Aug
14
11:30 AM11:30

2025 KS Ag Summit

This highly anticipated event will host Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses for discussion, networking, and a positive focus on growing agriculture. Please join agriculture leaders from across the state as we share ideas about how we all can work together to grow our state’s #1 industry.

The Summit will feature breakout sessions this year which will focus on issues related to research and value-added opportunities as they relate to agricultural sectors. The keynote speaker, Tanner Ehmke of CoBank, a Kansas native and K-State alumnus, will share expertise related to economic challenges facing Kansas agriculture.

Travel stipends available for new growers (less than 10 year experience) through the Beginning Farmer/Rancher Development Program—administered by KSCGA: www.kscga.org/new-grower-program.

AGENDA:

11:30 a.m. Registration Opens
11:30-1:00 Light lunch provided to registered attendees
1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks
1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Tanner Ehmke of CoBank
2:30 p.m. Breakout 1
3:30 p.m. Breakout 2
4:30 p.m. Wrap-up
5:00 p.m. Networking Social - Light dinner provided  

Register (below) by Friday, Aug 1—After that, walk-ins accepted as space allows

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Aug
25
4:00 PM16:00

K-State Olathe Horticulture Center Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

K-State Extension Olathe Horticulture Center’s Annual Field Day—

  • Tour the extensive array of research projects and learn about new crops, cultivation practices, pest control, water management and more

  • Connect with growers from around the region and state

  • Picnic dinner and award presentations

New Growers (less than 10 years producing) are eligible for Beginning Farmer/Rancher Development Program networking/training travel stipends of up to $250. More on this and application at: www.kscga.org/new-grower-program.

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Mar
27
9:00 AM09:00

KS Farm-to-School Program Adding a Grower Networking Workshop in Salina

Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Association has been participating in The Kansas State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition and Wellness program grower information and networking workshops. Another workshop has been scheduled in Salina March 27—and possibly more scheduled later this spring.

These workshops have proven to be not only a great venue to learn, network, and get started in exploring procurement between growers and schools, but also a way just to connect with and find opportunities in what other growers and end distribution markets are doing in your region.

Workshop will be held March 27 2025, 9:00am-3:00pm

Salina Public Library–Annex—McKenzie Room 2—301 W Elm, Salina

Register (by March 21) for the March 27 Salina workshop by filling out and submitting the form below:

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Jan
30
to Feb 13

2025 Regional Specialty Crop Training and Networking Workshops—KS Farm-to-School Program

KS Dept of Education offering Farm-to-School workshops for growers interested in building supply relationships with area schools—

Learning/Networking Sessions are scheduled:

  • Thursday, January 30—Hutchinson – ESSDACK Learning Center, 1500 East 11th Ave

  • Thursday, February 6—Lyons- Rice County Extension Office, 701 E Main St

  • Friday, February 7—Caldwell – Sugar Sisters Restaurant, 20 S Main St

  • Thursday, February 13—Kansas City, MO- Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, 3700 Woodland Ave

Workshops are scheduled 9am to 3pm.

Mileage (up to 100 miles) for producers may be compensated (by KS Dept of Ed).

To Register: Please submit the form below—

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Jan
10
5:00 PM17:00

KSCGA 2025 Annual Meeting

Join us for our KSCGA Annual Meeting—January 10, 5:00—in-person at the Great Plains Growers Conference in St Joseph, MO—or via Zoom at: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/3176747968

Agenda items include:

We’ll be showcasing our work ahead under multiple USDA/KDA grant projects including:

  • Working with K-State Extension/Growing Growers—supporting new growers in building their cultivation and distribution

  • Partnering with KS Dept of Education—training and building local/regional produce supply for Kansas schools

  • and more.

Roll-out of the (yes, long-anticipated) grower/market directory will be taking place in the days leading up to the Annual Meeting. We’ll be going through some orientation to what has turned out to be an extensive Kansas grower directory.

Board position openings

Ideas, needs—planning.

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Oct
11
9:30 AM09:30

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Great Plains Growers Conference Set for

January 9-11, 2025

Great Plains Growers Conference offer growers of all sizes to learn, build ideas, and connect with fellow growers from the region. More info and registration at: www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org.

Conference & Trade Show                    January 10-11th

The Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) is an essential annual midwestern event for commercial fruit and vegetable producers, specialty crops and hobbyists across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and other Midwestern states. It offers valuable, research-driven insights from both vegetable research specialists and experienced local growers, designed to help your farm flourish and succeed.

2025 Tracks Include:

  • Business Development/Marketing 

  • Tree Fruits

  • Small Fruits

  • Vegetable Production

  • Integrated Pest Management

  • Organic/Regenerative Agriculture

  • Protected Culture (Tunnels) 

  • Greenhouse/Hydroponics

  • Cut-flower production 

  • North-Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Forum 

  • Forest Farming

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Pre-Conference Workshops - January 9th

  • Hard Cider

  • Nut Orchards

  • Marketing Boot Camp 

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Aug
27
to Aug 28

Kansas Local Food Summit

Kansas Local Food Summit will offer networking, information, interactive learning sessions, and more opportunities to connect with people from across the state. Join producers, consumers, food policy representatives, government agency staff, non-profit organizations, food and market businesses, and others involved in strengthening local and regional food systems in Kansas.

More info and registration at: https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/kansaslocalfoods/local-food-summit.

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Jul
26
1:00 PM13:00

Kansas Viticulture Summit

Vineyards and wineries are quickly becoming a part of local and state economies—and an opportunity for growers of all sizes to diversify production. Join us Friday July 26 for an informational and networking event held at KSCGA member growers Z and M Twisted Vines.

More info and registration at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fzncyvm/lp/652a4536-03a0-48ed-b5e6-cd1612e8d920.

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Jul
11
to Oct 10

Farmers and Flyers Marketing Webinar Series

Join us for a FREE online marketing webinar series designed specifically for
farmers, ranchers, and growers! Hosted by the Midwest Growers
Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox
KC, “Farmers & Flyers” provides the knowledge you need to establish
your brand, promote your products and events, and connect with your
customers.

When: Thursdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.: Live Instruction!
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Q&A and TA (Technical Assistance)

 More info and registration at: https://commongroundpg.com/farmers-training

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Jul
8
to Aug 12

Kansas Specialty Crop Workshops

K-State and a host of regional partners are putting on a series of specialty crop workshops this summer. Focusing on crop pests, prevention, and impacts on pollinator networks, the workshops offer a great opportunity to learn and apply appropriate control measures in your operations—and network with your fellow Kansas growers.

More info and registration at: https://tinyurl.com/2zzckjph.

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Jan
12
5:00 PM17:00

KSCGA Annual Meeting

The Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Association will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting January 12, 2014, 5-6:00pm CST—in-person and online options. The Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with the Great Plains Growers Conference—so those attending the Conference can join our Annual Meeting in-person. Those wishing to attend online, the Zoom link is: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/3176747968?omn=96617825475.

Zoom access info:

Topic: KSCGA Annual Meeting

Time: Jan 12, 2024 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ksu.zoom.us/j/3176747968?omn=97752231752

Meeting ID: 317 674 7968

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Jan
11
to Jan 13

Great Plains Growers Conference

Join us at the premier regional gathering of specialty crop growers, markets, researchers, and friends of our industry in St Joseph, MO—January 11-12-13. This annual event offers opportunities to connect with other growers from across the region and gather ideas and inspiration for your production and sales for the year ahead.

Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Annual Meeting will be held, as it has in the past, in conjunction with the Conference—January 12.

More info and register at: www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org.

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Feb
4
8:15 AM08:15

Local Foods Conference—Wichita

Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Association (KSCGA) will be among the presenters at a Local Foods Conference in Wichita, this Saturday Feb 4. We'll be presenting on what our extensive network of Kansas growers and markets is showing as to who's growing what, how they are selling, and more—all toward making connections among those involved in growing and selling and what might be needed in developing strong local foods systems.

More information and registration at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=srgjb6sab&oeidk=a07ejjl3z8a84ac095f

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Jan
13
5:00 PM17:00

KSCGA Annual Meeting

Join us for the KSCGA Annual Meeting—and connect with other Kansas growers and get up-to-date on our work and vision for the next year ahead..

All Kansas growers and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Voting is restricted to those up-to-date on membership dues participating in the meeting. To pay dues, and access membership purchasing discounts and other member benefits, please do so at: www.kscga.org/membership. If you have questions regarding your membership status, please contact us at info@kscga.org.

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Jan
5
11:00 AM11:00

Kansas Agritourism Summit

The Kansas Agritourism Program has partnered with Kansas Farm Bureau to hold a one-day agritourism summit on Jan. 5, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Manhattan, KS. This summit is for members of the Agritourism Program and agriculture producers interested in finding out more about the Agritourism Program. The goal of the summit is to bring producers together to network, learn, gather resources, and ask questions!

Please register at Kansas Agritourism Summit - Registration (travelks.com) by Dec. 22. Cost is $25.

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Jan
3
to Mar 31

KDA Marketing Master Academy for Specialty Crop Growers

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Kansas Department of Agriculture—From the Land of Kansas—is hosting Marketing Mastery Academy for Specialty Crop Growers. The program is designed to bring marketing skills and strategies to specialty crop growers to expand the sale of specialty crop products in Kansas.

The marketing training academy will be hosted online for up to 40 specialty crop grower applicants geographically distributed throughout Kansas and will consist of seven training sessions on a variety of marketing topics. The sessions will take place in January, February, and March of 2023 and will be primarily virtual.

For more information, visit the event website at: https://ksspecialtycropsmarketingacademy.com or contact Sammy Gleason, KDA’s From the Land of Kansas marketing manager, at 785-564-6759 or FromtheLandofKansas@ks.gov. This program is made possible by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant. The SCBG makes funds available to state departments of agriculture solely to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. According to USDA, specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.”

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Nov
11
to Nov 12

Kansas Rural Center Annual Food to Farm Conference

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KRC prides itself on promoting the health of the land and its people, which is reflected in the agenda. The Food and Farm Conference will cover topics including climate change, veterans in farming, the Farm Bill, indigenous wisdom, women landowners, farm-to-school, Kansas communities practicing sustainability, crop insurance for specialty growers, small livestock for your farm, and many more.

More at: https://kansasruralcenter.org/community-calendar/2022-krc-annual-conference

We want everyone to be included in the Food and Farm Conference! If you require financial assistance, scholarships are available. Please send inquiries to events@kansasruralcenter.org.

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Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Planning Your Food Safety Practices in Your Vision for Growth

Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Association, in collaboration with Kansas Farmers Union, is offering a virtual workshop and in-person tour program highlighting two Kansas growers’ evolution from small-scale, word-of-mouth production and sales to building operations and reach as leaders in evolving regional food systems. Participants may register and attend any or all of the April 9 events depending on their interest and availability. The events will give growers opportunities to see the real-life planning, practices, equipment, and infrastructure development that’s gone into their expansion and the food safety considerations faced at each step of their growth—and point them in the right direction in their own planning processes.

The April 9 workshop and tours feature both online and in-person opportunities for participation. Participants may register and attend the entire day’s activities or individual activities fitting their interest.

  • 10:00-11:30am: Online workshop featuring grower partners (Zoom access info distributed prior to events)

  • 1:00-2:30pm: In-person tour of RISE Farm-Wichita (see more info and map below)

  • 4:00-5:30pm: In-person tour of Teck Farms-Hutchinson (see more info and map below)

RISE-Firefly Farm: Located in the heart of downtown Wichita, RISE Farms is an exciting rooftop urban ag development in partnership with Firefly Farm and Fidelity Bank.

  • 15,000-square-foot outdoor and indoor cultivation area

  • 204-panel solar farm

  • Innovative, efficient, and interconnected cultivation, irrigation, and processing features

  • moving toward supplying on-site restaurants and integration in a regional food system.

Teck Farms: Teck’s Hutchinson operations include:

  • an array of regenerative (and certified organic) practices

  • high tunnel and outdoor production

  • taking a proactive role in building supply and distribution channels for local schools and other venues—integrating safety practices and licenses into their vision for strengthening their regional food system

  • a 501(c)(3) offshoot organization dedicated to educating consumers and growers in healthy local foods.

Please register for event(s)—but if you find yourself wanting to particpate at the last minute, here’s the Zoom access info:

Meeting ID: 840 0378 1675

Passcode: 226629

RISE Rooftop Farm is located on the top floor of the Fidelity Bank RISE parking garage at 320 S Market St in downtown Wichita. Public parking is on the ground floor, accessible from both S Market St and E Waterman St. Additional parking will be provided as needed.

 

Teck Farms is located at 1241 Hendricks St in Hutchinson, KS—an app 1-hour drive from the Wichita tour site—with the schedule allowing for travel time for those wishing to participate in both in-person tours.

(Note: Some map app’s may place you off-course with this address. Teck Farms is located on the NW quadrant/corner of N Hendricks Street and W 12th Avenue—on the north side of Hutchinson.)

 

This event is supported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $25,000 received from National Farmers Union with 100 percent funded by FDA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by FDA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit FDA.gov.

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