2020 Empire State Producers EXPO
Event Details

Date
January 14 - January 16, 2020
Time
1.25 hr sessions throughout each day
Location
The Oncenter
800 South State St
Syracuse, NY 13202
Host
NYS Vegetable Growers Association
NYS Vegetable Growers Assocation
585-993-0775
Event Registration

The 2020 Empire State Producers Expo and trade show will take place on January 14-16 at The Oncenter in Syracuse, NY. This annual show combines the major fruit and vegetable associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for New York producers, as well as neighboring states and Eastern Canada.
In years past, over 100 presentations were given by Cornell Cooperative Extension personnel and highly regarded speakers from across the country. Panel discussions feature some of the top industry experts and growers in New York. Between educational sessions, attendees can visit the trade show featuring over 150 commercial vendors and non-profit exhibitors.
DEC pesticide recertification credits and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be offered during the appropriate educational sessions.
REGISTER NOW through the NYS Vegetable Growers Association. For registration help, call 585-993-0775.


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