2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show
We are so excited to welcome you back to the Old Orchard Inn for the Annual Convention and Trade Show to spend time learning, socializing, and beating the winter blues, talking all things apples and tree fruit.
It will take place Tue, Jan 27, 2026 3:00 pm to Thu, Jan 29, 2026 12:30 pm
Confirmed speakers include:
Peter Jentsch, Poma Tech https://www.pomatech.org/about/
Katie Goldenhar, Plant Pathologist, OMAFA
Farid Makki, AAFC
and more!
With a focus on issues of the day, including the topic of our grower panel being irrigation, we look forward to one of our most anticipated events of the year and the opportunity to gather after a difficult and dry season.
For details on sponsorship opportunities and the trade show, please view the following information:
Annual Convention and Trade Show Sponsorship Package
To register, please select the appropriate option below:
Sponsorship Form - for businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring an event
Trade Show Registration Form - for exhibitors booking a booth space
Participant Form - for those attending the Annual Convention and Trade Show
NEW LOCATION for the Nova Scotia Kitchen Party!
This year, one of our favourite Convention events, the Nova Scotia Kitchen Party, will include dinner and dance at a new location: the Old Orchard Inn Heritage Barn! Join us for a delicious supper on Wednesday night, followed by music and dancing, all held on-site in the barn.
With many newly renovated rooms, a beautiful new restaurant, pool, spa, and more, we encourage members to skip the drive and book a stay at the Old Orchard Inn for the duration of the convention!
Special NSFGA Convention Hotel Rate
$169/night (1 Queen or 2 Double beds)
$189/night (1 King)
Note: All rooms are subject to applicable fees/taxes ($5 sustainable resort fee/night & 14% HST/night)
Reserve online via the website: https://bookings.oldorchardinn.com/search-rates
Enter dates required
Add ‘Group’ Code: 2601NSFRUI (select GROUP as booking type)
Screen will then display rooms available in the block for guests to reserve.
New restaurant Terroir menu can be found here: https://oldorchardinn.com/dining/
Important Annual General Meeting Information
As a reminder, each year we hold board elections for seats on the NSFGA board of directors. Each year we elect two new board members to as members-at-large to the NSFGA board. If you are interested in participating in the board of directors, please reach out to Emily Lutz for more information.
We also elect our new President and Vice-President this year as Joan Hebb’s two year President term comes to a close. Jeffrey Walsh of Walsh Farms is our incoming President and we will elect a new Vice President from the membership.
Each year NSFGA accepts resolutions for the membership to consider at the Annual General Meeting. We accept the resolutions in advance OR from the floor at the meeting. Resolutions submitted in advance can be more easily put on the screen and integrated into Annual Convention documentation. We encourage anyone who wishes to submit a resolution to do so in advance using the form below. Please return to elutz@nsfruitgrowers.ca once complete.
