Sustainability Events for the Fresh Produce Industry (2026 Calendar)
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As sustainability continues to shape the future of the produce industry, staying on top of the evolving landscape is essential for industry professionals.
Whether you're looking to implement sustainable farming practices, explore the latest innovations, or network with leaders in sustainability, attending sustainability events can provide valuable opportunities.
This rolling calendar highlights some of the best sustainability events, conferences, and workshops tailored to the fresh produce sector.
Check back regularly for updates, or sign up for our newsletter, as we share upcoming events designed to help you stay ahead in sustainable produce.
January 2026
EcoFarm Conference
January 21-24, 2026
Pacific Grove, California
The EcoFarm Conference brings together farmers, ranchers, and food system workers to inspire each other, and to be the change that makes a difference. The event features over 60 skill-building workshops, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, tastings, networking, and more.
Regenerative Tree Nut Field Day
January 27-28, 2026
Sacramento, California
Join us for two full days in the orchards where farmers take the lead in sharing practical, hands-on approaches to regenerative agriculture. This gathering brings together growers, ranchers, researchers, healthcare leaders, and community members to learn from the land and from each other.
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
January 27-29, 2026
Sacramento, California
Formed by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium has become the largest wine and grape conference in the nation and offers both a trade show and educational sessions.
Sustainable Foods Summit (North American Edition)
January 28-29, 2026
San Francisco, California
The Sustainable Foods Summit has been covering leading sustainability issues in the food industry since 2009. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the summit will delve into sustainability schemes, regenerative agriculture, food ingredients, and ecological & packaging impacts.
June 2026
Agri-Pulse 2026 Food & Ag Issues Summit
June 2, 2026
Sacramento, California
2026 Salinas Biological Summit
June 23-24, 2026
Salinas, California
The Summit will bring together stakeholders from around the world, keen to support growers transition to a biological future. Emerging scientific discovery is transforming the AgChem landscape. There will be the opportunity to meet the growers and biopesticide companies looking to address some of the industry's key pest and disease challenges. The 2026 Summit will as ever, feature a strong line-up of local and international speakers and experts, a Start-up pitch event, and for the first time, 3 'deep-dive' workshops on Monday June 22.
July 2026
Organic Produce Summit
Organic Produce Summit is the only event dedicated exclusively to bringing together producers and buyers of the organic fresh produce industry. Providing fresh ideas, fresh perspectives, and fresh connections for retailers, growers & shippers, wholesalers & distributors, and service providers.
August 2026
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