Maintaining a strong, vibrant agricultural industry and legacy farming are among the topics to be discussed at the REAL AG Convention and Trade Show in Pasco.

Pesticide recertification classes are planned Jan. 9.

The two-day conference starts at 9 a.m. Jan. 8-9 at TRAC in Pasco, off Interstate 182 at Road 68.

Admission is $5 at the door. The cost for the Ag Issues luncheon on Jan. 8 is $20.