2026 Commercial Apple Growers Workshop
Focused on commercial-scale apple production, this annual workshop explores keys to successful and sustainable apple production in the Midwest.
Thank you to those who were able to attend this year’s Commercial Apple Growers Workshop!
Location:
- Workshop: The Courtyard 214 E. State St., Jefferson, Iowa 50129
- Tour: Deal’s Orchard 1102 244th St., Jefferson, Iowa 50129
Focused on commercial-scale apple production, this annual workshop explores keys to successful and sustainable apple production in the Midwest.
Attendees should meet at The Courtyard to start the day. This year’s workshop will include talks from Buffalo Ridge Orchard and Paha Cidery on value-added products, a grower’s roundtable and a tour of Deal’s Orchard and newly-installed hard cider canning equipment in Jefferson, Iowa. Lunch will be provided with time for networking with fellow growers.