2027 Arkansas Vegetable Growers' Conference
Join vegetable growers and specialists for the second Arkansas Vegetable Growers Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Feb. 19-20, 2027. Hosted by UADA, UAPB, and CAFF with support from Southern SARE, this two-day event brings together vegetable growers, researchers, and industry leaders to share the latest insights on vegetable production throughout the state!
When: February 18-19, 2027
Where: State Extension Office, 2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72004
Cost: $40 for early registration (before Feb. 10), $50 for late registration.
Registration coming soon!
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, February 18
8:00 a.m. Registration opens, breakfast, visit with vendors
9:00 a.m. Welcome
Morning Presentations:
- Southern Peas
- Composting
- Heir Property and Wealth Building
- Ethnic Vegetables
- Grower Highlight
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Visit with Vendors
- Grower Panel
Track 1: Crop Highlights
- Growing Greens in a High Tunnel
- Sweet Potatoes
- Farm Start-up Essentials
- Incorporating Cut Flower Production
- Managing Pests and Diseases in Tomatoes
Track 2: Grower Resources
- Facilitated Networking Discussion
- Building a Budget for a Vegetable Startup
- Understanding Crop Insurance
- Micro and Whole Farm Risk Management
5:00 p.m. Conference concludes for the day
Friday, February 19
8:00 a.m. Registration opens, visit with vendors
8:50 a.m. Welcome
Morning Presentations:
- Value Added Products
- Importance of Cold Storage (Build You Own)
- AFRC- New Opportunities
- Post-Harvesting Handling and Food Safety
- Expert Panel on Value Added and Food Safety
12:00 p.m. Conference ends, Grab and Go Lunch
Optional Post-Conference Short Course: Drip Irrigation
Event Organizers:
With support from:
Additional Resources
- Arkansas Cooperative Extension State Office
- Address: 2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72004
- Free parking
- Free wifi for event guests
There are many other hotels near the conference venue. These hotels are within a 5-10 minute drive of the conference venue:
- Staybridge Suites Little Rock
- 1020 S University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204
- Phone: (501) 406-6590
- Estimated Cost: $120/night; breakfast included
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Little Rock
- 6300 District Ave., Little Rock, AR 72205
- Phone: (501) 900-9070
- Estimated Cost: $110/night
- Hilton Garden Inn West Little Rock
- 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211
- Phone: (501) 227-4800
- Estimated Cost: $110/night; breakfast included
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