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The annual conferences for the Northern Nut Growers Association (NNGA) and Chestnut Growers of America (CGA) will be held jointly Friday, July 31 thru Monday, August 3, 2026 in Amherst, Massachusetts.  Most activities will be at the UMASS Campus Center (1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003), Dining Commons, UMASS Hotel, and Residence Halls. The conference’s main events include a welcoming dinner with a show and tell session, two all-day technical sessions, live auction, social/banquet, and an all-day field tour. The Parking Garage is 91 Campus Center Way.

This conference is open to everyone with an interest in trees and shrubs managed for their nuts or our native trees managed for their fruits.  Attendees will include a diverse mix of commercial growers, researchers, educators, extension specialists, and hobbyists.  Expect to hear a lot about chestnuts and hazelnuts, especially when grown in agroforestry practices; although, the other nut trees including the hickories, walnuts, and oaks are well represented.

Contact NNGAConference@gmail.com if you have questions about the conference.

Campus Center is 1 Campus Center Way and The Parking Garage is 91 Campus Center Way