Following is the overall schedule of events.  Please check back in a few weeks for the 51st Annual Conference Program.

CONFERENCE AND TOURS

Wednesday, 13 February

  • Morning departure from hotel near LAX airport in Los Angeles, California
  • Technical Tours in Bakersfield area (new variety research and development; organic orchard and pack house; cherry orchards)
  • Overnight in Bakersfield (optional dinner/music at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace)

Thursday, 14 February

  • Technical Tour: World Ag Expo
  • IFTA Conference Opening Session in evening (Location: Visalia Convention Center)
  • Overnight in Visalia

Friday, 15 February

  • Educational Sessions (Location: Visalia Convention Center)
  • Cultural Tours available in morning
  • Evening out on the town
  • Overnight in Visalia

Saturday, 16 February

  • Educational Sessions (Location: Visalia Convention Center)
  • Cultural Tours ("Farm To Fork" direct marketing)
  • Banquet and Awards
  • Overnight in Visalia

Sunday, 17 February

  • Fruit Label Swap and Shop in morning (Location: Visalia Convention Center)
  • Cultural Tours in afternoon (Sequoia & Kings National Forests; Murals; mini Farm-To-Fork; Historical Visalia); sister organization/committee meetings; free afternoon
    IFTA Research Committee meeting 7:30-9:30pm 
  • Overnight Visalia

Monday, 18 February

  • Technical Tours (cherries, mechanization, systems, dairy/cheese)
  • Overnight Visalia

POST-CONFERENCE TOUR

Tuesday, 19 February

  • Depart Visalia Convention Center in morning
  • Technical Tours (systems, apples, peaches, research stations)
  • Overnight in Modesto area

Wednesday, 20 February

  • Technical Tours (breeding programs, containerized nursery fruit trees, apples, cherries)
  • Arrive in time for evening flights out of San Francisco International Airport (est. 7:00pm)