The Organic Apple Orchard Academy is a virtual event happening the evenings of February 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th, 2026. This is a grower-led course offering practical information and lessons from the field for beginning organic apple orchards in the Midwest and Northeast, United States.
The Academy will be taught by grower presenters with over 50 years’ collective experience managing commercial apple orchards. This event is a collaboration between the IPM Institute of North America and the Organic Fruit Growers Association. This course is ideal for any beginning grower, conventional or organic, beginning farm manager or someone on your existing farm staff stepping into a management role. This course will benefit anyone interested in learning more about managing a small orchard and will include content on site selection/site prep, orchard design and layout, varieties and rootstock, horticultural practices, marketing and organic approaches to pest management.
Participate in 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
Please visit the IPM Institute website to view the schedule at a glance and to find more information you are welcome to share, https://ipminstitute.
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