The North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) is pleased to be joining the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference (SE Regional Conference) in Savannah, Georgia, on January 7–10, 2026. This joint event offers an excellent opportunity for strawberry growers to connect with colleagues from across North America, learn about the latest research, and discover emerging technologies shaping the berry industry. Attendees will also be able to take part in the expansive trade show and the wide range of educational sessions offered through the SE Regional Conference.
Our program begins on Wednesday, January 7, with a special local farm bus tour that includes stops at Ottawa Farms—a third-generation, family-owned working farm in Bloomingdale offering seasonal U-pick strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, educational field trips, and family-friendly activities—and Miles Berry Farm, a USDA-certified organic farm in Baxley producing premium strawberries, blueberries, and a wide variety of organic crops across 400 acres. The tour will also visit the UGA Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Farm and the Woodpecker Trail Olive Farm, where participants can enjoy gourmet olive oil tastings.
On Thursday, January 8, NASGA will host its strawberry-focused educational sessions at the Savannah Convention Centre including the Annual Meeting, covering topics such as production management, pest control, and post-harvest handling. A special highlight of the day will be a workshop led by the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) on Indoor Strawberry Propagation: Knowledge and Challenges, providing valuable insight into current research and emerging trends in controlled environment strawberry production.
The NASGA Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the South Carolina Small Fruit Growers Association (SCSFGA) annual meeting, will also take place on Thursday. NASGA members only need to register for the NASGA annual meeting to participate.
Strawberry sessions will continue as part of the SE Regional Conference on Friday, January 9.
Registration for all events will be handled through the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference website. Please note that the NASGA Bus Tour and NASGA Annual Meeting are add-on options available through the conference’s à la carte registration system.
Holiday Inn Express Savannah-Historic District
199 East Bay Street,
Savannah, Georgia
31401 USA
(912) 231-9000 ext. 0
Each individual guest must make their own reservations.
Attendees may also call the front desk to make reservations and reference group code SGA.
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