2026 Crop Transition Conference
Agenda

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:30am Central Time
Crowne Plaza MSP-Mall of America - AiRE  Ballroom (2nd floor)

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8:00am to 8:30am, Full Breakfast

Welcome and Introductions
Lucas Wysocki, Chairman

Legal Guidelines and Sponsor Recognition
Mark Klompien, President/CEO

Area Updates
Local Representatives

Potatoes USA Update
Retail Sales Data and Basket Information, Nick Bartelme

Process Sector Update
Dale Lathim, PMANA

Fresh-Potato Market Overview
Mark Klompien and Buzz Shahan

Break

Last Year's Crop Transition Conference Review

2026 Crop Transition Projections Roll-Up

Members-Only Strategy Session (on demand)
Area Strategies to Address Transition Issues

12:00pm, Luncheon


Our Thanks to Ewing Farms and the Farm Tour Sponsors