Dec. 5–9
Irrigation Show
& Education Conference
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
Hosted by the Irrigation Association,
the Irrigation Show is the premier
event to enhance industry knowledge,
network with peers and visit hundreds of
exhibitors to find solutions to on-the-job
irrigation needs.
Learn more at
www.irrigation.org/IrrigationShow.
Jan. 4–6, 2017
Potato Expo 2017
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
San Francisco
Potato Expo is the largest conference
and trade show for the potato industry
in North America. Network with key
decision makers and international
industry leaders and learn about the
industry's latest trends and innovations.
Register at www.potato-expo.com.
Jan. 12
Idaho Irrigation Equipment
Show & Conference
Best Western Inn & Convention Center
Burley, Idaho
Show hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Class schedules are available at www.
idahoirrigationequipmentassociation.org
Jan. 17–19
Idaho Potato
Conference & Ag Expo
Pond Student Union Building
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
The Idaho Potato Conference and Ag
Expo covers a wide range of industry
topics ranging from variety development,
to management practices and economics,
to marketing and political issues. Idaho
and Washington pesticide handler
credits will be available. A series of nine
presentations on industry topics will be
presented in Spanish.
Jan. 9–11
Northwest Food & Beverage
World Expo
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Ore.
The Northwest Food & Beverage World
Expo draws more than 4,000 attendees,
exhibitors and industry specialists.
Educational and training sessions will
be presented covering food safety,
sanitation, business development and
government affairs.
Register at www.cvent.com/d/tfqxcj.
Jan. 24–26
Washington-Oregon
Potato Conference
Three Rivers Convention Center
Kennewick, Wash.
Register and learn more at
www.potatoconference.com.
Jan. 30–Feb. 1
Michigan Winter
Potato Conference
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
Learn more at www.mipotato.com.
Feb. 7–9
Wisconsin Grower
Education Conference
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
Stevens Point, Wis.
Learn more at
www.wisconsinpotatoes.com.
Feb. 8–16
Potato Industry
Leadership Institute
Bangor, Maine/Washington, D.C.
Facilitated by the National Potato Council
and Potatoes USA, this annual eight-day
program is designed to identify, develop
and cultivate new leaders in the U.S.
potato industry.
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