Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA)

Ready to grow fruit trees with confidence? The Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA) is a six-week online training designed to give new growers the knowledge and tools to start and manage an orchard that thrives for years to come.

We are no longer able to add more to this series. This series will be offered again at the earliest in the fall of 2026. If you would like to be notified of the next cohort/registration is open, please email gmccarty@illinois.edu