New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting
Stay up to date with nut growing in New York and meet experienced growers!
All are welcome to register to attend the New York Nut Growers Association 2026 Spring Meeting on April 18 in Tompkins County.
The main program will take place in the morning at the Danby Fire Station, 1780 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, and the program begins at 9:00 am. Speakers will include Richard Fahey (a demonstration of grafting techniques by a homesteader who produces fruit and nut scionwood), Jeff Zarnowski (a discussion of the latest developments in nut breeding and an update on the New York Tree Crops Alliance), and Connor Youngerman (who will share the highlights of recent agroforestry summit hosted the Cornell Small Farms Program and the Silvopasture and Agroforestry Program Work Teams). Nut-related questions for the audience will be addressed before lunch and can be submitted in advance to Jerry Henkin (sproutnut@aol.com).
After lunch we will travel a few miles to Crosston Annex farm, parking at 54 Gunderman Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, and then walking about 1/4 mile on uneven ground. The afternoon program includes a walking tour of nut and fruit plantings and a demonstration of soil testing techniques.
Participants are welcome to bring items related to nut growing or nut eating to sell or share during lunch.
The New York Nut Growers Association is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that promotes nut tree growing in New York State. It’s not necessary to be a member of the New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) to attend this meeting. A light breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of meeting registration, which is $20/member, $25/non-member. Pre-registration is required to facilitate meal planning and because the meeting is limited to 60 participants due to building occupancy limits. Pants, socks and comfortable walking shoes or boots are suggested for the afternoon walking tour. Please check the weather in advance and plan accordingly.
Signs announcing the meeting location will be placed about a quarter mile from the driveway entrance in both the east and west directions.
For questions, contact Jerry Henkin, NYNGA President, sproutnut@aol.com, (914) 282-1371.
