There are lots of learning opportunities for Ontario tree nut growers or potential tree nut growers, this winter. Learn about irrigation and costs of production for chestnuts, hazelnuts and walnuts at the tree nut session, and visit the trade show at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Niagara Falls. This exciting event is only 3 weeks away – register now!. In March, growers can attend the Society of Ontario Nut Growers (SONG) Spring Technical Meeting in Simcoe and the Ontario Hazelnut Symposium in Guelph. For details, click below.
Tree Nuts at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Niagara Falls, Feb. 19
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), Canada’s premier horticultural event, is returning to the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario on February 18-19, 2026. The Tree Nut session will be held on Thursday, February 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. This year’s session will cover business costs and irrigation of interest to growers of hazelnut, chestnuts, walnuts and other tree nuts. See the presenters and titles below.
| Time | Speaker | Presentation |
| 9:30 am | John Molenhuis, OMAFA | Knowing all Your Costs of Production for Tree Nuts |
| 10:00 am | Dr. Luigi Manfrini, University of Bologna, Italy | Irrigation Strategies for Nut Crops |
| 10:30 am | Dr. Luigi Manfrini, University of Bologna, Italy | Irrigation Strategies for Nut Crops: Insights from Walnut and Chestnut Case Study |
| 11:00 am | Badrul Masud, OMAFA | Efficient Irrigation during Dry Years and Water Permit Basics for Nut Growers |
Society of Ontario Nut Growers Spring Technical Meeting, Simcoe, March 12
Join the members of SONG for a day of presentations topics of interest to Ontario tree nut growers.
Location: Simcoe Research Station, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe ON
Date: Thursday March 12, 2026. Times and Agenda TBD
For more information, see the SONG website
Ontario Hazelnut Symposium, Guelph, March 19
The Ontario Hazelnut Association welcomes people interested in growing hazelnuts to a day of presentations and networking.
Location: Arboretum at the University of Guelph, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph ON N1G 2W1
Date: Thursday, March 19 2026
For more information, and to register, visit the OHA website