2026 WPVGA & UW-Madison Division of Extension Grower Education Conference & Industry Show - Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

The WPVGA Grower Education Conference & Industry Show is the annual cornerstone gathering for potato and vegetable growers, presented by the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension. The three-day conference prepares growers for the coming production season with a research-driven education programme covering market outlooks, crop production challenges, pest and disease management, soil health, irrigation strategies, sustainability and emerging technologies, delivered by university researchers, extension specialists and industry experts. Running concurrently is the Industry Show, a trade exposition spanning farm equipment, seed, crop protection, irrigation, storage, precision agriculture and professional services, with indoor and outdoor exhibits. Networking opportunities, industry awards and recognitions are built into the programme. The 2027 edition runs 9-11 February 2027 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.