Your success is our success! We host a variety of educational workshops and Field Days to give berry growers like you the tools you need to protect and improve your crops, learn the latest in farming techniques, and market your business. We also keep you up-to-date on other industry events.

Other Events

July 23, 5-7pm

Small Fruits Workshop

Fruit Valley Orchard 507 Bunker Hill Rd Oswego, NY 13126

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host a small fruits workshop that will help identify fruits that make sense to grow on small acreage and discuss other common considerations when getting started. Topics include direct-to-consumer trends, fruits that make sense to grow on small acreage and value-added processing, and common considerations when establishing a new crop. Afterwards, Wade Smith, co-owner of Fruit Valley Orchard, will provide a short tour of their orchard. Attendees will get to see other important elements of running a diversified farm, including a farm store and maintaining community engagement! Register here.

July 30, All Day

CORNELL FRUIT FIELD DAY

Cornell AgriTech Research Farms Geneva, NY

Join Cornell researchers, scientists, and faculty at Cornell Fruit Field Day, returning to Geneva after a 10-year hiatus as a premier orchard field day in the Northeast. This year's event features Dr. Terence Robinson, who has dedicated over four decades to tree fruit research and extension at Cornell University, beginning his career at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva in 1984. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Terence as he shares his expertise and insights, reflecting on decades of contributions to orchard systems research and grower outreach. Detailed Berry schedule available. Register here.

August 4, 4-6:30pm

Rulfs Orchard Vegetable and Berry Field Meeting

531 Bear Swamp Rd Peru, NY 12972

Join CCE vegetable specialists Elisabeth Hodgdon and Chuck Bornt for a vegetable and berry field meeting at Rulfs Orchard, in Peru, NY. We'll tour the farm's fields and talk about integrated pest management of sweet corn and cucurbit crops. Then, we'll view a drone demonstration and discuss new technologies for pesticide application and spotted wing drosophila management in berries. Info here.

August 6, 3-6pm

Field day at philia farm

Philia Farm 134 Miller Rd Johnstown, NY

Visit organic seed production trials and tour the farm to see small-scale production systems at work, including tarping, cover cropping, and the use of assorted mulches and covers to modify the growing environment. $15 per person. Register here.

August 11&12, 3-6pm

NASGA Summer Tour

Spokane, Washington

Visit a variety of family-owned farms in the Green Bluff growing region and a trip to Coeur D'Alene and learn how growers are creating memorable customer experiences through u-pick operations, farm markets, events, value-added products, and seasonal attractions. Along the way, we’ll see both June-bearing and day-neutral strawberry production systems, as well as other berry and specialty crops like apples, cherries, and pumpkins, while connecting with growers who are successfully building their businesses through agritourism and on-farm marketing. Register here.

September 22-25

2026 Blueberry Convention

The blueberry industry is gathering for The 2026 Blueberry Convention, Sept. 22-25 in Monterey, California! Check out the US Highbush Blueberry Council’s schedule to get a sense of what we have planned. Book your hotel room within our discounted room block at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. Sign up at the early-bird rate when registration opens – very soon! 

February 7-10, 2027

11th North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS) and North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) 2027 Conference

Orlando, Florida

A meeting of strawberry growers, researchers, and other industry members from around the globe featuring workshops, reception, research presentations, marketing presentations, poster sessions and an award luncheon, and will be followed by a post-conference tour. Look for a mail-in registration form and more program details (abstract deadlines, keynote speakers, etc.), and opportunities for industry, organization and agency sponsorship on the NASGA website: www.nasga.org in July 2026. Online registration will become available in September.

April 4-12, 2027

Italy Agritourism Farm Tour

Enjoy exploring the agritourism of Italy, while also having dedicated time to relax and connect with your NAFDMA friends. This tour will have a relaxed pace, while also enjoying some of the uniqueness of what Italy has to offer. Register here.

On demand

Tackling Heat Stress in Fruit Production – Innovative Strategies for a Changing Climate

Rising temperatures pose a serious challenge to fruit production, impacting plant health, yield, and quality. This discussion will explore the science behind heat stress, its effects on fruit crops, and groundbreaking solutions to mitigate damage. Learn how strengthening plant cuticles can be a game-changer in protecting against extreme heat, ensuring resilience and productivity in an unpredictable climate. More info & register at https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1711254&tp_key=6ca8dd6e8a.

On demand

Employee Engagement Virtual Workshop

Regardless of size or seasonality, every agritourism business seeks to create a culture that attracts, nurtures, and keeps employees engaged in their operation from year to year. This Virtual Workshop highlights three farms that illustrate a level of successful employee culture that we can all take lessons from to emulate in our own operations. More info & register here.

On demand

Pruning & Training of Berries, Kiwifruit, and Grapes

Webinar series

Join Bernadine Strik, professor of horticulture at Oregon State University, for this multicourse, on-demand series. Designed to provide all the information you need to prune and train berry crops, the series includes 4 to 8 self-paced narrated lectures totaling up to 2.5 hours on table grapes, kiwifruit, and berries—including raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Register for just one module or get a discount on the series.