Helping Florida Strawberry Growers Get More from Their Land.

Florida Strawberry Growers Association 

13138 Lewis Gallagher Rd

Dover, FL

Join Farm Journal's Trust In Food™, Florida Pacific Farms and the Florida Strawberry Growers Association for a day of on-farm learning and industry conversations focused on the future of Florida strawberry production.

Connect with fellow growers, researchers and industry experts to explore practical approaches that support productivity, profitability and responsible resource management, while gaining insights into the opportunities shaping Florida's strawberry industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore innovative production practices and technologies through on-farm demonstrations.

  • Gain insights into industry trends, emerging research and conservation funding opportunities.

  • Connect with growers and industry leaders to discuss the future of Florida strawberry production.

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Morning:

9:00 a.m. – Meet at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association in Plant City, FL

  • Florida Strawberry Industry Briefing and Market Outlook

  • Tour of Florida Pacific Farm

  • On-Farm Demonstrations: Soil Health, Water Management, Precision Technology and Crop Protection

  • New Florida Strawberry Varieties and Research

Afternoon:

  • Lunch and Research Spotlight

  • Conservation Funding Panel and Roundtable Discussions

  • From Field to Consumer: Florida Strawberries and the Supply Chain

2:30 p.m. – Wrap Up

This programming is free with your registration and includes lunch.

 

Meet the Hosts: Florida Pacific Farms and Florida Strawberry Growers Association

Florida Pacific Farms

 

Florida Pacific Farms is a Florida strawberry operation helping showcase the practices and technologies used in strawberry production. During the event, growers will tour the farm and explore approaches to soil health, water management, precision nutrient applications and crop protection, with insights from UF/IFAS researchers and agricultural industry partners.

Florida Strawberry Growers Association

 

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association represents and supports Florida's strawberry industry through grower advocacy, research, education and industry collaboration. As an event host, FSGA will bring growers and industry partners together to discuss the 2026–27 crop outlook, emerging strawberry varieties, conservation funding opportunities and the future of Florida strawberry production.