Thank you for attending the 42nd International Carrot Conference held in Bakersfield, California on June 2–3, 2026. Your participation, engagement, and contributions made this year’s conference a tremendous success. We sincerely appreciate the researchers, industry leaders, growers, sponsors, and attendees who joined us for the informative presentations, field tours, networking reception, and collaborative discussions focused on advancing carrot research and production. The exchange of ideas and expertise throughout the conference highlighted the strength and innovation within the global carrot community.
On behalf of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, thank you for your support and involvement. We look forward to continuing these important collaborations and hope to see you at the 43rd International Carrot Conference.
More about the 42nd International Carrot Conference: The International Carrot Conference is held every 18 to 24 months and its purpose is to invite everyone interested in carrots including: growers, packers, shippers, seed producers, breeders, pathologists, sellers, marketers, University and government researchers, Extension specialists, students and anyone interested in the carrot industry. This conference is an excellent way for people to exchange ideas and concerns in all aspects of carrot production. Topics such as breeding, new products, production, and pest management are discussed in formal paper sessions, poster sessions, and a field tour, as well as other social gatherings.
The 42nd International Carrot Conference was held at the Bakersfield Marriot Convention Centerin Bakersfield, California on June 2-3, 2026. The conference was hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension and the California Carrot Industry. Located in the heart of carrot production for the United States, it is an excellent location, especially those also interested in vegetable crops such as processing tomatoes, potatoes, garlic and onions, melons and a plethora of winter vegetables are grown in Kern County. Almonds, grapes and citrus are actually the largest crops grown in Kern County. California is a major carrot production region and is the home of two of the world’s largest carrot producers. The California Carrot Industry created the California Fresh Carrot Advisory Board to fund research to address various production problems such as weeds, diseases, nematodes, and plant breeding. In collaboration with the Board, the University of California has become leader in carrot research. The California Fresh Carrot Advisory Board also funds projects at other universities and USDA centers.
