We Love to Grow Nuts!

The Northern Nut Growers Association promotes scientific research regarding temperate zone nut trees

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Our Mission

The purposes of the Association shall be to promote interest in temperate zone tree nuts; scientific research in their breeding and culture; standardization of cultivar names; the dissemination of information concerning the above; and such other activities that may advance the culture of nut bearing plants, particularly in the North Temperate Zone.

We Fund Research

The NNGA provides thousands of dollars in grants each year. We offer research grants to those institutions or individuals doing research on temperate zone tree nuts. Any topic dealing with temperate zone tree nuts is eligible.

We Have History

Our roots are deep. On November 17, 1910, twelve dreamers met in the Botanical Museum, NYC to form an organization of nut growers in the north. To this day, we promote our mission of encourage growing and research of temperate zone nut trees.

We Love Experts

Our members include beginning nut culturists, farmers, amateur and commercial nut growers, experiment station workers, horticultural teachers and scientists, nut tree breeders, nursery people, and foresters.

IN PERSON & VIRUTAL EVENTS

Meet us at our Annual Conference

The NNGA membership meets at a different site once a year, generally in July or August. We visit local amateur and commercial orchards, experimental and research sites; nurseries and nut processing plants.

QUARTERLY PUBLICATIONS

Read The Nutshell

We published The Nutshell, our newsletter, four times a year. Spring, Summer, and Fall are all mailed directly to our members, and our Winter edition is a special all-photo edition. We cover a number of topics including research, cultivar information, recipes, photos, and more!

Access to Our Publication

As a NNGA member, you will have access to our quarterly publication The Nutshell, as well as other goodies located in our members-only area.

Make History

Join us and help the NNGA continue to make history in nut cultivation. Learn from nut experts and contribute your own knowledge as a nut grower, extension agent, hobbyist, and more.

Discounts & Early Bird Deals

NNGA members enjoy discounts in our store and at our annual conference as well as other perks.