USApple maintained a strong presence on the 2026 conference circuit, with team members speaking and engaging at key industry meetings across the country. Presentations and discussions covered advocacy efforts, production, movement, trade, market trends, and emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Visits included:
- Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA (Chris Gerlach spoke)
- International Fruit Tree Association 2026 Annual Conference in Fresno, CA (Chris Gerlach spoke)
- CiderCon 2026 in Providence, RI (Jim Bair spoke)
- Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers Association Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH (Diane Kurrle spoke)
- Minnesota Apple Growers Association Winter Educational Seminar (Chris Gerlach spoke)
- Growing Wisconsin Conference (Chris Gerlach spoke)