About: Since Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) was founded 1985, the annual conference has been a keystone event for sharing knowledge, building connections, and celebrating agriculture in Iowa–and good food! As the conference grows to more than 1,000 attendees, organizers are pleased to offer three pre-conference short courses, 70-plus farmer-led sessions on a wide variety of agricultural topics, 90-plus exhibitors, locally sourced meals, and a spirit of curiosity and community.
Things to look forward to:
- Reuniting in person with old friends, and making new ones
- Conference meals and snacks sourced from PFI members and local businesses
- A Saturday morning keynote by farmer and ecologist Eric Lee-Mäder
- Three pre-conference short courses
- 70-plus farmer-led sessions, including panels, roundtables, and lightning talks
- Networking in the Exhibitor Hall with more than 90 businesses and organizations
- Family-friendly registration prices and child care provided
- Friday evening cocktail hour and dinner following storytelling
- Available sessions in Spanish
Cost: Varies. Visit the website for more information
When: Friday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center, 833 Fifth Ave., Des Moines, Iowa
Registration deadline: Thursday, Jan. 2, for a reduced rate. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information and to register: Visit the conference site.
Hosted by: Practical Farmers of Iowa. The Center for Rural Affairs is a proud sponsor of this conference; make sure to visit our booth to say hello.
Lucia Schulz, a community organizing associate with the Center will present a Spanish workshop on establishing holistic objectives.
