Jul 23, 2024

NARBA, NASGA set to host annual conference in Hawaii

Hawaii will be the location of next year’s annual meeting of two berry growers groups.

The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) and the North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) plan to convene the 2025 annual meeting and North American Berry Conference at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa on the Island of Hawaii.

The conference will run from Feb. 3-6, 2025.

“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,” James Powell, NASGA president, said in a news release. “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.