Great Lakes EXPO

Great  Lakes EXPO The PREMIER SHOW for fruit and vegetable growers, farm marketers and greenhouse operators! The trade show is a premier event in and of itself.

Great Lakes horticulture is overwhelmingly family-owned, multigenerational and owner operated. It’s easy to meet the decision makers on the show floor. 3,000-4,000 attendees with over 1,000 from states outside of Michigan. With over 800 booth opportunities and over 400 vendors. The total addressable regional market is substantial. Over 1 million acres of vegetables are planted annually in the Grea

t Lakes region. 147 Michigan vegetable farms over 250 acres. 279 Michigan orchards over 100 acres.

70+ education sessions and workshops will be offered over the three day period. The programming includes sessions on specialty crops, greenhouses, farm marketing, and more. Look for our September brochure to get all the details. The specialty crop researchers at Michigan State and other universities speak in many of the sessions. Pesticide credits for applicators are available for attending many of the sessions. The Expo offers many special events and receptions. The stage and agritourism networking area have expanded. The trade show has its own networking area.

From soil health to pest management, the Great Lakes EXPO offers 70+ sessions designed to solve real farm challenges. Wh...
05/14/2026

From soil health to pest management, the Great Lakes EXPO offers 70+ sessions designed to solve real farm challenges. What would you want to learn this year?

The future of farming is on display at the Great Lakes EXPO.Explore the latest ag tech, tools and ideas shaping tomorrow...
05/05/2026

The future of farming is on display at the Great Lakes EXPO.
Explore the latest ag tech, tools and ideas shaping tomorrow’s farms
Keep up with the latest news about this year's EXPO at https://glexpo.com/

Innovation is everywhere at   🚜From cutting-edge ag tech to hands-on demos, the trade show floor is where the future of ...
04/30/2026

Innovation is everywhere at 🚜
From cutting-edge ag tech to hands-on demos, the trade show floor is where the future of growing comes to life

Are you ready to explore this year? Visit https://glexpo.com/ for all updates regarding this year's EXPO!

Looking to grow smarter this season? 🌱At the Great Lakes EXPO, you’ll gain real strategies from 70+ educational sessions...
04/22/2026

Looking to grow smarter this season? 🌱
At the Great Lakes EXPO, you’ll gain real strategies from 70+ educational sessions, discover the latest ag tech and connect with thousands of industry pros

The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is the PREMIER show to Connect, Innovate and Grow!This year, atten...
04/08/2026

The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is the PREMIER show to Connect, Innovate and Grow!
This year, attendees will connect with over 4,500 fruit, vegetable, farm market and greenhouse individuals and over 400 industry-leading companies. Learn how to implement the newest innovations on your farm and grow your thinking and your business.

🌾 Happy National Ag Day! Today we celebrate the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives
03/24/2026

🌾 Happy National Ag Day! Today we celebrate the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives

Let the countdown begin! 272 days until this year's Great Lakes EXPO!Join over 4,500 others at the 2026 Great Lakes EXPO...
03/11/2026

Let the countdown begin! 272 days until this year's Great Lakes EXPO!
Join over 4,500 others at the 2026 Great Lakes EXPO to learn how to grow your crops better, see the newest technology, improve your business and network with others working through the same challenges.
Registration info coming later this year!

02/05/2026

🥳 A big congratulations to Larry Bodtke on being honored with a Distinguished Service Award at this year's EXPO! 🌱
The award was presented during the EXPO Social at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO on Dec. 10, 2025.
Watch a short video below on Larry below:

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Grand Rapids, MI

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