United Potato Growers of Canada

Canadian Potato Council Meeting
2025-03-11 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Quebec, 1100 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, Québec, G1R 4P3, Canada

Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada - Annual General Meeting
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-13 | Hilton Quebec, 1100 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, Québec, G1R 4P3, Canada
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada’s (FVGC) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a key forum where industry leaders, growers, and stakeholders gather to address priority issues and set the course for the year ahead. This year’s Conference and AGM will take place from March 10 to 13, 2025, at the Hilton Quebec in Quebec City.
Under the theme A Fresh Approach: Setting Goals, Achieving Success, the 2025 Conference and AGM highlights FVGC’s renewed focus on setting strategic goals and driving success under the leadership of our new Executive Director, Massimo Bergamini. We will build on our strong foundation while adopting innovative approaches to advocacy and industry growth. Attendees will engage in meaningful discussions and decision-making that will define the direction of FVGC and ensure that the voice of Canadian growers is heard loud and clear.
Join us as we collaborate to strengthen the sector and ensure the continued success of Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers.
Click below for more information and to register.
Find the 2025 Registration Fee Information here.

United Potato Growers of Canada - Annual General Meeting
2025-03-10 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Quebec, 1100 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, Québec, G1R 4P3, Canada

United Potato Growers of Canada - Board Meeting
2025-03-10 13:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Hilton Quebec, 1100 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, Québec, G1R 4P3, Canada

Ontario Potato Board Conference & Tradeshow
2025-03-06 08:30 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Delta Hotel & Conference Centre, 50 Stone Rd W, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 0A9, Canada
The 2025 Ontario Potato Conference is open for registration. Please click here for agenda. If you would like to register please click here for registration form.

2025 Potato Conference PEI
2025-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame St, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, C1N 1T2, Canada
SAVE THE DATE!
More information coming soon

2025-02-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
PMANA Spring Meeting
Contact kppaoffice@gmail.com for Zoom link
Pacific start at 9:00 am
Mountain start at 10:00 am
Central start at 11:00 am
Eastern start at 12:00 pm (noon)
Atlantic start at 1:00 pm

Potatoes New Brunswick Conference/Tradeshow and AGM
2025-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Ayr Motor Centre, 105 Connell Park Rd, Woodstock, New Brunswick, E7M 1M5, Canada
Potatoes NB will be hosting our Annual Potato Conference & Trade Show on Thursday February 6th, 2025 at the AYR Centre in Woodstock, N.B. The event begins at 8:00 am with registration (coffee, muffins, etc.) and should finish around 3:30 pm. The 2025 AGM will follow the Conference.

Manitoba Potato Production Days
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-30 | Keystone Centre, 1175 18th St Unit 1, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7C5, Canada
Manitoba Potato Production Days started as Horticultural Production Days and has been held annually since 1973. The conference’s main objective is to communicate current and pertinent potato production information to producers. As well, it provides a venue for retailers to promote the latest in potato-production products and equipment.

INTERPOM 2024
2024-11-24 09:30 - 2024-11-26 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Kortrijk Xpo, Doorniksesteenweg 216 - 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
(November 24-26, Kortrijk, Belgium): A European trade fair focusing on the entire potato chain, including processing, packaging, and innovations for sustainability in the potato sector.
INTERPOM is the most specialised indoor trade fair for the potato sector in Europe where the whole chain is represented: from growing, to processing and marketing.
INTERPOM offers a complete and above all sharply focused range of products and services for all professionals in the potato sector: growers, contractors, processors, packers, buyers and traders of fresh and processed potatoes from all corners of Europe – and increasingly, from other continents as well.

BelgINTERPOM welcomes over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries and 20 254 visitors from 54 countries.
INTERPOM is an initiative of Belgapom, the official trade association for the Belgian potato trade, growers and processors. The practical organizations is in the capable hands of Kortrijk Xpo.

The big potato event of 2024! The PPTQ Potato Summit
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-22 | Manoir Richelieu, 181 rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, Québec, Canada
Take part in the Épatante Patate Harvest Banquet and the Potato Summit on 21 and 22 November 2024.
The Summit program includes
11 speakers to introduce you to industry related and scientific developments and discuss the latest trends and challenges facing our industry.
Here is an overview of the activities planned:
Conferences: Attend conferences led by renowned specialists. Topics will include:

Markets and consumption: The state of local and international markets.
Economic trends: Insights on profitability, investments and financial strategies adapted to the sector.
New technologies and agri-environment issues: Innovations in sustainability and environmental management for responsible production.

Exhibitors’ Lounge : Discover the latest innovations and technologies in potato growing, processing and marketing. Our exhibitors will be presenting cutting-edge solutions to meet the industry’s current and future challenges.

2024 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-21 17:00 UTC | Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join Potato Growers of Alberta at the 2024 Alberta Potato Conference and Tradeshow from November 19th – 21st in Calgary, Alberta.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hotel Grey Eagle call 1.844.719.8777 or 403.719.8777 and provide Group #66202 or Code PGADEL24 for this hotel only. Booking deadline is October 29, 2024.
Hotel Blackfoot Inn-Calgary call 403.252.2253 and mention Potato Growers of Alberta only for this hotel. Booking deadline is October 1, 2024
Conference speakers and more details coming soon…

NAPSO Webinar - “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days”
2024-11-04 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The North American Potato Storage Organization will be holding a webinar on November 4, 2024 entitled “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days”
The webinar will feature topics tailored specifically for potato growers.
Key Topics to Be Discussed

Ramp Down Schedules
Storage Disease Control
Sprout Control
Frost in Potatoes

This webinar is designed to be highly practical, offering actionable advice that farmers can implement immediately in their storage practices. With the potato industry facing increasing challenges, including fluctuating weather conditions and market demands, the insights shared during this session will be invaluable for anyone looking to optimize their storage processes and ensure the highest quality for their potatoes.
Why Farmers Should Attend
Potato farmers know that the success of their harvest doesn’t end in the field—proper storage is just as crucial. The first 45 days after harvest are the most critical for maintaining the quality and marketability of potatoes. By attending this webinar, farmers will gain access to the latest research, expert advice, and proven strategies that can help them navigate the complexities of potato storage.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from leading experts in the field and to connect with fellow farmers who face similar challenges. Whether you’re storing potatoes for fresh consumption, processing, or seed, the information provided in this webinar will be indispensable. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your storage practices and protect your crop’s value!
More details on the NAPSO website here:
https://napso.info/napss-news/
Those interested in joining can contact NAPSO Communications Coordinator, Emily Merk at contact@napso.info to request a link to join the live meeting. A recording of the meeting will be published on the NAPSO website afterwards, and be available on demand.

Potato Europe
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-12 | Villers Saint-Christophe, Rue de Foreste, Villers Saint-Christophe, France
Program 2024

POTATOEUROPE 2024 is the place to be for French and international participants in the potato sector.
In the schedule you will find all of the content, conferences, and events in the different areas of the exposition:

Technical space
Conferences
Exhibitors
Shopping Village
Harvesting demonstrations
Reception demonstrations
Optical sorting demonstrations

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12 | Outdoor Venue, 744906 Oxford Road #17, Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 7W1, Canada
At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, equipment demonstrations showcase the latest innovations in agricultural machinery. These demonstrations provide farmers with an opportunity to see up close how different equipment performs in the field.

What’s planned:

Drone Demonstrations
Exhibitor Demonstrations
Forage Demonstrations (Baling and Bale Wrapping)
Spring Tillage Demonstrations
Skid Steer, Compact Loaders and Telehandler Ride & Drives
Sprayer Ride & Drives

Canadian Potato Market Conference Call
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Thank you to all who participated on our July call, we hope you can join us in August on the 28th! NOTE: we have changed the time to a bit later, 1:00 pm EST.
If there any items you would like to see on the agenda, please forward them to me and I will make sure to take note for the meeting. Thank you!

Ontario Potato Board - Potato Field Day
2024-08-22 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | HJV Equipment, 5900 Simcoe Rd 10, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1V2, Canada
The 2024 Ontario Potato Field Day hosted by HJV Equipment and supported by the Ontario Potato Board will be happening on August 22nd this year. This is the most important summer event for Ontario potato growers and potato industry people. Growers from other provinces are always welcome to attend. The friendly atmosphere and the delicious BBQ provided by Syngenta makes this event a great networking opportunity among growers. The display of new potato equipment is always superb thanks to the hard work of the staff at HJV.

Canadian Potato Council Summer Meeting
2024-08-08 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Hilton Garden Inn, 495 Sterling Lyon Pkwy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2S8, Canada
The Canadian Potato Council will be holding their summer meeting in Winnipeg on August 8th.
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm CDT

UPGC Board Meeting and AGM
2024-08-08 08:00 - 11:15 (America/Winnipeg) | Hilton Garden Inn, 495 Sterling Lyon Pkwy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2S8, Canada
The United Potato Growers of Canada Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held in Winnipeg this year on August 8th.
Board Meeting – 8:00 am – 10:00 am CDT
Annual General Meeting 10:15 am – 11:15 am CDT

Potato Harvest Festival
2024-06-24
Celebrate the annual potato harvest with fun activities, live music, and delicious potato dishes. A great event for the whole family!

Crop Transition Conference
2024-06-19 12:00 - 2024-06-20 17:00 UTC | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
The United Potato Growers of America’s Crop Transition Conference is an essential event for potato growers, focusing on the transition between crop seasons. The conference covers market supply and demand trends and forecasts for North America. Attendees include growers, industry experts, and other industry experts who share insights and discuss strategies to ensure a smooth and productive transition between growing seasons. This event fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance the overall efficiency and sustainability of the potato industry.
For more details, please visit:
https://www.unitedpotatousa.com/ctc
