Mid Ohio Growers Meeting Returns to Mount Hope in January

Organizers announced that the 14th annual Mid Ohio Growers Meeting will take place at the Mount Hope Event Center on January 8 and 9, 2026. The two day conference will expand to more than 65 educational sessions across eight session rooms and will stage a vendor trade show featuring more than 100 exhibitors showcasing greenhouse equipment, seeds, irrigation, pest control, packaging and other farm inputs. The scale of the program positions the meeting as a central regional hub for produce growers preparing for the 2026 season.

Session topics span tree fruit, vegetables and small fruits, soil and plant nutrition, maple syrup production, beekeeping, cut flowers, greenhouse flower production and market and business sessions focused on profitability and marketing. The schedule is designed to combine technical production advice with practical business planning, which can directly affect farm margins and local food supply chains. Buffet lunches and structured networking events are included to facilitate supplier and buyer connections that often lead to contracts and input purchasing decisions.

Practical incentives include a final day drawing for a 20 by 48 foot greenhouse open to paid attendees, a tangible asset that can extend the growing season and increase revenue potential for a small operation. Admission will be 45 dollars at the door, while preregistration is available for 40 dollars and includes lunches, with an early registration deadline in place. Organizers are encouraging small and mid sized producers to preregister to secure space in popular sessions and benefit from the lower rate.

For Holmes County, the meeting is a timely source of technical updates and market information as growers face rising input costs and changing consumer demand for local produce. The concentration of vendors and workshops can lower search and transaction costs for farmers seeking to adopt irrigation upgrades, integrated pest management or greenhouse production. Local producers who attend will likely return with actionable ideas to improve yields, manage input expenses and expand market access for 2026. Organizers say more registration details and contact information are available for those planning to attend.