Events

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most upcoming events are now virtual.  

December 7-9, 2020: Global Berry Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  Click here for more information and registration.

December 8, 2020: Webinar: A decade of SWD — Lessons for management. Join members of the Sustainable SWD Management team for a 1 hour webinar highlighting what we’ve learned about spotted-wing drosophila populations, crop risk, pesticide efficacy, biological control, cultural & behavioral controls, and how to use this information to improve management. Presenters include team members from Cornell, Rutgers , NC State, Michigan State, University of Maine, University of California, Oregon State, Washington State , University of Georgia, and USDA ARS. You must register in advance:
https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r__Q2lCTS2Wkf8UZmq4KlA 

Dec 14-16, 2020: Northwest Small Fruits Research Virtual Conference. Hosted by the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research. A three-day conference thatfeatures small fruit research presentations, virtual poster sessions, breakout sessions for networking/updating research priorities, and raffle prizes. For registration and agenda visit https://nwsmallfruits.org/

January 5-7, 2021: Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, GA. Now virtual.  Note that the dates changed when this conference switched to virtual. Large trade show, multiple tracks of educational sessions. The caneberry sessions are coordinated by NARBA. More information here.

February 1-22, 2021: Short Course on Getting Started in Raspberries and Blackberries. A seven-session short course for beginning growers, potential growers or anyone who needs a short refresher on the basics of raspberry and blackberry production. Topics to be covered will include variety selection, basic crop management, pruning, pest management and economics.  Each class will be a combination of a presentation by a research/extension expert, a grower perspective, and live Q and A. This virtual course is associated with the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference, but can be registered for independently. Sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00-9:00 Eastern time over the month of February. For details and registration, visit this page.

February 22-25, 2021: North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference  This conference will be held virtually. The conference features three days of presentations and panel discussions featuring speakers from across the globe, along with virtual exhibitor booths, networking, and more. Registration opens on December 15, with special deals for early-bird registration by January 25! For more information, visit the conference page on this website. Exhibitor, and sponsor inquiries welcome.