Fruit, Vegetable Growers To Meet In Ohio

By Growing Produce Staff|November 15, 2012

More than 40 educational sessions, a 100-booth trade show, and thousands of inspirations for an improved competitive advantage will be showcased under one roof when the Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers Association (OPGMA) hosts its annual OPGMA Congress Jan. 21-23 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Sandusky, OH.

In today’s tough marketplace, you need every advantage to ensure your company’s success. The OPGMA Congress provides access to the answers growers need to today’s business challenges. Learn new concepts and techniques to grow your business, get market insights, network with your peers, and discover new business opportunities. Find everything you need for your business in one easy place. The OPGMA Congress has one purpose: to help you succeed.

Tracks of education include food safety, vegetables, tree fruit, small fruit, marketing, merchandising, business management, disease and insect management, nutrition, research updates, and more. The nine sessions focused on food safety and the Ohio Produce Marketing Agreement are open to anyone at no charge.

Vendors from across the country will be on-hand to provide attendees with everything they need for their business. See the latest innovations in produce, equipment, products, and services. When not on the exhibit floor, attendees can get answers to today’s most challenging business issues during three days of educational sessions, idea exchanges, and networking functions.

The OPGMA Congress brings together the region’s industry to share ideas, develop new business relationships, and improve the collaboration among fresh produce growers and marketers.