The Iowa Nut Growers Association (INGA) is hosting the 14th Annual Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference in Decorah. Friday afternoon, March 3, is a hazelnut processing open house at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by a Hazelnut Show-n-Tell from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday is chock-full of presentations and speakers from around the Midwest talking about a range of topics including hazelnut genetics, infrared drying, new cultivars, cost share, pest and disease issues, branding and more. The Hazelnut Grower of the Year will be awarded over lunch to recognize a distinguished hazelnut grower from the region.
For more information about the Annual Hazelnut Growers Conference, a full agenda, and registration details, visit the INGA website at https://iowanutgrowers.com/. To register for the conference.
Questions? Contact Jeff Jensen at jeff@jenagres.com or via phone at 515-320-6756 or Mary Ellen Miller, INGA president, at rosehaven1760@gmail.com or via phone at 515.783.6390.
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