The Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center announced the 2023 North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days are scheduled Jan. 17 to 19 in Wenatchee, Jan. 21 in Chelan and Feb. 7 in Omak.
Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association, Chelan Future Farmers of America and the Okanogan Horticultural Association, these events will provide the latest research-based information on horticulture, pest and disease management.
The apple, pear and stone fruit events in Wenatchee also offer a virtual option, and registration is required for virtual participation. No preregistration is required for in-person attendance.
A Spanish-language session is scheduled Jan. 17.
New this year: Networking lunches are planned at the Wenatchee events. Preregistration is required for lunch.
Jan. 17: North Central Washington Apple Day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Convention Center, with a virtual option. For an agenda and registration links, go to: treefruit.wsu.edu/event/apple-day-2023.
Jan. 17: Manejo de Frutales — 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wenatchee Convention Center. For an agenda, go to: treefruit.wsu.edu/event/manejo-de-frutales.
Jan. 18: North Central Washington Stone Fruit Day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Convention Center, with a virtual option. For an agenda and registration links, go to: treefruit.wsu.edu/event/stone-fruit-day-2023.
Jan. 19: North Central Washington Pear Day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Convention Center, with a virtual option. For an agenda and registration links, go to: http://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/pear-day-2023.
Jan. 21: Lake Chelan Horticultural Day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chelan High School. For an agenda, go to: treefruit.wsu.edu/event/chelan-fruit-day.
Feb. 7: Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agriplex in Omak. For an agenda, go to: treefruit.wsu.edu/event/okanogan-horticultural-meeting.
Washington State Department of Agriculture approval is expected for pesticide recertification credits to be awarded for program attendance, with two to three credits available per session.
For more information visit: treefruit.wsu.edu/events or contact Tianna DuPont by email at: tianna.dupont@wsu.edu or by phone at: 509-293-8758.
—by Jonelle Mejica
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