Registration is open for the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Annual Conference & Tradeshow, June 10-12, in Broken Arrow.
Almost like a pecan itself, this year’s event is full of stored energy following a difficult season of pandemic constraints, organizer Becky Carroll said. Carroll, an Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist, said the meetings and presentations will be a perfect opportunity for new producers, as well as seasoned growers, to have candid discussions about issues facing the industry. A field day and pecan food show will top off the event.
“Everyone has really been looking forward to this,” Caroll said. “Although the weather has had a significant impact on the crop lately — we had an early fall freeze and then a late spring freeze over much of the state — COVID-19 last year had a huge effect as well, particularly on retail outlets.”