2026 Arkansas Vegetable Growers Conference welcomes new and experienced growers
Jan. 20, 2025
By Sarah Cato
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
Fast facts
- Arkansas Vegetable Growers Conference to be held in Little Rock, Feb. 19-20
- Topics will include production best practices, Q&A panels, demos and more
- Registration and more information available online.
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LITTLE ROCK – Whether you’re just getting started in commercial vegetable production or have decades of experience under your belt, there will be something for everyone at the 2026 Arkansas Vegetable Growers Conference in Little Rock.
The conference will be held at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service State Office at 2301 South University Avenue in Little Rock and will run from 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 through noon Friday, Feb. 20.
“We really have a packed schedule for this conference covering almost every topic our growers could need,” said Taunya Ernst, extension high tunnel and urban agriculture instructor for the Division of Agriculture. “We’ll have a drip irrigation demonstration and talks covering pest control, food safety, soil health and so much more.”
The conference will also feature two panels, including a Q&A session with experienced Arkansas vegetable growers.
The second panel will focus on resources available to Arkansas vegetable growers and will feature representatives from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency, the Division of Agriculture, the Southern Extension Risk Management Education Center and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Cost for the conference is $40 before Feb. 10, increasing to $50 after Feb. 10. A full agenda will be released soon. Those interested can pre-register online or register in person the day of the event.
The Vegetable Growers Conference is hosted by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, UAPB and the Center for Arkansas Farms and Foods with support from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, the Southern Extension Risk Management Education Center and the Arkansas Horticulture Society.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Taunya Ernst at ternst@uada.edu as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay
To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @arkansas.extension. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit uada.edu. To learn more about ag and food research in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station at aaes.uada.edu.
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.
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Media Contact: Sarah Cato
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
980-815-9035