always and continue to amaze me. It is important for all of us to understand that this is unique and appreciate how special our industry really is. Thank you to our Associate Division and grower members for all your support and participation. Without you, none of this would be possible. Next time you see one of our board members, please thank them for their effort and time volunteered. Without them, none of this would be possible. Upcoming Grower Education Conference Due to rising concerns over COVID-19, the decision was recently made to postpone the in-person Industry Show until 2022. Like many things in 2020, this decision was a first for us, and it was difficult to postpone one of our most valuable events of the year. There will still be opportunities to get some industry exposure during the
2021 Grower Education Conference. The WPVGA Grower Education Conference will be held in a two-day virtual format on February 2-3, 2021. To give Industry Show exhibitors exposure, the Associate Division will include “Bringing Value to Ag” presentations on both days of the conference. The exhibitor video presentations ensure that participating Associate Division members have a chance to discuss the value their businesses bring to the agriculture industry, as well as provide grower members with new and relevant information. Please plan to take advantage of this opportunity. As part of the virtual Grower Education Conference, there will be a visible online Exhibitor Index. Three levels of exhibitor participation are available within the index, and companies can choose which level continued on pg. 54
Above: At a past Grower Education Conference, Dr. Chris Kucharik, University of Wisconsin-Madison, discussed challenges of a changing climate and extreme weather patterns on sustainable agriculture. Though COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of the 2021 Industry Show, the Grower Education Conference will proceed as planned, February 2-3, in a virtual format.
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