Fresh Events

Washington Public Policy Conference
When: Oct.1-3
Where: Washington, D.C.
The Washington Public Policy Conference allows the produce industry’s leaders to meet with the nation’s top policymakers. Among seminars and sessions is the Fresh Impact panel, a panel of 35-and-under produce industry leaders and policymakers, the Fresh Festival on Capitol Hill and congrssional visits. There will also be tours of museums and Washington, D.C.
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PMA's Fresh Summit Convention and Expo
When: Oct. 26-28
Where: Anaheim, Calif.
Changes have been made to the now three-day event that brings together leaders in the fresh produce industry. Fresh Summit offers a two-day expo, retail produce tour, educational workshops, networking opportunities, new products and more.
www.freshsummit.com

OFA Grow & Sell for Profit Conference
When: Nov. 8-9
Where: Cary, N.C.
Focused on helping growers and retailers boost their bottom lines, the two-day conference was developed to facilitate networking and connect attendees with exhibitors.
www.ofa.org/gsp_conference.aspx

FPAA Annual Convention and Golf Tournament
When: Nov. 8-10
Where: Nogales, Ariz.
Hosted by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, the event offers an educational session, a fiesta and networking event, award ceremonies and two rounds of golf. The host resort is the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, and current rates are good until Oct. 6.
www.freshfrommexico.com

New York Produce Show and Conference
When: Dec. 4-6
Where: New York City
The only produce show and conference held in New York City, the event has an expo, panels, reception and an opening keynote breakfast. Attendees will find more than 400 companies exhibiting and can also take tours of retailers, wholesalers, foodservice distributors and urban farms. Chef demonstrations and culinary student education will also be offered. Another bonus to the event is a sports celebrity autograph session.
www.nyproduceshow.com

Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO
When: Dec. 4-6
Where: Grand Rapids, Mich.
With a tradeshow that has 400 exhibitors covering 4 acres of exhibit space, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO offers educational sessions as well as bus tours.
www.glexpo.com

OPGMA Congress
When: Jan. 21-23
Where: Sandusky, Ohio
The Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers Association’s annual event will help attendees make money-saving connections and learn how to grow their businesses with Ohio-focused educational sessions. Expect a tradeshow with more than 100 booths and 800 peers.
www.opma.org