe current slate is eligible for re-election having only served one out of three possible consecutive terms expiring on June 30\, 2025. 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\, 2025. \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-elections-wenatchee-district-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTSTAMP:20250312T184706Z
CREATED:20250312T184706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184706Z
UID:10002603-1737417600-1737503999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Pear Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJanuary 21–23 in Wenatchee\, Feb 6 in Omak \nJoin us for Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension programs in North Central Washington on Jan. 21\, 22 and 23\, and on Feb. 6. 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. \nNo preregistration required for in-person sessions (thanks to our co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses. \nFor agendas\, additional information and registration\, visit: http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Pesticide update credits will be awarded for program attendance\, 3 to 4 credits per session. \nFor more information visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events or contact Tianna DuPont tianna.dupont@wsu.edu \n(509) 293-8758 \nExtension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/pear-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-wenatchee-wa/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTSTAMP:20241107T195940Z
CREATED:20241107T195940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T195940Z
UID:10001278-1737417600-1737503999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Pear Day – North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days\nJanuary 21–23 in Wenatchee\, Feb 6 in Omak \nJoin us for Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension programs in North Central Washington on Jan. 21\, 22 and 23\, and on Feb. 6. 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. \nNo preregistration required for in-person sessions (thanks to our co-sponsors). Registration required for virtual participation in Apple\, Pear and Stone Fruit Days. Virtual participants will have a fee to cover livestreaming audiovisual expenses. \nFor agendas\, additional information and registration\, visit: http://treefruit.wsu.edu/events. Pesticide update credits will be awarded for program attendance\, 3 to 4 credits per session. \nFor more information visit treefruit.wsu.edu/events or contact Tianna DuPont tianna.dupont@wsu.edu \n(509) 293-8758 \nExtension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/pear-day-north-central-washington-tree-fruit-days-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20250312T184748Z
CREATED:20250312T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184748Z
UID:10002626-1737072000-1737158399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Annual Grower’s Meeting\, Hood River OR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-annual-growers-meeting-hood-river-or/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20250312T184720Z
CREATED:20250312T184720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184720Z
UID:10002617-1736899200-1736985599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Annual Grower’s Meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-annual-growers-meeting-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20250312T184720Z
CREATED:20250312T184720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184720Z
UID:10002616-1736812800-1736985599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Indiana Hort Conference and Expo\, Danville IN
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/indiana-hort-conference-and-expo-danville-in/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20250312T184709Z
CREATED:20250312T184709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184709Z
UID:10002609-1736467200-1736553599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representative selection\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON CHERRY MARKETING COMMITTEE  \nREPRESENTATIVES TO BE SELECTED  \nNominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place during the annual Cherry Institute meeting on January 10\, 2025\, for District 2 and NCW Stone Fruit Day on January 22\, 2025\, for District 1. The committee establishes grade\, size\, and pack regulations for fresh sweet cherries from designated counties in Washington.  \nDistrict 1 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Dennis Berdan (John Griggs Jr.\, Alternate)\, and Andy Gale (Todd Skylstad\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms expire in 2025 are Adam Brunner (Brett Reasor\, Alternate) and Tate Mathison (Michael Taylor\, Alternate).  \nDistrict 2 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Kyle Crowston (Donnie Olmstead\, Alternate)\, Ed Skelton (Gary Ormiston\, Alternate) and Allan Schmidt (Camille Smith\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms will expire in 2025 are Vacant (Cindy Alarcon\, Alternate). All positions expire as of March 31\, 2025.  \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 (3) business days before the meeting. 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-cherry-marketing-committee-representative-selection-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20250312T184704Z
CREATED:20250312T184704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184704Z
UID:10002598-1736467200-1736553599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Cherry Institute\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/cherry-institute-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20241108T005933Z
CREATED:20241108T005933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T005933Z
UID:10001284-1736467200-1736553599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Cherry Marketing Committee representative selection\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON CHERRY MARKETING COMMITTEE  \nREPRESENTATIVES TO BE SELECTED  \nNominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place during the annual Cherry Institute meeting on January 10\, 2025\, for District 2 and NCW Stone Fruit Day on January 22\, 2025\, for District 1. The committee establishes grade\, size\, and pack regulations for fresh sweet cherries from designated counties in Washington.  \nDistrict 1 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Dennis Berdan (John Griggs Jr.\, Alternate)\, and Andy Gale (Todd Skylstad\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms expire in 2025 are Adam Brunner (Brett Reasor\, Alternate) and Tate Mathison (Michael Taylor\, Alternate).  \nDistrict 2 Growers whose terms expire in 2025 are Kyle Crowston (Donnie Olmstead\, Alternate)\, Ed Skelton (Gary Ormiston\, Alternate) and Allan Schmidt (Camille Smith\, Alternate). Handlers whose terms will expire in 2025 are Vacant (Cindy Alarcon\, Alternate). All positions expire as of March 31\, 2025.  \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 (3) business days before the meeting. 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-cherry-marketing-committee-representative-selection-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20241029T222805Z
CREATED:20241029T222805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T222805Z
UID:10001273-1736467200-1736553599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Cherry Institute\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/cherry-institute-yakima-wa-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTSTAMP:20250312T184720Z
CREATED:20250312T184720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184720Z
UID:10002615-1736380800-1736467199@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Annual Grower’s Meeting\, Wenatchee WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-annual-growers-meeting-wenatchee-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20250312T184714Z
CREATED:20250312T184713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184714Z
UID:10002614-1736294400-1736380799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:G.S. Long Annual Organic Meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/g-s-long-annual-organic-meeting-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20250312T184706Z
CREATED:20250312T184706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184706Z
UID:10002602-1736294400-1736380799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Growers League Labor Conference & Annual Meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Growers League for the 2025 Labor Conference & Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, January 8. There is a lot to learn at this full day conference that addresses the full spectrum of labor and employment issues for agricultural employers. Additionally\, the annual meeting portion of this event will give members of the Washington Growers League an opportunity to listen to a brief review of the 2024 year. \nFor more information and tickets\, go to: 2025 WGL Labor Conference and Annual Meeting \nWGL member link: 2025 Labor Conference & Annual Meeting – Washington Growers League \n  \n 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-growers-league-labor-conference-annual-meeting-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20241107T193506Z
CREATED:20241107T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T193506Z
UID:10001277-1736294400-1736380799@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington Growers League Labor Conference & Annual Meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Growers League for the 2025 Labor Conference & Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, January 8. There is a lot to learn at this full day conference that addresses the full spectrum of labor and employment issues for agricultural employers. Additionally\, the annual meeting portion of this event will give members of the Washington Growers League an opportunity to listen to a brief review of the 2024 year. \nFor more information and tickets\, go to: 2025 WGL Labor Conference and Annual Meeting \nWGL member link: 2025 Labor Conference & Annual Meeting – Washington Growers League \n  \n 
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-growers-league-labor-conference-annual-meeting-yakima-wa-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20250312T184708Z
CREATED:20250312T184708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184708Z
UID:10002608-1734048000-1734134399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Processed Pear Committee board nominations\, Hood River OR
DESCRIPTION:PROCESSED PEAR COMMITTEE  \nBOARD NOMINATIONS  \nNominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during an industry public meeting in 2024/2025 as follows: \nDec. 9\, 2024 – Washington State Tree Fruit Assn. annual horticultural meeting at 1:15 p.m. Yakima Convention Center\, Yakima\, WA: \nWashington Grower #2 positions currently held by Member Shawn Phelps and First Alternate vacant \nWashington Handler #2 positions currently held by Member Brian Daines and First Alternate Amanda Adams \n***************************************************************************** \nDecember 13\, 2024 – Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Assn. annual grower/handler meeting at 4:00 p.m. pFriem Family Brewers\, Hood River\, OR: \nOregon Grower position currently held by Member vacant \nOregon Handler positions currently held by Member S. Jason Moore and First Alternate Ben Roby \n****************************************************************************** \nTBD (March 2025) – Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service annual meeting \nWA/OR Processor #2 positions currently held by Member Jon Holt and First Alternate Dusty Edler \n****************************************************************************** \nTBD (June 2025) – Processed Pear Committee annual meeting \nWA/OR Public Member positions currently held by Member Mike Willett and First Alternate Ken Severn \n****************************************************************************** \nPositions to the Processed Pear Committee are each 2-year terms beginning July 1\, 2025\, and expiring June 30\, 2027. \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\, 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 PPC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/processed-pear-committee-board-nominations-hood-river-or/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20241108T004534Z
CREATED:20241108T004534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T004534Z
UID:10001283-1734048000-1734134399@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Processed Pear Committee board nominations\, Hood River OR
DESCRIPTION:PROCESSED PEAR COMMITTEE  \nBOARD NOMINATIONS  \nNominations for positions on the Washington/Oregon Processed Pear Committee will take place during an industry public meeting in 2024/2025 as follows: \nDec. 9\, 2024 – Washington State Tree Fruit Assn. annual horticultural meeting at 1:15 p.m. Yakima Convention Center\, Yakima\, WA: \nWashington Grower #2 positions currently held by Member Shawn Phelps and First Alternate vacant \nWashington Handler #2 positions currently held by Member Brian Daines and First Alternate Amanda Adams \n***************************************************************************** \nDecember 13\, 2024 – Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Assn. annual grower/handler meeting at 4:00 p.m. pFriem Family Brewers\, Hood River\, OR: \nOregon Grower position currently held by Member vacant \nOregon Handler positions currently held by Member S. Jason Moore and First Alternate Ben Roby \n****************************************************************************** \nTBD (March 2025) – Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service annual meeting \nWA/OR Processor #2 positions currently held by Member Jon Holt and First Alternate Dusty Edler \n****************************************************************************** \nTBD (June 2025) – Processed Pear Committee annual meeting \nWA/OR Public Member positions currently held by Member Mike Willett and First Alternate Ken Severn \n****************************************************************************** \nPositions to the Processed Pear Committee are each 2-year terms beginning July 1\, 2025\, and expiring June 30\, 2027. \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\, 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 PPC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/processed-pear-committee-board-nominations-hood-river-or-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20250312T184612Z
CREATED:20250312T184612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184612Z
UID:10002529-1733875200-1733961599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:At its December 13\, 2023\, meeting\, the Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors approved the following meeting dates and places for the 2024 calendar year: \nMarch 6\, 2024 11:00 a.m. W.L. Hansen Building\, Yakima\, WA \nMay 15\, 2024 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn (fka: Red Lion)\, Richland\, WA \nAugust 7\, 2024 11:00 a.m. Wa. Apple Commission\, Wenatchee\, WA \nDecember 11\, 2024 11:00 a.m. W.L. Hansen Building\, Yakima\, WA \nNote that times/places are tentative and may be changed to a virtual webinar format as needed\, in which case an amendment to this Notice will be filed. \nThe Washington State Fruit Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These meetings are 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 (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20231228T152323Z
CREATED:20231228T152323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T152323Z
UID:10001229-1733875200-1733961599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Fruit Commission board meeting\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:At its December 13\, 2023\, meeting\, the Washington State Fruit Commission Board of Directors approved the following meeting dates and places for the 2024 calendar year: \nMarch 6\, 2024 11:00 a.m. W.L. Hansen Building\, Yakima\, WA \nMay 15\, 2024 9:00 a.m. Holiday Inn (fka: Red Lion)\, Richland\, WA \nAugust 7\, 2024 11:00 a.m. Wa. Apple Commission\, Wenatchee\, WA \nDecember 11\, 2024 11:00 a.m. W.L. Hansen Building\, Yakima\, WA \nNote that times/places are tentative and may be changed to a virtual webinar format as needed\, in which case an amendment to this Notice will be filed. \nThe Washington State Fruit Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These meetings are 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 (3) business days before the meeting.
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-fruit-commission-board-meeting-yakima-wa-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20250312T184704Z
CREATED:20250312T184704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184704Z
UID:10002596-1733788800-1734047999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fruit\, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO\, Grand Rapids MI
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/great-lakes-fruit-vegetable-and-farm-market-expo-grand-rapids-mi/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20240919T233534Z
CREATED:20240919T233534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T233534Z
UID:10001014-1733788800-1734047999@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fruit\, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO\, Grand Rapids MI
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/great-lakes-fruit-vegetable-and-farm-market-expo-grand-rapids-mi-2/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T133000
DTSTAMP:20250312T184713Z
CREATED:20250312T184713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184713Z
UID:10002612-1733750100-1733751000@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Fresh Pear Committee elections: Yakima District
DESCRIPTION:Elections for a Yakima District Handler member and two alternates to the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order #927 are scheduled to be held at 1:15 p.m. on December 9th\, 2024. This is an in-person election to be held at the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting at the Yakima Convention Center. This election will be hosted and moderated by Jon DeVaney.  \nOnly Fresh Pear Handlers from the Yakima District (which 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 include: Member position held by Jeff Baldwin\, the 1st Alternate position held by Cindy Alarcon and the 2nd Alternate position held by Willie Sosa. \nThese three positions are not eligible for re-election since they have served three 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\, 2025. \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-elections-yakima-district-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20250312T184704Z
CREATED:20250312T184704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184704Z
UID:10002595-1733702400-1733961599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-tree-fruit-association-annual-meeting-and-nw-hort-expo-yakima-wa/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTSTAMP:20240919T193321Z
CREATED:20240919T193321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T193321Z
UID:10001012-1733702400-1733961599@goodfruit.com
SUMMARY:Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo\, Yakima WA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodfruit.com/event/washington-state-tree-fruit-association-annual-meeting-and-nw-hort-expo-yakima-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Hort Show/Convention
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