Fall 2026 Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA)

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Your Online Start to Orchard Success

October - November 2026 | Live Online via Zoom | 6 Sessions

Ready to grow fruit trees with confidence? The Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA) is a six-week online training designed to give new growers the knowledge and tools to start and manage an orchard that thrives for years to come.

Course Schedule

📅 Dates: October 1, 8, 14, 29 · November 5, 12, 2026
🕖 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM CST (90 minutes per session)
⏸️ Break: No session week of October 22
💻 Format: Live Zoom + recordings available afterward

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