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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences invite you to participate in the 2025 International Spinach Conference and Field Day to be held October 21-22, 2025 in Salinas, CA.

Meeting Registration

Register Here

Hotel Information

There is no group rate hotel for this meeting, however, we have recommended some lodging options below that are close to the site of the meeting.

 

Springhill Suites The Dunes on Monterey Bay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina – State Beach Area

Travel Information

The closest airport to Monterey is Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). This is a smaller airport and may not have many options. 

Further away there is San Jose International Airport (SJC). It’s about an hour from Monterey. 

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is another option, with a drive about 1.5 hours away from Monterey.

Abstract Submission

If you are a presenter, please send an email to Jim Correll (jcorrell@uark.edu) and Maria Villarroel-Zeballos (mvillarr@uark.edu) with your abstract attached.

Speakers

Stay tuned for our list of speakers.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2025 International Spinach Conference in Salinas Valley, CA please contact Jim Correll (jcorrell@uark.edu; Phone: 479-283-1628) and Maria Villarroel-Zeballos (mvillarr@uark.edu). Please see the sponsorship packages below.

Levels:

Platinum:        $5,000 USD (includes up to 5 complimentary registrations, program and meeting recognition, company handout advertisement)

Gold:               $4,000 USD (includes up to 4 complimentary registrations, program and meeting recognition)

Silver:             $3,000 USD (includes up to 3 complimentary registrations, program recognition)

Bronze:           $2,000 USD (includes up to 2 complimentary registrations and meeting recognition)

 

Contact Us

For more information regarding the 2025 International Spinach Conference and Field Day, please contact Jim Correll (jcorrell@uark.edu or 479-283-1628) or Maria Villarroel-Zeballos (mvillarr@uark.edu).