NEVBGA Winter Meetings

Winter Meetings Information

The NEV&BGA hosts a series of winter grower meetings each year as an opportunity for growers to learn about ongoing research projects, variety trials, new equipment, growing techniques, and business topics to strengthen their businesses.

Each wither NEV&BGA hosts a series of winter meetings for growers of all sizes and specialties. Meetings include a variety of topics including improved growing techniques, production equipment, food safety, variety trials, and marketing and business topics.

The meetings allow for members to exchange ideas, meet new people, and learn something new. Commercial members are invited to set up a table top display at each meeting.

Each meeting will allow for Continuing Education Units or CEU’s for those with pesticide licenses

February 28th Meeting

609th Meeting
New England Vegetable and Berry Growers’ Association in conjunction with the Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association present an all-day meeting
DATE: Wednesday February 28, 2024 LOCATION: Hollis Hill Farm 340 Marshall Rd, Fitchburg MA 01420
There is a $20 registration fee, which is waived for members of NEV&BGA or MFGA.
Lunch is an additional $20.
To register, please RSVP to 978-423-6694 or secretary@nevbga.org by February 25th
9:00 Registration
9:30-10:30 10 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Customers in 45-Minutes: John Henderson, Director, Learning and Development at the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE)

10:45-11:45 Employee Handbook: Do I need one? How do I make one and use it effectively? Legal Food Hub

Noon LUNCH & Commercial Member introductions, extension updates, NEVBGA updates

1:00-2:00 Hiring and firing do’s and don’ts for agricultural businesses: Legal Food Hub

2:15-3:15 H2A Update and Listening Session
3:15 Adjourn
Commercial members are welcome to put up table-top displays please contact Secretary-Treasurer Chris Grant in advance
978-423-6694 or nevbga@gmail.com