The Nut Growers Society (NGS) is a membership organization made up of growers and others interested in supporting the hazelnut industry. NGS membership is $100 per year. The governing board is made up of five growers, plus an ex-officio extension agent and industry staff. This group is the information arm of the industry, providing feedback to growers from both the Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB) and the Oregon Hazelnut Commission (OHC).

NGS sends four newsletters per year and coordinates the two signature events on the Oregon hazelnut calendar. The annual Summer Tour features orchard tours, educational seminars and a trade show. The annual Winter Meeting is held at various venues around the region and features presentations, research reports and a trade show. In addition, NGS works cooperatively with OSU Extension to provide smaller educational meetings on many grower topics. The society activities provide opportunity for growers to gather and discuss what does and what does not work in the orchard. This interaction is paramount to the success of the industry. NGS also publishes an annual Growers Handbook that includes a recap of the year's activities, a grower guide, industry history and a roster of growers and industry vendors. 

Join today by downloading the NGS Member Application form! Or Register Online Here!

Contact NGS at 503-582-8420 or Hazelnut@OregonHazelnuts.org for more information.