2026 Spring Orchard Meetings Dates and Times
The 2026 Spring Orchard Meetings are scheduled and the website for pre-registration is being filled out. By the time you read this, pre-registration should be fully live at the Penn State Extension website. (Search for "spring orchard meeting" to find it). Most meetings will offer three PC/02/18 category credits.
As is customary, walk-ins are always welcome but pre-registering helps us plan for seating, drinks, etc. There is no charge for these meetings, as we thank our hosts for their time and venue.
Please pay close attention to the dates and times. Per a request from the faculty, the schedule has been condensed into two weeks, with five orchard meetings in May, two of which are on May 7th. Also, note the start time of the meetings on the 7th!
Orchard Meetings
Tue, April 28 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Lancaster / York Counties
Masonic Village Orchard; 310 Eden View Road; Elizabethtown
Contact: Dr. Tim Elkner • tee2@psu.edu • 717-925-8786
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Sara Serra, Dr. Shan Kumar
Wed, April 29 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Adams County / Southcentral Region
Adams County Nursery; 26 Nursery Road; Aspers
Contact: Daniel Weber • dew326@psu.edu • 717-334-6271
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Sara Serra
Thu, April 30 – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Franklin County / Southcentral Region
Harlan Hess • Five Fruits; 5355 Hess Benedict Road; Waynesboro
Contact: Daniel Weber • dew326@psu.edu • 717-334-6271
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Sara Serra
Mon, May 4 – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Central Susquehanna & Northeastern Regions
OHF Orchards; 85 Ivey Drive; Bloomsburg
Contact: Daniel Weber • dew326@psu.edu • 717-334-6271
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Sara Serra, Dr. Shan Kumar
Tue, May 5 – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Southeastern Region / Delaware
Linvilla Orchards; 137 West Knowlton Road; Media
Contact: Don Seifrit • dus970@psu.edu • 610-378-1327
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Sara Serra
Wed, May 6 – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Western Region / Lawrence County
Dawson's Orchards; 122 Petersburg Road; Enon Valley
Contact: Megan Luke • mfl5873@psu.edu • 814-240-0979
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Shan Kumar
Thu, May 7 – 10:00 AM - Noon — Northwestern Region / Erie County
Burch Farms Country Market; 9210 Sidehill Road; North East
Contact: Megan Luke • mfl5873@psu.edu • 814-240-0979
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Shan Kumar
Thu, May 7 – 5:30 - 7:30 PM — Appalachian Region / Bedford County
Boyer Orchards; 4116 Cortland Drive; New Paris
Contact: Daniel Weber • dew326@psu.edu • 717-334-6271
Speakers: Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Dr. Kari Peter, Dr. Sara Serra, Dr. Shan Kumar
