ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) will host their 2026 Spring Meeting on Saturday, Apr 18, 2026, at the Danby Fire Station, 1780 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
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 by 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 at [email protected].
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.
To register and for additional information, click here.
—New York Nut Growers Association