Annual Meeting
Spring has returned to Eastern North Carolina and equipment is rolling as another growing season gets underway. Before calendars fill, we would like to take a moment to extend an enthusiastic invitation as the North Carolina Potato Association hosts a one day 96th Annual Meeting on Friday, May 15th in Elizabeth City — a day set aside to connect, reflect, and celebrate the growers, businesses, and shared heritage that make this industry something truly worth being a part of.
Schedule
| 9:30 AM | Bus Tour — Fairfield Inn, Elizabeth City Head into the heart of NC potato country for a firsthand look at working farms, modern production facilities, and the NC State University potato variety trial research plots. |
| ~12:00 PM | Lunch at Ferebee Farms — Camden, NC Enjoy an on-farm packinghouse lunch at Ferebee Farms in Camden — a one-of-a-kind experience right in the heart of Eastern NC’s potato country. |
| ~2:00 PM | Return to Fairfield Inn |
| 4:30 PM | Annual Business Meeting — The Crawfish Shack, Hertford Don’t let the name fool you — this is no shack. Industry guests share timely insights and updates on the state of the potato industry today and where it’s headed. |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner Reception Cap off a full and rewarding day with great food, good company, and the kind of conversations that only happen when the right people are in the same room. |
Questions? Contact:
Matthew Luks
Executive Director & NCDA Marketing Specialist
984-303-7397
matthew.luks-jurutka@ncagr.gov
Become a Sponsor
The NC Potato Association has always been strengthened by the businesses that stand beside our growers — those who have built lasting relationships with the farming community and those looking to grow new ones. Sponsoring this event is a meaningful way to honor those connections, invest in our agricultural heritage, and show your commitment to an industry we are all proud to call our own.
Sponsors receive recognition throughout the event and are warmly invited to participate in all activities. All sponsors are recognized in the official event program and on main event signage.
Use the link below or send a check payable to: NC Potato Association and mail it to PO Box 2066, Elizabeth City, NC 27906 no later than May 1, 2026.
Platinum – $1,500 +
Your company logo will be front and center on welcome banners at the dinner reception as guests gather to close out the day. Your brand will carry well beyond the day itself through a feature in the NC Potato Association e-newsletter and on our website — putting you in front of growers and industry partners across the region all season long.
Gold – $1,000 – $1,499
Your sponsorship brings everyone to the table — literally — as the host of lunch at Ferebee Farms, with dedicated on-site signage celebrating your support. You’ll also stay top of mind of the farming community throughout the growing season with a feature in the NC Potato Association e-newsletter and/or on our website.
Silver – $500 – $999
Your sponsorship powers the morning bus tour through the heart of Eastern NC’s potato country — one of the most popular parts of the day — with signage aboard giving your company well-deserved recognition along the days adventure.
Bronze – $200 – $499
Your company will be proudly recognized in the official event program and on the main event signage, ensuring your name is seen by every grower, guest, and industry partner who walks through the door.