events
FIRA USA 2024 offers live in-field demonstrations
In October, FIRA USA 2024 will provide live demonstrations of the lasted technological innovations for strawberries, orchards, vineyards, vegetables and other field crops. The event is scheduled for Oct. 22-24. FIRA USA 2024 will host... more »
Explore cutting-edge practices, specialty crop research and more at the Great Lakes EXPO
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »
WSU Extension Onion Field Day scheduled
Washington State University Extension has scheduled an onion field event. The 2024 WSU Extension Onion Field Day is set for Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hartley Farms in the Horse Heaven... more »
IFPA Reveals 2025 board of directors ahead of Global Produce Show
Industry leadership of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has been announced. The organization's board of directors for 2025 features a diverse group of leaders set to take charge at the Global Fresh Produce &... more »
The 2024 Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour explores innovative farm markets in Michigan
Mark your calendars for the annual Farm Market Bus Tour 2024, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9. This immersive, full-day event is designed to provide farm marketers and agritourism owners and managers with valuable insights and... more »
FIRA preview: Tech for veg growers big part of robotics conference
The third iteration of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, known as FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of vegetables and berries as well as tree fruit and nuts a view of the state of specialty... more »
Great Lakes EXPO 2024: Premier event for specialty crop ag innovation, networking
With over 5,000 attendees, 800-plus booth opportunities and over 400 vendors, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO make it easy to meet the decision makers on the... more »
ISAP’s Risk Management Conference set for August
The biennial Risk Management Conference hosted by The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in a three part virtual event on Aug. 1, 8 and 15. The conference... more »
Berry groups to meet in Hawaii
Two berry growers groups plan to hold their annual meeting in Hawaii. The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) and the North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) plan to convene their 2025 annual meeting... more »
Female growers to be recognized in 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer
The USDA is releasing how it plans to celebrate, support and promote female growers through the 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of... more »
