California Growers Urged to Attend 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Florida

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The 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Fort Myers, Florida is being touted as a must-attend event for California growers and agribusiness leaders. The expo covers a wide range of topics relevant to West Coast agriculture, including water management, labor, pests, and emerging technologies. With free admission for growers, the event provides a valuable opportunity to network, learn from peers, and discover new solutions to common challenges.

Why it matters

As California agriculture faces mounting pressures, staying connected to national trends and innovations is crucial. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo offers a unique platform for West Coast growers and businesses to explore practical solutions, discover new technologies, and build relationships across the specialty crop sector.

The details

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo has earned a reputation as one of the premier educational and trade events for specialty crop agriculture in the country. While the event has deep roots in citrus, its scope extends well beyond one crop or region. The Expo brings together growers, researchers, extension specialists, and agribusiness suppliers to focus on practical solutions, emerging research, and innovative technologies that apply across diverse production systems.

• The 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will take place on August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida.
• Attendee registration for the event will open in early spring of 2026.

What’s next

Attendee registration for the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will open in early spring.