# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to showcase your products at the 2026 Great Plains Growers ConferenceAbout this EventShowcase Your Products at the 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference!Join us for the upcoming Great Plains Growers Conference, a leading regional event dedicated to the vibrant and ever-evolving produce and specialty crop industry. We’re inviting innovative vendors to participate—those who provide products, services, or solutions tailored to the unique needs of specialty crop growers, producers, and distributors.This dynamic trade show is your opportunity to connect with a diverse audience engaged in everything from sustainable agriculture and organic production to niche markets such as berries, herbs, cut flowers, and more. With attendees ranging from small-scale farm market growers to larger diversified horticulture operations, you'll find ample opportunities for meaningful networking and impactful business connections.As a vendor, you’ll gain direct exposure to 350–400 growers from across Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota — including full-time and part-time producers looking for new tools, ideas, and innovations to elevate their operations. Whether you offer equipment, technology, inputs, packaging, or professional services, your solutions could be just what our attendees are looking for.Don’t miss this chance to:Build visibility in a targeted and engaged marketConnect with decision-makers in the specialty crop industryShowcase your latest products and servicesBe part of a thriving regional hub for innovation and sustainable growthHosted by a multi-state univeristy level cohortSecure your vendor spot today and be part of a conference that continues to grow and inspire the Midwest's fruit, vegetable and specialty crop community!Programs offered in 2026: Concurrent educational program tracks are offered throughout the conference addressing the following topics.Tree FruitsSmall FruitsBusiness Management & MarketingSARE Farmer ForumVegetable ProductionDiversified Ag EquipmentIntegrated Pest ManagementProtected CultureCut FlowersOrganic/Regenerative AgPlus 3 pre-conference workshops: FSMA Produce Food Safety, CSA, Integrated Ag - Bees, Poultry, RuminantsWe hope you will consider being with us and sharing with our growers. An active and diverse trade show not only expands interest in this conference, but supplies a valuable service to growers as they plan for their upcoming season!Conference Website - under constructionThe trade show is located in the Fulkerson Room with the Fulkerson Conference Center, a large event venue space with a separate Vendor Hospitality Room for refreshmants and breaks dedicated to vendors only.Program Schedule -Friday, January 97:30-8:00 am Registration & Trade Show8:00-9:15 am Keynote Speaker9:15-9:45 am Break and Trade Show9:45-12:10 pm Educational Tracks12:15-1:45 pm Lunch, Trade Show, Poster Session1:45-3:20 pm Educational Tracks3:25-3:55 pm Break and Trade Show4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Farmer Networking Session (in Fulkerson)5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Growers Association Meetings6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pizza Party & Grower Innovation Hour of Fun (in Fulkerson)Saturday, January 108:00 - 9:00 am Registration & Trade Show9:00 - 10:35 am Educational Tracks10:40 -11:10am Break and Trade Show11:15 - 12:00pm Educational Tracks12:00 -1:30pm Lunch & Trade Show1:35-3:10 pm Educational Tracks3:10 pm Conference AdjournsExhibit/Set-Up HoursJanuary 8 (Thu) 1pm – 7pm (We encourage exhibitors to set-up during this time.)January 9 (Fri) 8:00am – 6pm (Set-up 7:00am, tradeshow opens 8:00am)January 10 (Sat) 8:00am - 3:10pm (Take down can begin following lunch on Saturday)Exhibitor Cost - includes lunch and registration for 2 representatives per booth, each dayEarly Bird Discount - $50 OFF offer ends Mon., Nov. 17th1st booth - $450Addt'l booth - $350Outside booth for x-large equipment - $325Addt'l attendees in booth - $70Table Top display - $175Exhibitor space is available on a first come-first serve basis. Each exhibitor will be provided one (1) six foot table and two chairs in an 8' x 10' booth space. Electrical service and wireless internet is available.Tabletop displays are 3' x 3' areas to display catalogs or brochures to promote your product/service. Tabletops may not be manned by a company representative.Send your tabletop material by December 15, 2025 to to address below:Buchanan County Extension OfficeAttn: Great Plains Growers Conference4125 Mitchell Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506A sidewalk ramp to a set of double doors and also an outside entrance directly into the exhibitor hall is available to assist with getting your booth/display into the building. The direct outside entrance has a set of steps to go up; however, trucks will be able to back up to the dock, lift the equipment/materials up approximately 3 feet, and wheel directly in through a set of double doors. Wireless internet is also available in the building. Questions concerning the facility should be directed to Tom Fowler, (816)383-0495 or Kathi Mecham mechamk@missouri.edu or Gwen Funk, gfunk@missouri.edu.FAQsAre sponsorship opportunities available? Yes, several options are available and can be selected at check out. See our conference website for more details on what benefits are included with each level.Conference Sponsor $2,750 Recognition during conference welcome and keynote address. Recognition and advertisement on conference Facebook page and conference website. Recognition during all track session welcomes. Recognition in all conference attendee bags. Digital ad displayed throughout tradeshow on 4 projection screens.Keynote Sponsor $1,750 Recognition and advertisement on conference Facebook page and website. Logo on screen prior to keynote. Digital ad displayed throughout tradeshow on projection screens. Introduction on stage of sponsor and opportunity to introduce keynote. Digital ad displayed throughout tradeshow on 4 projection screensLunch Sponsor $1,000 Logo and welcome message at entrance to lunch area. Recognition on each table during lunch and speaking opportunity during lunch. Digital ad displayed throughout tradeshow on projection screens.Grower Innovation Night Sponsor $750 Logo and welcome message at Grower Innovation Night entrance, speaking time. Recognition and advertisement on conference Facebook page. Digital ad displayed throughout tradeshow on projection screens.Track Sponsor $400 Logo displayed outside room and posted on-screen between sessions. Digital ad displayed throughout tradeshow on projection screens.Break Sponsor $300 Logo and company name displayed during a break on refreshment table.How can I contact the Trade Show organizer with any questions?Contact Kathi Mecham (660)542-1792, or Tom Fowler(816) 383-0495, or Gwen Funk (816) 279-1691.What is the reservation deadline?Exhibit space will be assigned in order of receipt of payment until Novemver 17, 2025. Vendor registrations received after this date will be assigned based on available space, furthermore vendors registering after this date will not be included in the Vendor Flier distributed to attendees due to printing deadlines.What's the refund policy?Conference exhibitors can receive a full refund for cancellation prior to December 17, 2025. If circumstances arise causing the need to cancel after the deadline the vendor should reach out directly to Kathi Mecham (660)542-1792, or Tom Fowler(816) 383-0495 to discuss each situation individually for an acceptable resolution.What are my parking options?Free parking is available on the Missouri Western State University campus, with parking lots located adjacent to the Fulkerson Center on the east and south sides of the building.What is the conference security and liability policy?Normal security provisions will be in effect. University Extension and/or Missouri Western State University will not be liable for theft and will not assume any liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents of any nature. If there are issues with security or access to the building, contact MWSU campus police, 816-271-4438.What's are the conference hotels?Stoney Creek Inn 816-901-9600; Drury Inn 816-364-4700; ​Other St. Joseph lodging options https://stjomo.com/category/directory/hotels-and-motels/https://stjomo.com/escape/Visit the conference website's lodging page for more information and details. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/576b5620-9de1-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w987-h740-dcd1bb8a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/57c228b0-9de1-11f0-ace1-efa507b012ad-rimg-w987-h740-dcd1b877-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029 - **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.91, max: 2750, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Joseph - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Missouri Western State University - **lat**: 39.7598942 - **long**: -94.78452820000001 - **full address**: Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/58eed7d58ea320540ac7afb26ec924f6efd61ca6621398feaef1a953696af1e9-rimg-w500-h500-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759225266 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference being held? - **A:** Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference? - **A:** Ticket prices for Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference range from USD 20 to USD 2,750 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityExhibitor - 1st BoothUSD 481 + USD 31 feeAvailableExhibitor - 2nd BoothUSD 375 + USD 25 feeAvailableExhibitor - Outside BoothUSD 348 + USD 23 feeAvailableExhibitor Add'l AttendeesUSD 76 + USD 6 feeAvailableTabletop DisplayUSD 188 + USD 13 feeAvailableLunch Only Ticket 1- day (incl. AM/PM Snacks)USD 20 + USD 3 feeAvailableFull Conference SponsorshipUSD 2,750AvailableKeynote SponsorUSD 1,750AvailableLunch SponsorUSD 1,000AvailableGrower Innovation Night SponsorUSD 750AvailableTrack SponsorUSD 400AvailableBreak SponsorUSD 300Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference? - **A:** Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference is organized by Great Plains Growers Conference Committee. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Vendor/Trade Show Registration - 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/58eed7d58ea320540ac7afb26ec924f6efd61ca6621398feaef1a953696af1e9-rimg-w500-h500-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759225266", "startDate": "2026-01-09", "endDate": "2026-01-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Missouri Western State University", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4525 Downs Drive", "postalCode": "64507", "addressLocality": "Saint Joseph", "addressRegion": "MO", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.7598942", "longitude": "-94.78452820000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Get ready to showcase your products at the 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-10", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "19.91", "highPrice": "2750.00", "price": "19.91", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "price": "481.49", "name": "Exhibitor - 1st Booth" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "price": "374.89", "name": "Exhibitor - 2nd Booth" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "price": "348.25", "name": "Exhibitor - Outside Booth" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "price": "76.41", "name": "Exhibitor Add'l Attendees" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "price": "188.35", "name": "Tabletop Display" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-joseph/vendor-trade-show-registration-2026-great-plains-growers-conference/100001602980902029", "price": "19.91", "name": "Lunch Only Ticket 1- day (incl. 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