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2017 Harvest New England Conference
March 7, 2017 - March 9, 2017
The New England State Departments of Agriculture, in cooperation with agricultural organizations across the region, graciously invite you to participate as an exhibitor in the upcoming Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference and Trade Show. Whether you provide a product or service to farmers in New England or have a unique product for a roadside stand, this is the show for you. Over 800 attendees joined us for our past conference in February 2015.
Growers from across the Northeast will convene in scenic Sturbridge, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 7, through Thursday, March 9 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center. Booth set up is on Tuesday, March 7 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Trade Show hours are Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm, and Thursday, March 9, 7:00 am – 3:15 pm.
The conference is sponsored by all six New England State Departments of Agriculture and Harvest New England, in cooperation with agricultural associations from across the region, as well as assistance from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
This unique marketing conference targets New England growers interested in learning new marketing ideas or fine-tuning strategies for business success. There will be multiple educational and networking opportunities. The conference schedule will allow specific times for attendees to visit the trade show to maximize your exposure.
The Department of Transitional Assistance will also be on hand to help direct-sale retailers sign up to accept SNAP benefits.
Trade show space is limited; Trade show registration received by December 2 costs $425, after December 2, $525. Non-profit rates are available as well. Details and online registration here. If interested in sponsoring options, please let us know.
Download the save the date and share with your membership, friends, and constituents! Registration for attendees will be online soon. Updates will be made here: www.harvestnewengland.org/events/. For questions regarding exhibiting, contact Rick LeBlanc, Richard.LeBlanc@state.ma.us, 617-626-1759.