Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Barefoot Restaurant, 106 S Water St., Hardin, IL 62047
Event Fee
$50.00
Get current research-based information on growing tree fruits.
The 2026 program features a wide range of topics to help you meet the challenges of commercial fruit production in Southwestern Illinois. Industry representatives will also be on hand to talk about their latest products and services.
This year's school will take place on Feb. 12, 2026, at the Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin. There will be no afternoon presentations; Tree Fruit School will conclude after lunch.
Program Schedule
Current trends in insect and disease management production-related topics to be covered include:
- Peach and apple diseases
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois - Integrated pest management in tree fruits
Kacie Athey, University of Illinois - The weather hazard forecasting project
Trent Ford, University of Illinois
Registration Details
- $35 per person for advanced registration by Feb. 4.
- $50 per person for registration at the door.
- All registration fees include lunch and one copy of the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide.
- Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. on the day of the program.
Learn more or register for the 2026 program at go.illinois.edu/TreeFruitSchool.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
