Jul 22, 2024

Berry groups to meet in Hawaii

Two berry growers groups plan to hold their annual meeting in Hawaii.

The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) and the North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) plan to convene their 2025 annual meeting and North American Berry Conference in Hawaii.

The conference is scheduled for Feb. 3-6 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa on the Island of Hawaii.

“We are thrilled to host our 2025 Annual Meeting with the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association in Hawaii, a location that offers a stunning backdrop and rich agricultural knowledge,” said James Powell, president for NASGA. “The conference will be an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing ideas with growers, researchers, and stakeholders in the berry industry.”

The conference will feature sessions on the latest technological advances and future trends in berry growing. The schedule includes an opening reception on Feb. 3, general sessions for both strawberry and caneberry growers on Feb. 4, specialized tracks on Feb. 5 and an agricultural tour of the Island of Hawaii on Feb. 6.

Early hotel reservations are recommended and conference registration opens in July. For more details, visit raspberryblackberry.com.