Oceana Asparagus Day 2026
March 5, 2026
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Registration begins at 8 a.m.)
New Era Reformed Church
4774 1st Street, New Era, MI 49446
MSU Extension will be hosting the annual Oceana Asparagus Day on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the New Era Reformed Church in New Era, MI. Asparagus growers and industry professionals will hear three different perspectives on the asparagus markets, past, present and future. The morning portion of the program will conclude with presentations on international production with an update on Peruvian Production and the introduction of a new German seed company and the German asparagus fertility work.
The lunch break will include time for attendees to visit with show trade exhibitors in the Fellowship Hall. Several exhibitors, ranging from equipment to chemical and fuel dealers will be on hand to talk with attendees about their upcoming season needs.
The afternoon program will provide updates on activities happening in Washington DC and an update on the H2A labor program. The program will conclude with the introduction of the new MSU Extension Specialty Crops Weed Scientist Dr. Josh Miranda.
Cost: (includes refreshments and lunch)
- $25 per person on or before March 2nd
- $40 per person after March 2nd.
Cancellations received on or after March 2nd will incur a $25 cancellation fee.
Registration for Oceana Asparagus Day 2026 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 4, 2026.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Oceana MSU Extension Office at 231-873-2129; Ben Werling at werlingb@msu.edu or Kathy Walicki at walicki@msu.edu.