Next Meeting
Wednesday, October 17th
7:30 pm @ YVCC Deccio Higher Ed Bldg, 2nd floor

Topic
WSU IPM Decision Aid System for Tree Fruits

Speakers
Dr. Vince Jones, WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center

The Yakima "POM" Club is a non-profit organization formed in the early 1940's by local orchardists with three main purposes:

• To promote the welfare of the tree fruit industry of Washington State by exchanging ideas and receiving and distributing information.
• To encourage students to gain expertise in the field of pomology and related fruit industry.
• To inform the general public about any and all matters relating to the production of food and the practices of the tree fruit industry.

There are currently 113 members, with many of the more progressive leaders of the industry represented in the club.

Our main fundraiser is the Northwest Horticultural Exposition which is held annually in the Yakima Sundome. This is one of the largest horticultural trade shows in the United States. The majority of the proceeds go to the Washington State Horticultural Association. The balance of the monies are spent on fruit research projects; educational seminars for our members; and we award an annual scholarship.