Agricultural Convention AND TRADE SHOW

2026 CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

We’ve been hard at work making the 2026 Ag Convention bigger, better, and more inclusive of all things farming! The Vegetable Growers Association of NJ (VGANJ) is proud to host this incredible event, but we’re not doing it alone. For 2026, we’ve invited an amazing lineup of ag organizations to join forces with us — including:

  • Direct Marketers

  • New Jersey Agricultural Society

  • NJ Beef Council

  • NJ Hay and Forage

  • NOFA-NJ

  • New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Here’s what’s new:

New Name, Bigger Tent.

We’ve rebranded to be more inclusive of other commodities and states:
Northeast Agricultural Expo and Education

New (Old) Date:

We’re moving back to our original January week!
NEW DATES: January 20th–23rd, 2026
 (Same number of days — we just flipped Monday and Friday.)

More Diverse Programming
We’ve teamed up with Rutgers Extension to offer sessions on:

  • Equestrian

  • Livestock

  • Soil Health

  • Nursery

  • Forages

  • Flower Production

  • High Tunnel & Vegetable Production

  • Blueberries

  • Pesticide & On-Farm Food Safety

  • Labor & Regulations

  • Environmental Issues

  • …and so much more!

Women in Ag Lunch – Wed. 1/21

2026 is the Year of the Female Farmer!
 We’re celebrating strong, inspiring women in agriculture with a special lunch featuring:

  • Guest Speakers

  • Prizes

  • Food

  • Cocktails

  • More surprises!

Dr. Temple Grandin

Thurs. 1/22
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to speak at Thursday’s special lunch. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for New Jersey — don’t miss it!

Expanded Trade Show

More commodities = more vendors!
Come meet our loyal exhibitors AND exciting new additions. The trade show is growing — and so should your network!

More Announcements Coming Soon

More Announcements Coming Soon

We’ve got a LOT more in the works.
Stay in the loop by following our new pages

Northeast Agricultural Expo and Education 2026

Northeast Agricultural Expo and Education 2026

Vendors Wanted!

If you are a vendor or know of a vendor who would like to join us, please reach out:

 ðŸ“§ secretary@vganj.com

📞 908-200-3280

Vendor packets will be going out soon!
Registration opens this fall!

Spread the word!
We are going BIG this year! All are welcome and encouraged to join us!