The Florida Tomato Conference, presented by UF/IFAS and the Florida Tomato Committee, is slated for September 4th in Clewiston, Florida.
Florida tomato growers should plan to attend the upcoming Florida Tomato Conference, presented by The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Tomato Committee. Florida leads the country in fresh tomato production, delivering tomatoes from October to June when the growing seasons are done in most other states. See the details of the conference below.
Details of the Florida Tomato Conference
A Specialty Crop Grower article and the Eventbrite page for the event shared these details about the Florida Tomato Conference:
When: Thursday, September 4 · 7:30am – 5pm EDT
Where: John Boy Auditorium, 1200 West C Owen Avenue Clewiston, FL 33440
What: The article shared that:
“The Florida Tomato Institute will present industry and research updates from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by new product presentations from select sponsors, lasting from noon to 1 p.m.
After a ribeye steak lunch, provided by the sponsors and catered by the Hendry County Cattlemen’s Association, the food safety workshop/T-Gap renewal will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.”
How: The article shared that:
“Registration is free for employees of Florida tomato growers and packers, sponsors, presenters and university personnel. The cost is $50 for other attendees. Participants may register for one or both sessions.” Register on the Eventbrite page.
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