Previewing the CFVGA annual conference with Robert Sakata

The seventh annual Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association conference will feature more than 50 speakers across sessions on topics from labor to online selling platforms to water scarcity.

Robert Sakata previews the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference with retail editor Ashley Nickle.
Robert Sakata previews the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference with retail editor Ashley Nickle.
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The seventh annual Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association conference, which is slated for Feb. 17-18, will feature more than 50 speakers across sessions on topics from labor to online selling platforms to water scarcity.

Restauranteur and entrepreneur Kimbal Musk and Colorado agriculture commissioner Kate Greenberg are some of the high-profile people speaking at the event.

CFVGA president Robert Sakata joined The Packer’s retail editor Ashley Nickle to preview the conference. For more information, check out the detailed news release about the event or visit the event page through ColoradoProduce.org.

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