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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Canadian Potato Market Conference Call - May
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Thank you to all who participated on our April call, we hope you can join us in May on the 29th!
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!

International Day of Potato
2025-05-30, 2026-05-30
The potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the world, contributing to food security.
Small-scale and family farming production of the potato, particularly by rural farmers, including women farmers, supports efforts to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty, and achieve food security, and relies on and contributes greatly to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
In December 2023, the General Assembly decided to designate 30 May as the International Day of Potato to raise awareness of the multiple nutritional, economic, environmental and cultural values of the potato and its contribution as an invaluable food resource and as a generator of income for rural families and producers, with a view to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieving its Sustainable Development Goals.

Source: United Nations

United Potato Growers of America - Crop Transition Conference
2025-06-18 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 specialists 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.
Be sure to join the group on June 17th ahead of the conference for Farm Tour and BBQ at Ewing Farms! The bus leaves the hotel at 3:30 pm CST on the 17th.
For more details, please visit:
https://www.unitedpotatousa.com/ctc

Annual Ontario Potato Board Industry Social Golf Tournament
2025-06-18 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Hockley Valley Resort, 793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono, Ontario, L9W 5X7, Canada
The Ontario Potato Board is excited for their 3rd Annual Industry Social Golf Tournament!
Sadly, the industry lost one of our own earlier this year. Mike Smalley was a strong supporter of our industry, a board director and most importantly, a friend. This year, the 3rd Annual Ontario Potato Board Industry Social Golf Tournament will be held in memory of Mike. All proceeds will be donated to a charity of the Smalley family’s choosing. Let’s celebrate Mike at an event he so much enjoyed.
Although all player spots for this year’s event have now been filled, if you were late to sign up but still wish to play, please contact the OPB who can add you to the waiting list. If you have not already, or are unable to attend and want to show your support, please consider one of our sponsorship opportunities. We still need a few hole sponsors and prize donations are always welcome.
We are incredibly grateful to all sponsors as they are the ones that have made this event the success it is!
https://www.ontariopotatoes.ca/contact-us

Canadian Potato Market Conference Call - June
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Thank you to all who participated on our May call, we hope you can join us in June on the 26th!
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!

Potato Growers of Alberta 2025 Annual Golf Tournament
2025-07-10 | Taber Golf Club, 4909 44th St, Taber, Alberta, T1G 1G1, Canada
The Potato Growers of Alberta and APIA (Alberta Potato Industry Associates) are excited to host their 45th annual golf tournament at the beautiful Taber Golf Club. This is a great opportunity for growers and industry to meet and get to know each other!
Sponsorships available! for the main tournament contact juanita@albertapotatoes.ca and for Hole Sponsors contact jared.bell@availcpa.com
APIA Hole in One grand prize: $50,000!!!

Canadian Potato Market Conference Call - July
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Thank you to all who participated on our June call, we hope you can join us in July on the 31st!
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!

United Potato Growers of Canada - Supply and Demand Meeting
2025-08-13 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5K8, Canada
All Member Associations and their grower members are invited to attend the UPGC Supply and Demand meeting on Wednesday, August 13th at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa.
We will be getting together to discuss items impacting supply and demand in Canada including: planted acreage, August carryover, Growing season to date, Stocks on hand August 1, New crop development and outlook. We will also be providing an update on the crop in the US and Europe along with updates from the processing and seed sector.
We look forward to the participation of all growers, whether in person or by zoom!
Please contact Victoria Stamper at victoria@unitedpotatocanada.com if you have not received the zoom link.

University of Guelph - Potato Research Open Field Day
2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Elora Research Station, Elora, Ontario, Canada
New variety plots, soil health study, Colorado Potato Beetle research and more!
Details and full agenda coming soon

Ontario Potato Field Day
2025-08-21 15:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | HJV Equipment, 5900 Simcoe Rd 10, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1V2, Canada
You are invited to the Ontario Potato Field Day
Thursday, August 21st. 3pm onwards
Hosted by HJV Equipment
5900 Simcoe Rd 10, Alliston L9R 1V2
Come and see the latest HJV Engineering has to offer in combination with the Tomra Optical Sorter.
● Spudnik Belt planter will be on display. Tillage & sprayer demos on site.
● The Trade Show will showcase the latest technologies for your potato crop.
● See new processing and fresh-market varieties.
Do not miss this important summer event for potato growers, potato industry personnel and friends. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, with ample opportunities to share the latest insights on farm equipment and crop progress.
BBQ kindly sponsored by Syngenta, will be served at 5:30 pm.
Contact: eugeniabanks@onpotato.ca

Canadian Potato Market Conference Call - August
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
Thank you to all who participated on our July call, we hope you can join us in August on the 28th!
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!

Canadian Potato Market - Zoom Call
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
An opportunity for growers and packers across Canada to discuss the supply and demand of potatoes in Canada, with reports on the crops in the United States and Europe.

2025 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00 UTC | Red Deer Resort & Casino, 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3X9, Canada
Join Potato Growers of Alberta at the 2025 Alberta Potato Conference and Tradeshow from November 18th – 20th in Red Deer, Alberta.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hotel reservations call 1.800.662.7197 or 403.346.2091, reservations@rdrcasino.ca and mention “Potato Growers of Alberta” to receive group rate.
Alternate hotel – Sandman Hotel Red Deer 1.800.726.3626 or 403.343.7400 Group Name: “Alberta Potato Growers” – Group Code: 2511ABPOTATO.
Deadline to reserve October 18, 2024
Conference speakers and more details coming soon…

Manitoba Potato Production Days
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29 | Assiniboine Credit Union Place, #1 – 1175 – 18th Street, 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.
The program committee is hard at work picking topics and booking speakers. New exhibitors please send an email asking to be added to the wait list.

Canadian Potato Market - Zoom Call - April 2026
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)

CPMA Convention and Tradeshow
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) holds its Annual Convention and Trade Show in spring of each year. It is the largest fresh fruit and vegetables trade show in Canada which brings together thousands of participants from all segments of the produce supply chain including the growers, packers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, transporters, importers and exporters, those in the floral and food service.
The 101st Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held from Tuesday, April 28, to Thursday April 30, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto, Ontario.
