Great Plains Growers Conference 2027
Celebrating 30 Years of Knowledge, Connection, and Growth
Tell your friends! Registration for the 2027 Great Plains Growers Conference is Now Open!
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Tell your friends! Registration for the 2027 Great Plains Growers Conference is Now Open! 〰️
Learn. Connect. Grow.
For nearly 30 years, the Great Plains Growers Conference has brought together specialty crop producers, educators, and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Through research-based education, the latest in industry insights, and plentiful networking opportunities, the conference provides an opportunity to help growers strengthen their operations, discover new ideas, and connect with others shaping the future of specialty crop production in the Midwest, the United States, and the World.
Register for the 2027 Great Plains Growers Conference
We are excited to invite you to join us from January 7-9 for an enriching experience at the premier event for vegetable, fruit, cut flower, and specialty crop growers from across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Each year, this 3-day conference draws 350-400 dedicated growers, ranging from full-time farm market vendors to part-time diversified horticulture producers, for a deep dive into the latest industry trends and practices.
We look forward to welcoming you to this long-standing conference, where you’ll have the chance to expand your knowledge, network with fellow growers, and explore new opportunities in the world of horticulture and specialty crops. Don’t miss out on this invaluable chance to grow and thrive in your agricultural endeavors!
Registration Fees:
Two-Day Registration: $150.00
One-Day Registration: $75.00
Pre-Conference Workshop Registration: $75.00
FSMA Pre-Conference Workshop Registration: $15.00
Student Two-Day Registration: $110.00
Student One-Day Registration: $55.00
Non-Registrant One-Day Lunch Ticket: $17.00
Non-Registrant One-Day Trade Show Admission: $12.00
Register now to secure your tickets at the discounted early-bird pricing listed above.
Prices increase $10 per ticket on January 1st.
Meet Our 2027 Keynote
Atina Diffley is an organic farmer, author, public speaker, and educator with decades of experience in organic vegetable production. She worked at Gardens of Eagan, a pioneering organic vegetable farm in Minnesota, and has spent her career sharing practical knowledge about organic farming systems.
Diffley is the author of Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works, which received the Minnesota Book Award for Memoir and Creative Non-fiction. Her work has also been recognized with the Female Organic Farmer of the Year Award, Successful Farmer of the Year Award from EcoFarm, and Organic Farmer of the Year Award from the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services (MOSES).
Through her writing, speaking, and consulting work, Diffley continues to educate farmers and audiences about organic agriculture, land stewardship, and the relationships between farms, communities, and the land.
Preview Our Schedule
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8:00 am -5:00 pm Workshops
(Lunch and break snacks are included in ticket)
*Start/Stop times may vary depending on workshop
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7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration & Trade Show
8 :00 am - 9:15 am Welcome & Keynote
9:15 am - 9:45 am Break & Trade Show
9:45 am - 12:10 pm General Education Sessions
12:15 pm-1:45 pm Lunch for all attendees w/ time to visit trade show and enjoy the Research Poster Session
1:45 pm - 3:20 pm General Education Sessions
3:25 pm - 3:55 pm Break, Poster Session & Trade Show
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Structured "Farmer Networking Event" for all attendees
5:00 pm - 6:00pm Growers Association Meetings (Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa)
6:00-8:00pm Growers Innovation Night & Pizza Party - all conference attendees are invited, it's included in your ticket
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8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration & Trade Show
9:00 am - 10:35 am General Education Sessions
10:40 am - 11:10 am Break & Trade Show
11:15 am - 12:00 pm General Education Session
12:00 pm - 1:30:00 pm Lunch & Trade Show
1:35 pm - 3:10 pm General Education Session
3:30pm - Conference Adjourns
Explore Our Trade Show
Put your business in the room where growers come to learn, connect, and find what’s next for their operations at the 2027 Great Plains Growers Conference Trade Show.
Discover Innovation
Some of the best ideas in agriculture don’t come from a lab, they come from growers solving problems on their own farms. Grower Innovation Night brings those ideas to the forefront, allowing conference attendees a chance to share the creative tools, techniques, and solutions they’ve developed in the field in a fun evening of networking.
Come hear what other producers are trying, see the practical innovations happening across the region, and celebrate the ingenuity that keeps Midwest specialty crop agriculture moving forward. With a little friendly competition, pizza dinner, and plenty of time to connect and celebrate 30 years of the Great Plains Growers Conference, take advantage of this chance to learn from the people who are putting new ideas to work every day.
Become a Trade Show Vendor or Exhibitor
Showcase your products, services, and expertise to more than 300 growers, agricultural professionals, and industry leaders from across the Midwest. The Great Plains Growers Conference provides a unique opportunity to connect directly with specialty crop producers, build relationships, and share resources that support the future of fruit, vegetable, organic, and specialty crop production.
Join a diverse group of industry partners who help growers learn, innovate, and succeed!
Become a Conference Sponsor
Support the Great Plains Growers Conference while connecting your organization with specialty crop producers, agricultural professionals, and industry leaders from across the Midwest. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to increase visibility, showcase your commitment to agricultural education, and help strengthen a regional conference dedicated to advancing specialty crop production.
Meet the Organizations Behind GPGC 2027
