Home - State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania Bringing together growers and others affiliated with the fruit industry from Pennsylvania and the MidAtlantic region a community of growers for over 150 years The State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania SHAP is an educational organization with a mission to preserve and enhance the viability of the commercial fruit industry through educational outreach research support promotion and proactive involvement with legislative affairs. The association supports the environmental economic and social sustainability of the specialty crop industry in the Commonwealth and cooperates with other states in the MidAtlantic region to sponsor an annual educational convention and trade show. Stay UpToDate We need your help to stop the Spotted Lanternfly from spreading What Are The Benefits of Joining SHAP. Learn more about Membership benefits by clicking the button below The MidAtlantic Fruit Vegetable Convention The premier growermeeting in the Northeast including a large trade show educational sessions andnumerous networking opportunities which include many workshops and a farmmarket bus tour held the day prior to the opening of the convention.