Expo Show Director Excited for What’s to Come

The 2021 Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo is right around the corner, and the Expo staff is busy putting the final plans in place. Josh McGill, show director, is especially excited to bring the industry back together for another incredible event. As the largest annual seminar and trade show event of its kind in all of Florida agriculture, the …

Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

The 2021 Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo is quickly approaching! In order to make the most of your experience, here’s everything you should know before you go. TRADE SHOW AGENDA Wednesday, Aug. 18 Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Enjoy complimentary sausage and biscuits before walking the trade show floor. Lunch will be served at 12:10 p.m. on …

Reconnect at the Networking Reception

The networking reception at the Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo is sure to be a highlight of the event. Josh McGill, show director, believes the reception provides the perfect opportunity for growers and exhibitors to make personal connections and reconnect face to face. The reception became a tradition at the 25th annual Citrus Expo with the “Citrus Expo Shindig.” Since …

Funding the Future of Agriculture at Expo

One of the purposes of the Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo is to bring together industry members. This includes showing agriculture students career opportunities in the industry.  Florida FFA Association officers has been a staple of service at Expo for the past decade. The Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo takes pride in providing a leadership opportunity for FFA …

Take a Sneak Peek at the Vegetable and Specialty Crop Educational Program

In 2018, AgNet Media debuted the Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo, held alongside the time-honored Citrus Expo. Each year since, AgNet Media and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have worked together to deliver a dynamic educational program for growers of all kinds. Paired with a powerful trade show, the 2021 vegetable and specialty crop …

GCGA Looks Forward to Uniting Industry at Expo

While the agriculture industry has shown incredible ingenuity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is simply no substitute for the face-to-face contact that the Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo provides. Steve Smith, executive vice president of Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA), is looking forward to seeing his members at the annual event. “The Expo is truly all about unity. When …

Key Issues Impacting Florida Agriculture to be Addressed

Topics of interest to all Florida growers will be highlighted the second morning of the Citrus Expo and Vegetable & Specialty Crop (VSC) Expo. The Florida Ag Issues session will have presentations tailored to citrus, vegetable and specialty crop growers. Crucial topics impacting these industries will be addressed. TRADE CONCERNS The trade war continues for Florida farmers as unfair trade …

Meet the Citrus Expo and VSC Expo Team

The Citrus Expo and Vegetable & Specialty Crop Expo (VSC Expo) team is thrilled to be back in North Fort Myers this year to produce Florida’s largest agricultural trade show and seminar event. This is the group charged with making sure attendees and exhibitors have the best possible experience. The AgNet Media team is excited about meeting you in August, …

Virtual Citrus Expo and VSC Expo See Great Success

For nearly three decades, Citrus Expo has been the premier event that growers turn to for the latest information and products to run a successful operation. Although the annual in-person event took a hiatus this year to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual event saw tremendous success.  “In these unprecedented times, it was important for us to find ways …

Interact With Vendors Virtually During Expo

The Citrus Expo and Vegetable & Specialty Crop (VSC) Expo are right around the corner! Although the beloved annual event has transitioned to a virtual format this year due to COVID-19 safety concerns, growers will still get the same great Expo experience they are accustomed to. One of the most anticipated features of the event will be retuning in a …