Jun 14, 2022

UF/IFAS hosting Florida Tomato Conference in September

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Florida Tomatoes will host the 2022 Florida Tomato Conference in LaBelle on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Program features include:

• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: The Florida Tomato Institute: Industry and research updates
• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: New Product Presentations by select sponsors
• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Ribeye steak lunch
• 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Food safety workshop / T-GAP renewal

Lunch is provided by conference sponsors and catered by the Hendry County Cattlemen’s Association.

Registration is FREE for employees of Florida tomato growers/packers, sponsors, presenters and the University of Florida. Other attendees are $50. Registration information and program agendas are coming soon.

For event information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Hendry County Extension Director Craig Frey via phone at (863) 674-4092 or via email at [email protected].