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

Wednesdays through July 9

Berry Office Hours

Virtual

Join berry specialists Anya Stansell and Heather Kase over Zoom to discuss berry production. Our office hours this year will be held every Wednesday morning from 8:00-8:30am. More information and Zoom link at tinyurl.com/47m7r235.

 July 9

Produce Local Supplier Summit

Edison, NJ

Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market and Di Bruno Bros. banners, is seeking local farmers to join its network of suppliers and participate in a Produce Local Supplier Summit. The application process to join the summer summit and be considered as a Wakefern supplier kicks off on April 22, 2025 through the RangeMe platform, and farmers and growers who apply should be based in the Northeast.

July 15-16

NAFDMA Agritourism Farm Tour

Ontario, Canada

Learn from operators and innovators in the agritourism industry! Join us for two jam-packed tour days featuring 7 tour stops. You will explore a variety of business models with focus areas in the following categories: Food & Beverage, Pick-Your-Own, Agritainment, Retail, Hosting Events. More info and register here.

August 12-13

North American Strawberry Growers Assoc. 2025 Summer Tour

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an informative 2 day tour! Network with other growers and industry representatives. Spots are limited, and the hotel deadline is July 10. More info and register at asga.org/n-american-strawberry-growers-summer-tour.

August 18-20

NAFDMA Agritourism Retreat

Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Join us for NAFDMA’s Agritourism Learning Retreat (ALR) a multi-day intensive that connects attendees with premier agritourism operations in North America. Stepping out of the classroom and onto the farm, the ALR offers immersive, hands-on education in best operational practices for farms and attractions. More info and register at agritourismlearningretreat.com.

October 8-10

The Blueberry Convention 2025

Seattle

The Blueberry Convention provides blueberry growers, marketers, suppliers and stakeholders with the information and products they need to succeed.  The blueberry industry has never been more dynamic: high consumer demand, strong pricing and robust industry innovation. Learn more about the event at nabc.blueberry.org/events/the-blueberry-convention-2025.

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.