Organic Apple Orchard Academy

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Commercial Fruit Growers Share Practical Knowledge

This is a multi day event scheduled for February 9^th, 11^th, 16^th and 18^th 2026 | 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM Central Time

The Organic Apple Orchard Academy is a virtual event happening the evenings of February 9^th, 11^th, 16^th and 18^th, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 PM Central Time.

The Academy is designed for aspiring organic growers in the Midwest and Northeast and for anyone interested in learning more about managing a small orchard. Topics will cover content on site selection/site prep, orchard design and layout, varieties and rootstock, horticultural practices, marketing and organic approaches to pest management.

Learn from grower presenters with over 50 years’ collective experience managing commercial apple orchards:

·       Chris McGuire of Blue Roof Orchard and Organic Fruit Growers Association

·       Rami Aburomia of Atoms to Apples Orchard and the Wisconsin Apple Grower Association

·       Rachel Henderson of Mary Dirty Face Farm

·       Peter Werts of IPM Institute of North America