Jan 25, 2021
Southwest Ag Summit goes virtual with more opportunities for attendees

The 2021 Southwest Ag Summit is offering two additional dates for SWAG attendees to sign in and view breakout sessions that offer CEU opportunities.  This will be the first year ever where attendees can attend all breakout sessions and collect CEU’s for all classes.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and city and state regulations, the Southwest Agriculture Summit committee is unable to host the annual Field Demonstration and exhibitor event.

The new schedule will start with the annual Jacob Louis Daily Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Mesa Del Sol Golf Course. Following the golf tournament, the virtual keynote presentation as well as the virtual breakout sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, through Zoom.

Proctors in each session will take attendance for CEU purposes.  All participants will need to be registered SWAG attendees. These sessions will be replayed through Zoom on Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 3 to allow attendees to attend all sessions and collect all available CEUs.

To register as an attendee for the Southwest Ag Summit, visit www.swagsummit.com

Event organizers with the Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association are excited to share their new plan with attendees and sponsors.  “Although we are saddened by the news that we can’t gather in person for the field demos and exhibitor event, we are excited about the opportunities for our attendees to virtually attend all breakout sessions this year.  This will be the first ever event where attendees are able to collect all available CEUs at the Summit.

The educational experience will be top notch and offer all attendees a virtual venue to learn from and interact with industry experts. We do hope to see everyone in person at the Jacob Louis Daily Golf Tournament on Tuesday, as well,” YFVA President Mike Pasquinelli said in a news release.<

Virtual Breakout Sessions include but are not limited to: Regulatory Integrated Pest Management; Vegetable Integrated Pest Management; Forensic Agronomy; Thrips and INSV in Salinas; Water Management; Nutrient Management; Alfalfa/Weeds; Ag Mechanization; Soil Health; Applicator Training; Field Crops Agronomy/Integrated Pest Management; Ag Meteorology; and Food Safety.

The daily schedule, registration, sponsorship information and more can be found at www.swagsummit.com.

Individual registration fees are $75. Registration fees include virtual keynote and virtual breakout sessions.  Individual golf registration fees are $135. For more information on sponsorships, schedule or for any other questions, please call Amy Karvoski, 928-783-9355.




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