Fruit Program News

Announcing the 2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium's Winter Webinar Series!

UMass Extension Educators Jon Clements, Susan Scheufele, and John Galvan attended the Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) December 9-11, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

From 27 to 31 October, Hokkaido University (HU) hosted three professional staff members from its Strategic International Partner, the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

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For the sixth consecutive year, UMass Amherst maintained it rank as No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 8 globally in the Agricultural Sciences category, which includes horticulture, food science and nutrition, dairy science and agronomy programs at 500 institutions. 

This year marked the successful completion of the fourth UMass Extension Fruit Team and Stockbridge School of Agriculture’s REEU internship: "Engaging Undergraduates in Research and Extension Training using Technology and Experiential Learning to Enhance Sustainability of Food Production Systems". 

The Northeast SARE Farmer Grant program is calling for proposals.

Traditionally known as the “Breadbasket of New England,” the Connecticut River Valley is home to some of the most productive farmland in the nation. But today, farmers in the region face challenges ranging from climate change-driven weather extremes to pests and disease to low profit margins.

Franklin County Cider Days October 31st, Nov 1st & 2nd, 2025.

Lynne McLandsborough, who will also serve as assistant vice chancellor for research and engagement, will oversee a wide variety of programs, from the Extension’s educational outreach efforts to the UMass Cranberry Station research center.

When you buy fruit, you help support research.

Meet John Galván, the UMass Extension Fruit Team's newest member!

Apple bitter rot is increasingly problematic in Massachusetts orchards. 

The newest UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast episode is available for listening!

“Engaging Undergraduates in Research and Extension Training using Technology and Experiential Learning to Enhance Sustainability of Food Production Systems” is a collaboration between the UMass Extension Fruit Team and the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, funded by USDA, NIFA’s Workforce Development initiative Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU).

The Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association (MFGA) has a long history of supporting research...

Jon Clements, AKA Mr. Honeycrisp, receives International Tree Fruit Association Industry Service Award for 2024.

It’s a pre-Valentine’s Day extravaganza for those of you celebrating– with wine, chocolate and innuendos.

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