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The Organic Apple Orchard Academy

Start Date: February 9, 2026 3:30 pm

End Date: February 18, 2026 6:30 pm

Location:

Cost: $300 ($275 for Organic Fruit Growers Association members)

Website: View Event Website

Organizer: Peter Werts

Website: Visit Organizer's Website

Virtual Event: https://ipminstitute.org/services/organic-apple-orchard-academy-registration/

Embark on a transformative journey into organic apple orcharding with the Organic Apple Orchard Academy, a premier virtual event hosted by the IPM Institute of North America and the Organic Fruit Growers Association. The Academy will teach proven methods with insights on everything from site selection and disease-resistant varieties to bio-intensive pest management, efficient harvest strategies and savvy marketing for fresh and value-added products.

Join us for four immersive evening sessions on February 9, 11, 16, and 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM Central Time, to gain the practical tools and real-world wisdom to cultivate a thriving, sustainable orchard operation.

Secure your spot today for just $300—or only $275 for Organic Fruit Growers Association members—and turn your apple dreams into a bountiful reality!