2026 Arkansas Vegetable Growers' Conference
Join vegetable growers and specialists for the first Arkansas Vegetable Growers Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Feb. 19-20, 2026. Hosted by UADA, UAPB, and CAFF with support from Southern SARE, this two-day event brings together vegetable growers, researchers, and industry leaders to share the latest insights on vegetable production throughout the state!
When: February 19-20, 2026
Where: State Extension Office, 2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72004
Cost: $40 for early registration (before Feb. 10), $50 for late registration and at-the-door registration.
Registration is open!
The registration fee covers the full conference program and all provided meals, coffee and light refreshments.
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday, February 19
8:00 a.m. Registration opens, breakfast, visit with vendors
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentations:
- Vegetable Production
- Weed Management
- High Tunnel Production
- Grower Panel
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch and visit with vendors
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Presentations:
- Soil Health
- Pest I.D. and Management
- Transitioning to Organic Production
- Drip Irrigation
- GAP and Safe Vegetable Production
- Post-harvest Packing Demonstration
5:00 p.m. Conference concludes for the day
Friday, February 20
8:00 a.m. Registration opens, visit with vendors
8:45 a.m. Welcome
9: 00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentations:
- FSA Numbers and Insurance
- Heirs Property
- Grower Resource Panel (NRCS, SARE, Risk Management, UADA, CAFF, UAPB Small Farm Program)
- Agriculture Laws and Regulations
12:00 p.m. Conference ends
Event Organizers:
With support from:
Additional Resources
- Arkansas Cooperative Extension State Office
- Address: 2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72004
- Free parking
- Free wifi for event guests
There are many other hotels near the conference venue. These hotels are within a 5-10 minute drive of the conference venue:
- Staybridge Suites Little Rock
- 1020 S University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204
- Phone: (501) 406-6590
- Estimated Cost: $120/night; breakfast included
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Little Rock
- 6300 District Ave., Little Rock, AR 72205
- Phone: (501) 900-9070
- Estimated Cost: $110/night
- Hilton Garden Inn West Little Rock
- 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211
- Phone: (501) 227-4800
- Estimated Cost: $110/night; breakfast included
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