AU: US 'Potato King' to speak at convention
“As President and CEO of the United States Potato Board, Mr Richardson is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in North American horticulture, and will provide an exciting perspective on international horticulture for delegates,” said AUSVEG spokesperson Lauren Winterbottom.
“The announcement of Mr Richardson as keynote speaker will undoubtedly excite Australian growers of all crops, who will have the chance to hear from a pre-eminent international authority in their field, with experience across a range of horticultural commodities.”
Mr Richardson will deliver the keynote address on Friday 26 June, and share his vast knowledge and experience across a range of commodities.
Prior to his appointment as President and CEO of the United States Potato Board in August 2013, Mr Richardson was the CEO of WesPak, a successful private farming/packing/sales company in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specialising in premium fresh tree fruit, table grapes and citrus.
The 2015 Convention is a must for everyone involved in the horticulture industry, with over 1,400 delegates expected to descend to Jupiters Gold Coast between 25-27 June. Now incorporating both AUSVEG and Apple & Pear Australia Ltd, the 2015 National Horticulture Convention will be the biggest event in the Australian horticulture calendar.
For more information:
Lauren Winterbottom
AUSVEG
Tel: +61 (03) 9882 0277
Email (to register): convention@ausveg.com.au
or lauren.winterbottom@ausveg.com.au
www.ausveg.com.au/convention