OSU Tree Fruit Economics Symposium
April 8 @ 8:30 am - 2:45 pm
Join us for the Tree Fruit Economics Symposium on April 8, 2026, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles. This event brings together growers, industry professionals, and experts from OSU and beyond to explore current economic trends, cost‑management strategies, market opportunities, and policy updates impacting the tree fruit industry. We hope to see you there for a day of insight, connection, and practical tools to support your operation. Register Now!
For more information please contact Ashley Thompson by email: ashley.thompson@oregonstate.edu or phone (541)296-5494
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:30–9:00 am | Registration and Networking | |
| 9:00–9:05 am | Welcome and objectives | Brian Pearson, OSU |
| 9:05–10:15 am | Keynote Address: National Trends | Faith Parum, FBN |
| 10:15–10:50 am | Understanding Your Cost Structure | Tim Delbridge, OSU |
| 10:50–11:00 am | Break | |
| 11:00–11:20 am | Risk Management Strategies: Crop insurance | Tim Delbridge, OSU |
| 11:20–11:45 am | Agricultural Overtime Update | Tim Delbridge, OSU |
| 11:45 am–12:00 pm | Farm Service Agency Updates | Farm Service Agency |
| 12:00–12:45 pm | Catered Lunch | |
| 12:45–1:30 pm | Land Use and Land Market Trends | Dan Bigelow, OSU |
| 1:30–2:15 pm | Strategies for Managing Your Costs | Grower & Crop Consultant Panel |
| 2:15–2:45 pm | Market Diversification: Value added and direct to consumer sales | Grower Panel |
