2021 Illinois Specialty Crop Conference (Virtual)

The annual Illinois Specialty Crop Conference (ISCC) is moving to an interactive exhibit hall and virtual conference format! The conference provides a platform for education, information and networking for Illinois specialty growers during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Join us for this opportunity to connect every segment of the fresh produce supply chain, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and partners.

Conference Highlights
An EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY featuring GO-AT-YOUR-OWN-PACE workshops & tracks: Leading industry speakers sharing insights and strategies on the latest topics. For the first time ever, you can attend every session of the conference if you want to!

A VIRTUAL EXPO HALL: Exhibitors and attendees can share business and industry information. Featuring a very innovative interactive format!

LIVE EVENTS: Tune in at the specified times for LIVE Zoom sessions where you can chat with others, ask questions, and engage with participants.

Keynote Speakers: Sarah Frey & Chris and Angie Eckert

Technical Assistance for Setting Up E-Commerce

Building Your MarketMaker Profile

COUNTRY Financial Popcorn Networking Hour

Farmer Panels on production, business development, and more

Annual Illinois Specialty Growers Association Meeting

Annual Meeting of Affiliates

Note, all the sessions will be recorded and available on the conference site for viewing on your own time.

PRODUCE SAFETY TRAINING & CERTIFICATION: This is a live session on Zoom over two half days. You must be present with your camera on for the entire program to receive certification. The class is limited to 30 participants. Please register for this class when you register for the conference.

VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT & LEADERBOARD: Interactive fun with prizes and drawings.

Plus, opportunities to connect, learn and share.

Direct inquiries regarding exhibiting to:
Charlene Blary | Illinois Specialty Growers Association
309-557-2107 | Fax: 309-557-3729 | Cblary@ilfb.org