Greetings from UConn Extension!

We are excited to invite you to the 2026 UConn Extension Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Conference, an invaluable opportunity to expand your knowledge of vegetable and small fruit production. The conference will feature a full day of educational sessions, industry updates, networking opportunities, and a trade show.

New This Year: Join farmer focus group discussions during the lunch break and take part in breakout topic presentations in the afternoon — great opportunities to share ideas, ask questions, and connect directly with peers and experts in the field.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM, registration check-in and trade show starts at 8:00 am
Location: UConn Student Union Ballroom, Storrs, CT
Pesticide Recertification Credits: amount pending confirmation
Registration:

Regular Registration: $55 (ends December 14, 2025)
Late Registration: $75 (starting December 15, 2025)
Student Registration: $35
Online registration closes on December 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Walk-in registration may be available, but space is not guaranteed. To receive free parking, you must register by December 21, 2025. An event parking link will be sent to you prior to the conference.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay current on industry trends and best practices. Register today to secure your spot! To pay via mail please email tolland@uconn.edu or call 860-875-3331.

Register at: s.uconn.edu/vfregistration

Find the agenda and more information at: ipm.cahnr.uconn.edu/vsfgc/

Please contact tolland@uconn.edu or call 860-875-3331 if you have any questions or need assistance with registration. 

 

Shuresh Ghimire

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TOLLAND COUNTY EXTENSION

 

24 Hyde Ave | Vernon, CT 06066

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