Events
Southern Iowa Nut Tour and Field Day
Saturday, October 4th 10:30 am start time
Indian Hills Community College, Centerville, IA
The 2025 Southern Iowa Nut Tour and Field Day will take place on Saturday, October 4th in Centerville on the campus of Indian Hills Community College. We'll meet at 10:30 am for a tour of the Nut Research Planting that has hazelnuts, chestnuts, pecans, black walnuts, hickories, persimmon and more.
Lunch is free but registration is required for lunch count, please register here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TywVatkW3e by Tuesday, Oct 1st
| What: | Southern Iowa Nut Tour and Field Day |
| Where: | Indian Hills Community College, 721 N 1stSt, Centerville, IA and The Nut Farm, 9255 120th St. Ottumwa, IA |
| When: | Saturday, Oct 4th starting at 10:30 am |
| Why: | Tour the research plot, learn about nut production, experience agroforestry |
| How much: | This event is FREE with lunch provided but registration is required at the link below https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TywVatkW3e |
| Who: | Sponsors include Iowa Nut Growers Association (INGA), Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), Wayne County SWCD, Trees Forever, and Indian Hills Community College |
Click here for Southern IA Nut Tour and Field Day Press Release
Click here for Southern Nut Tour and Field Day Schedule
Click here for Southern IA Nut Tour and Field Day Flyer
Nuts in Iowa Webinar
Register for Zoom link
We're celebrating National Nut Day and Jeff Jensen, Secretary of the Iowa Nut Growers Association will be your guide for an exciting journey through Iowa exploring all the nuts we can grow right here in the state; from chestnuts and hickories to hazelnuts and black walnuts don't miss this webinar to learn more.
Webinar starts at 6:00 pm, must register here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EuS2LVVAtz to receive the Zoom link to join. For details Contact Jeff Jensen at jeff@jenagres.com 515-320-6756
Hold the Date
Northern Nut Growers Association 2026 Annual Meeting in Massachusettes
Friday, July 31st through Monday, August 3rd
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Hold the dates of July 31st through August 3rd for the 2026 Northern Nut Growers Association Annual Conference at UMASS. The greatest nut show on earth returns to the Northeast and big plans are underway for our biggest conference yet. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details as they emerge.