New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference
Start Date: December 15, 2026 8:00 am
End Date: December 17, 2026 4:30 pm
Location: Double Tree by Hilton, Manchester, NH
Cost: Pre-registration: $130; After November 30th: $165; After December 11th: $180
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Organizer: Registration: Shuresh Ghimire, UConn; (860) 870-6933; shuresh.ghimire@uconn.edu -- General questions: Heather Bryant (603) 787-6944; Heather.Bryant@unh.edu
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Farmers, agricultural service providers, and industry professionals from across the Northeast are invited to attend the New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show, taking place December 15-17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The conference will feature 31 educational sessions over three days, providing growers with the latest research, practical production strategies, and business management tools for vegetable, berry, and tree fruit operations. Additional sessions will focus on emerging topics including farm technology, organic production, protected culture, and cut flower growing.
A highlight of the conference is the popular Farmer-to-Farmer series, which brings growers and speakers together for informal, in-depth discussions on timely issues facing farms today. These interactive sessions encourage the exchange of real-world experiences, practical solutions, and innovative ideas among peers.
In addition to the educational program, attendees can explore an extensive Trade Show featuring more than 120 exhibitors, view student and faculty research during the poster session, and connect with fellow growers, researchers, advisors, and industry representatives through networking events and social mixers.
The conference steering committee has assembled an outstanding lineup of speakers from across the Northeast and around the country. Presentations will showcase the latest innovations, research findings, and practical approaches to fruit and vegetable production, marketing, and farm management. Special programming will include Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer certification and thirteen Farmer-to-Farmer discussion sessions.
Whether attendees are looking to improve crop production, explore new technologies, strengthen their farm business, or connect with fellow growers, the New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference offers valuable information and networking opportunities to help farms succeed.