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Visit the IFTA website today! www.ifruittree.org

05/11/2026

CROP UPDATE! Joe Rasch, PNDSA board member from Michigan, reminds us of the resilience and optimism of fruit trees and of those who grow them. Gorgeous blooms!

05/05/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Don’t miss the 2026 IFTA Summer Study Tour, set in beautiful Hudson Valley, New York! Space is limited, so register early to ensure your spot!

https://ifruittree.org/event/6485/IFTA

04/27/2026

Don’t miss out on one of the most anticipated events of the year - the 2026 IFTA Summer Study Tour in the stunning Hudson Valley, New York!

Registration opens May 1, 2026. With only 110 spots available, this experience will fill up quickly so secure your place early to be part of it.

For $750, you’ll get far more than just a tour:
2 full days of immersive field tours showcasing innovative orchards and practices
Half-day of cutting-edge research presentations
A lively Sunday Welcome Reception
Two memorable dinners—including one at the iconic Angry Orchard Tree House
Two lunches
And countless opportunities to connect, learn, and network with growers and industry leaders from around the world
Plus, if you stay at the tour’s preferred hotel (DoubleTree, Poughkeepsie) and book using the link provided below, breakfast is included, making it even easier to start your days energized and ready to learn.

This is your chance to gain fresh insights, build valuable relationships, and experience one of the premier fruit-growing regions in the U.S.

Spots are limited so register early so you don’t miss out.

Find registration details, hotel information, and travel resources at https://ifruittree.org/event/6485/

04/22/2026

CROP UPDATE! Joan Hebb, IFTA board member from Nova Scotia, reminds us why every fruit grower is also a scientist. Happy pruning!

04/20/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 IFTA International Study Tour in Switzerland, Germany and Italy! Itinerary & details are now live at www.IFTAtravel.com!

Discover European fruit innovation on an educational journey that pairs the thriving orchard landscapes of Lake Constance (Switzerland/Germany) and South Tyrol (Italy) with the world-renowned Interpoma trade fair.

Registration Process:

• Every participant in the educational Study Tour must complete the short form to reserve their place on the Study Tour.
• One Form = One Spot on the Educational Study Tour
• A detailed form will be sent to you when your registration is processed and sightseeing companions may register at that time.

Questions? Contact Onward Travel at [email protected]

04/17/2026

April 17 cherry harvest from the trellised planar cherry orchard the IFTA Post-Conference tour visited two months ago! Beautiful color and size for early cherries!!

04/08/2026

Apple growers should plant new blocks with mechanization and future robotic harvesters in mind.
https://goodfruit.com/ making-room-for-orchard-automation/

04/07/2026

CROP UPDATE! Things are looking plummy in New York, where we find IFTA board member David Tower. It's been a wet spring and it's looking like, with a little luck, this could be a good season!

03/30/2026

CROP UPDATE! Dave Gleason, IFTA board member from Washington, walks us through the year of an orchard and talks about the importance of water in the Pacific Northwest, time vs temperature, and the beautifully complicated nature of numbers.

03/25/2026

One of the best reasons to join IFTA is our international tours which take participants to some of the great fruit tree growing regions around the world. This year, IFTA will be heading to the Alps, November 20-28, 2026 and will be lead by our Education Director, Greg Lang. Check out his overview of the trip here and then head to https://www.iftatravel.com/ to secure your spot! See you there!

Address

6601 W. Deschutes Avenue , Suite C-2
Kennewick, WA
99336

Telephone

+15095855460

Website

http://www.ifruittree.org/

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