Fresh events

USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum
When: Feb. 20-21
Where: Arlington, Va.
The USDA will host a forum on the “Changing Face of Agriculture.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will host two panels, both of which will discuss the future of agriculture. During the two-day forum, other panels will discuss “A Roadmap for Women in Agriculture,” discussions on foreign trade outlooks, and nutrition.
www.usda.gov/oce/forum

Greenhouse Tomato Short Course
When: March 4-5
Where: Raymond, Miss.
Mississippi State University will host a two-day short course on how to best grow tomatoes in greenhouses. Expert speakers will present seminars on a variety of fields relevant to the production of greenhouse tomatoes. Exhibitors from across the U.S. and Canada will be present. A number of special topics will be discussed at the course including: alternative heating options, marketing, budgets for greenhouse growers, updates on the latest research, and many more.
www.greenhousetomatosc.com

Integrated Pest Management Academy 2014
When: Feb. 18-19
Where: Okemos, Mich.
Michigan State University will offer a two-day pest management academy. Pesticide recertification credits will be available. Topics of discussion will include an introduction to pesticides, the impact of weather on pesticide efficiency, soil health, and many more. Snacks, lunch, and parking are included with the price of admission.
msue.anr.msu.edu

2014 Produce Executive Development Program
When: March 9-14
Where: Ithaca, N.Y.
This program can help sharpen today’s produce industry leaders’ business and executive skill sets. Presented in partnership with Cornell University Food Industry Management Program, this event will cover the best industry practices, latest business trends and critical business issues affecting the produce industry.
http://goo.gl/w7v5BQ

The Consumer Connection Conference
When: March 17-19
Where: Scottsdale, Ariz.
The Consumer Connection offers attendees an avenue to collaborate with retailers, supermarket dietitians, suppliers, growers, processors, and peers, while providing high impact sessions, beneficial research, and a variety of interactive events designed specifically to help attendees connect with one another. Education and general sessions will be available throughout the conference.
http://goo.gl/s0zS8q

2014 United Fresh
When: June 10-13
Where: Chicago, Ill.
The United Fresh trade show will bring together the retail and fresh produce industries, offering retail and produce executives the opportunity to connect with customers and industry counterparts. More than 900 exhibitors and 15,000 retail and produce executives will attend this three-day conference. Over 100 hours of educational programming will be offered.
www.unitedfreshshow.org