Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA)

Your Online Start to Orchard Success

February–April 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: Feb 19, 26 · Mar 5, 19, 26 · Apr 2, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:30 PM CST (90 minutes per session)
⏸️ Break: No session week of March 12
💻 Format: Live Zoom + recordings available afterward

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1 participant ($50.00)

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As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

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