2026 Year in Review 

Building More Value for Every FPSA Member

This year, FPSA launched new events, expanded its research, grew its online member community, and invested more than ever in the people who power food production. Here are a few highlights, and you can explore the full story in our 2026 Annual Report and 2026 Wrapped Reports.

$212K+
contributed by FPSA and our members through scholarships and charitable giving

25
Webinar Wednesday sessions reaching 2,000+ registrants

92%
of FSX 2026 attendees made at least one valuable business connection

279
individuals participating across 11 Councils and Networks

18
scholarships awarded

100%
of Food Industry Technician (FIT) graduates securing employment


2026 also brought four new programs to the FPSA calendar: the Emerging Leaders Program, Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab, Regional Meetings, and the newly announced Food Production Solutions Show.

Members gained two new research reports, and FPSA Connect completed its first full year as a home for year-round collaboration.


 

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Get the Full Story

2026 Annual Report. A message from FPSA Chairman Erik Brainard on how FPSA is evolving, with a closer look at our education, research, events, workforce programs, and community.

2026 Wrapped. A one-page snapshot of the year's biggest numbers, from scholarships and webinars to FSX results and digital reach.

Thank you for being part of the FPSA community. Your 2027 membership renewal invoice will arrive in November, and renewing keeps your entire team connected to everything that comes next. Not a member yet? Learn how to join FPSA.