Events
PVGA changes headquarters, seeks new board member nominations
The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association has changed its contact information and is also seeking nominations for growers to serve on its board of directors. With the hiring of Wanner Associates to manage the association, the... more »
Greenhouse tomato grower named Southeastern Farmer of the Year
Arkansas greenhouse tomato grower Steve Cobb has been named the overall winner of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award for 2023. Cobb Farms, of Lake City, Arkansas, is a partnership enterprise... more »
Irrigation Show to focus on ag insights, innovation
Ag irrigation insights and technology to conserve water are set to be on display at a major irrigation show. The 2023 Irrigation Show and Education Week is scheduled for Nov. 27-Dec. 1 at the Henry... more »
Viva Fresh looking for clean eating challenge participants
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is inviting industry members to apply for this year’s Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge. In its fifth year, the health initiative is scheduled to kick-off in mid-October and planned... more »
Ed session at Organic Grower Summit to tackle new rule
A session at this year’s Organic Grower Summit (OGS) plans to tackle new challenges coming for growers, distributors and importers due to a rule that follows the March 19, 2024 full implementation of a National... more »
IFPA announces slate of 2024 board members, executive committee
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has a new slate of officers and directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and will begin their term at the Global Fresh... more »
UF International Flavor Summit scheduled
Industry professionals and leading researchers in flavor science are planning to discuss how to make foods more flavorful during the International Flavor Summit in Orlando, Florida. Scheduled for March 4-5, the summit is designed to... more »
NOA convention to bring growers, researchers together
Onion growers and researchers are planning to meet together for this year’s National Onion Association (NOA) convention. The Nov. 29-Dec. 2 convention in San Antonio, Texas, will be a joint meeting with the National Allium... more »
2023 Organic Grower Summit registration starts
Registration has opened for the Organic Grower Summit 2023. Scheduled for Nov. 29-30 in the Monterey, California, the event is designed to provide growers firsthand knowledge and information in a variety of areas ranging from... more »
Ag robotics, demos set for FIRA USA
After the successful first edition of FIRA USA in Fresno last year, 2,000 participants and ag leaders will gather at the Salinas Sports Complex from Sep. 19-21 for a global event on ag robotic solutions... more »
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