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06/22/2026

IFTA Members! Now is the perfect time to plan fall travel.

This November, the International Fruit Tree Association is heading to the Alps and there are still spots available.

Join 100+ fruit tree industry colleagues for an educational adventure.

🔗 Full details + registration: www.iftatravel.com

06/16/2026

Time is running out to secure your room at the 2026 IFTA Summer Study Tour in Hudson Valley, New York, July 19-22! The room block closes this Thursday, June 18th, so don't delay or you will miss out on a valuable discount! All information and registration info can be found at https://ifruittree.org/event/6485/. To register, log in to your IFTA membership and RSVP. An invoice will be sent to you for payment. As this is a manual process, please allow some time for the invoice to be issued. Please note that your registration will not be considered complete until payment has been received.

If you have already registered - we look forward to seeing you!

06/15/2026

Calling all fruit tree growers! 🍎🍒

This November, IFTA is heading to Switzerland, Germany & Italy for an unforgettable 11-day study tour — and there are still spots available.

Highlights include:
• Orchard visits in 3 countries
• KOB & Laimburg Research Centers
• Interpoma 2026 in Bolzano — the world's #1 apple industry trade show
• Stunning Alpine scenery

Limited spots remain!

🔗 Full details + registration: www.iftatravel.com

06/08/2026

If you grow, pack, research, or advise on tree fruit for a living, this tour is for you.

This November, the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) is taking a group of 100+ growers, packers, consultants, and educators on an 11-day study tour through some of the world's most innovative orchard country — Switzerland, Germany, and Italy's South Tyrol.

Highlights:
Orchard visits with leading Swiss and German pome and stone fruit producers
KOB Research Centre (Germany) — one of Europe's top fruit R&D facilities, covering apples, cherries, pears, peaches, plums, and apricots
Laimburg Research Centre (South Tyrol, Italy) — world-class work in fruit production, breeding, and packing innovation
Interpoma 2026 in Bolzano — the only international trade show dedicated exclusively to apples, held just once every two years
A South Tyrolean harvest celebration, a German hops farm, Swiss yodelers, and Alpine culture throughout
Optional leisure extensions before and after the main tour

🔗 Full details + registration: www.iftatravel.com

06/01/2026

To register, log in to your IFTA membership and RSVP. An invoice will be sent to you for payment. As this is a manual process, please allow some time for the invoice to be issued. Please note that your registration will not be considered complete until payment has been received.

Don't forget, with only 110 spots available, this summer tour will fill up, so secure your place today!

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 at registration, breakfast is included, making it even easier to start your days energized and ready to learn. Save your spot and reserve your hotel room at https://ifruittree.org/event/6485/

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!

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!!

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

Telephone

+15095855460

Website

http://www.ifruittree.org/

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