2026 Eastern Shore Agricultural Conference and Trade Show
Dates: Wednesday, January 14th and Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Location: Exmore Moose Lodge, 15315 Merry Cat Ln, Belle Haven, VA 23306
Join us for the region’s premier ag event hosted by the Association of Eastern Virginia Agricultural Producers, happening January 14–15 at the Exmore Moose Lodge. This annual gathering brings together growers, researchers, and industry leaders to share the latest in crop production, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies as well as over 40 exhibitors.
Expert-Led Sessions
Breakouts will cover soybeans, agronomic crops, vegetables, potatoes, and nutrient management led by our specialists and experts.
Our agenda is available for review here.
Recertification Credits
The 2026 conference is also the place to get your private and commercial pesticide license recertification credits for both Virginia and Maryland and your Nutrient Management CEU credits.
Oyster Roast & Networking
You won’t want to miss our annual oyster roast at the Eastern Shore Agricultural and Research Center on the evening of Wednesday, January 14th – a tradition that’s as rich in flavor and in community spirit. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with peers and unwind after a day of learning. Contact the The Association of Eastern Virginia Agricultural Producers at esagconference@gmail.com for tickets.
Door Prizes & Local Flavor
Enjoy door prizes from generous sponsors and catering by Exmore Diner, a local favorite.
This is the event to forge new partnerships, gain invaluable knowledge, and experience the best of Eastern Shore's agriculture. Don't miss out on the opportunity to grow and innovate – see you there!
No registration is needed. For trade show exhibition spots, contact Ursula Deitch with the Association of Eastern Virginia Agricultural Producers at esagconference@gmail.com.
For more Information, Contact
Ursula Tankard Deitch, VDACS – ursula.deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov (757) 787-5876
Helene Doughty, Northampton VCE – hdoughty@vt.edu (757) 678-7946 ext. 3
Theresa Pittman, Accomack VCE – tpittman@vt.edu (757) 787-1361
Mark Reiter, Virginia Tech ESARE – mreiter@vt.edu (757) 807-6576
The Association of Eastern Virginia Agricultural Producers – esagconference@gmail.com or easternvaagproducers@gmail.com
Planning Committee:
Bruce Richardson, Rick Hall, Helene Doughty, Mark Reiter, Ursula Deitch, Theresa Pittman, and others!
