diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
index 0f91d86..9e0a3c3 100644
--- a/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -14,24 +14,6 @@ pytest_plugins = (
 )
 
 
-def _conda_build_recipe(recipe):
-    subprocess.run(
-        ["conda-build", str(Path(__file__).resolve().parent / "test-recipes" / recipe)],
-        check=True,
-    )
-    return recipe
-
-
-@pytest.fixture(scope="session")
-def activate_deactivate_package():
-    return _conda_build_recipe("activate_deactivate_package")
-
-
-@pytest.fixture(scope="session")
-def pre_link_messages_package():
-    return _conda_build_recipe("pre_link_messages_package")
-
-
 @pytest.fixture
 def clear_cache():
     from conda.core.subdir_data import SubdirData