Position your commercial fruit and vegetable crop for success.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension has the practical, current research to help you make those important production decisions. The 2025 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School brings informative, practical, and up-to-date research-based information to address the challenges of growing fruit and vegetables commercially in Southern Illinois and Missouri. Industry experts will share current trends in insect and disease management, as well as a variety of other production-related topics. Onsite vendors will be available to discuss production needs.
Attend any sessions within these concurrent tracks:
Registration Details
- $35 per farm for advanced registration on or before February 1.
- $50 per farm for late and at-door registration after February 1.
- Lunch is not included in this year's program and will be on your own.
A new spray guide is not available this year. Instead, you will be given a supplement to the 2023-2024 Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide. Spray Guides will be available for purchase at the school for $15. Learn more or register for the 2025 program at go.illinois.edu/TreeFruitVegetable.