By Clint Thompson
The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) reminds those interested in attending its annual conference, scheduled for Feb. 14-16 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, that the registration deadline is just around the corner.
Blake Thaxton, executive director of the AFVGA, provided an update on registration numbers with the deadline just days away.
“(Registration) is scheduled to close on Jan. 15. They can go to our afvga.org website to register. There’s a link to the registration website from there. That’s the easiest way to remember how to get there,” Thaxton said. “I would expect that we will end up with very similar numbers based on registration so far. We’re probably around 75% to 80% of what we had last year already registered, which is right in line with where we were last year.
“Just under 300 is probably what we’re looking at, which is good because with that location we can’t grow much. We’re at capacity. We hope to get more room at that facility next year, but right now that’s about all we can handle. We expect a good group and are excited about everyone coming down.”
The conference will be held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. Educational sessions, workshops, trade show, farm tours and a AFVGA family luau are scheduled as part of this year’s event.
Those interested in attending or who need additional information are encouraged to visit the AFVGA website or email bthaxton@alfafarmers.org.