The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is just a day away. The event takes place Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. There will be a lot to offer for growers and agricultural industry stakeholders from Florida and beyond.
If you missed the preregistration period, there’s no need to worry. On-site registration is available on Wednesday and Thursday.
Here are a few Expo highlights you will not want to miss:
- Scott Angle is returning to his post as the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources. He will be at the Expo to reconnect with growers.
- Insights on making direct-to-consumer marketing succeed
- The new farm bill and citrus and specialty crop priorities
- Ag policy panel: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association President Mike Joyner, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, State Senator Jay Collins and State Representative Danny Alvarez
- Two sessions dedicated to citrus production and managing HLB
- Networking reception on the trade show floor to visit vendors and grower peers while enjoying and cocktails
- Gun safe giveaway from Everglades Equipment Group for preregistered growers only.
- And many more giveaways including a print from Highwaymen artist Kelvin Hair and a raffle for a pull-behind smoker to support Future Farmers of America (donated by HAYS LTI)
- Trade show full of vendors providing the products and services needed to grow a successful crop
For more information on the Expo, visit the event website by clicking here.