Join us for the latest research-based information. 3 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval). 

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days

Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington. 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. Apple, Pear and Cherry Day will be held in Wenatchee, WA January 19-21, 2027 with a virtual webinar option. Okanogan Horticultural Day February TBD.

Format

NCW Tree Fruit Days events in 2027 will be held in person with a virtual option through zoom webinars for Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit Days.

Apple Day Topics

Session 1: Pest and Disease Management

• Codling moth – what to do if neighbors don’t spray?
• Organic codling moth management
• Fire blight – biology based strategies
• Lacewing biological control
• Preventing post harvest decays

Session 2: Pollination and Pollenizers

• Pollenizer compatibility
• Monitoring and maintaining bee health

Session 3: Rootstocks

• Apple rootstock trials

Session 4: Profitability – Optimizing Labor your Number 1 Cost

• Optimizing your labor force – how to teach a task
• Optimizing your labor force – practical tips and tools that work

Credits

3 WSDA pesticide update credits (with approval).

Registration

For online attendance see registration coming soon.

No pre-registration or fee required for in person attendance.

In person event is free (sponsored, a $150 value). Thank you sponsors: Washington State University, Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen’s Association. Virtual attendee registration fee ($30 for 3 day event) covers additional cost of audio visual technician/live streaming for event.

Networking 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. Apple Day Networking Lunch Sponsored by USDA SARE Grant. Registration available Dec 1.

Agenda

Vendors

To join the tradeshow please contact the NCW Fieldmen’s association at ncwfieldman@nwi.net