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Nebraska Specialty Crop Conference set

Extension will host the event in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

June 29, 2021

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SPECIALTY PRODUCTS: The Nebraska Specialty Crop Conference and trade show will focus on land access, crops, marketing and business practices. Curt Arens

Nebraska Extension, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, will host the Nebraska Specialty Crop Conference and trade show Nov. 9-10 at Nebraska's Innovation Campus in Lincoln.

The two-day event will focus on education, growth and development of specialty crop production businesses across the state; feature nationally known presenters; and create a platform for participants to connect with industry professionals, other farmers, chefs and consumers. 

The conference will focus on land access, cultivating culturally appropriate crops, marketing and business practices, season extension and agricultural innovations. Rob Larew, president of National Farmers Union, will present the keynote address.

Other topics being presented at the event include berry production under cover, honeyberry production, cover cropping for high tunnels, buying and selling in retail markets, successful farm transition, and more. A panel of regional young producers will share their experiences in specialty crop production as well. Stay tuned as more sessions are confirmed.

Registration will open in August. Participants will have the opportunity to attend in person or virtually for $25 per day. To stay up to date on conference information, visit the event website at nscc.unl.edu.

For questions about presenting, attending or participating as a vendor, contact Katie King or call the Nebraska Extension office in Cass County at 402-267-2205.

Source: UNL CropWatch, which is solely responsible for the information provided and is wholly owned by the source. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.

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