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 …

Registration Now Open

It’s back! The conjoined Citrus Expo and Vegetable & Specialty Crop Expo is returning to North Fort Myers Aug. 18-19. We are excited to bring the industry together for our biggest year yet. We will continue to offer complimentary attendance registration for growers, grove owners, grove managers, professional crop advisers, association executives, association board members and members of the government, legislative and agricultural …

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 …

A Chance to Win a $200 Bass Pro Gift Card

The Citrus Expo and Vegetable & Specialty Crop Expo are coming to you this year! The popular annual events will be virtual to present information to growers in a safe way against the backdrop of COVID-19. Join us for the virtual event on Aug. 19–20 as we bring the citrus, vegetable and specialty crop (VSC) industries together in this new …

Citrus Expo: Same Great Educational Sessions in a New Format

While coronavirus will prevent the citrus industry from gathering this year at Citrus Expo, it will not stop growers from getting the education they need. The “live” virtual portion of the 2020 Citrus Expo educational program will be held Aug. 19–20 and will include door prizes. If you’re lucky, you could walk away with one of four $200 Bass Pro …

Expos Cancelled due to Changing COVID-19 Conditions

Although grower and exhibitor interest remains high, AgNet Media has cancelled the 2020 Citrus Expo and Vegetable & Specialty Crop Expo in the interest of public safety. For nearly three decades, Citrus Expo has been a tradition that growers look forward to each year. Unfortunately, that tradition will be on hiatus this year, due to the recent rapid escalation of …

Citrus Expo/Vegetable & Specialty Crop Expo Set for August

The annual Citrus Expo/Vegetable & Specialty Crop Expo will be held as scheduled Aug. 12–13 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. A decision on holding the event was delayed due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. Robin Loftin, president of the Expo host AgNet Media, assures that numerous safety measures will be implemented to keep attendees as …