People make the PFI Annual Conference a rich knowledge-sharing event, and we believe everyone on the farm contributes to a farm's success now, and in the future. We want our conference to be accessible to everyone, so we strive to keep our registration rates low and offer steep discounts for members.
Register todayRegistration Deadlines
Early-Bird Deadline – Dec. 4, 2026
Deadline for registrants to be entered into a drawing for two free nights at the Hilton during the conference. All refunds will be charged an $8 processing fee.
Preregistration Deadline – Dec. 23, 2026
Preregistrations must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 23. After that date, registration rates increase, and all registrations are walk-in only. No refunds will be given after Dec. 23.
Walk-In Registration
Registration is available the day of the event with pricing shown in the table below.
Ticketing and Meal Info
Conference registration pricing varies by PFI membership level. Nonmembers and lapsed members can join, upgrade or renew at any membership level when they register for the conference.
Meals included with tickets:
- Short course registration: Includes lunch
- Friday registration: Includes lunch
- Saturday registration: Includes breakfast and lunch
- Friday Supper: Additional $20 ticket
Preregistration Pricing
| Membership Level | Single-Day Conference (Friday or Saturday) | Two-Day Conference (Friday and Saturday) | Short Course (Thursday) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual ($50) or Access ($25) | $95/person | $170/person | $70/person |
| Farm & Household ($75) or Lifetime ($1,200) and Cost-Share | $95 for the first registrant; up to nine attendees at $35/person per day | $170 for the first registrant; up to nine attendees at $35/person per day | $70/person |
| Organization ($150) | $95 for the first registrant; up to four attendees at $35/person per day | $170 for the first registrant; up to four attendees at $35/person per day | $70/person |
| Nonmember | $175/person | $350/person | $145/person |
Walk-In Registration Pricing
All meals only available until sold out.
| Membership Level | Single-Day Conference (Friday or Saturday) | Two-Day Conference (Friday and Saturday) | Short Course (Thursday) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual ($50) or Access ($25) | $130/person | $240/person | $100/person |
| Farm & Household ($75) or Lifetime ($1,200) and Cost-Share | $130 for the first registrant; up to nine attendees at $45/person per day | $240 for the first registrant; up to nine attendees at $45/person per day | $100/person |
| Organization ($150) | $130 for the first registrant; up to four attendees at $45/person per day | $240 for the first registrant; up to four attendees at $45/person per day | $100/person |
| Nonmember | $210/person | $420/person | $175/person |
Not Sure About Your Membership Status?
Check the mailing label on any publication from PFI to find your membership expiration date. You may also call the PFI office at (515) 232-5661.
Other Registration Details
Annual Conference Scholarship Application
As our funding allows, we are pleased to offer scholarships, which include registration for both days of the conference (including meals), Friday supper ticket (if needed) and a Friday night hotel room (if needed).
Anyone is welcome to apply for a scholarship. Priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented or historically marginalized groups in agriculture, beginning farmers with limited resources and other applicants experience financial hardship.
After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming our receipt of your application.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2026. We will update you on the status of your application no later than Dec. 10, 2026.
Questions? Contact Liz Kolbe: gro.sremraflacitcarp@eblok.zil or (515) 232-5661.
Apply by Nov. 27Don't Forget Meals!
All meals – excluding Friday supper – are included with every registration. We strongly recommend purchasing a $20 Friday PFI supper ticket with your early registration. A limited number of Friday supper tickets may be available for purchase at the event, but keep in mind that tickets sell out some years. If you have already preregistered and need to add a Friday dinner ticket, please call the PFI office at (515) 232-5661.
Children under 8 years old eat for free with an adult paid registration. Please register children younger than 8 with a "family lounge" ticket on your registration so we have an accurate kid-friendly meal count.
All meals at the PFI annual conference are made primarily with ingredients sourced from PFI member farms or local producers. In accordance with venue policy, outside food may not be brought into the venue without explicit, prior permission from PFI.
Language Accessibility
A track of breakout sessions during the conference will be presented with consecutive Spanish interpretation. Spanish speakers will also have free access to interpretive headsets during Storytelling, the keynote and the business meeting. Farmers who speak Nepali, Kirundi or Swahili should inquire by the early-bird preregistration deadline of Dec. 4 about opportunities for attending sessions with interpretation on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Accessibility Questions
Persons with disabilities, including physical disabilities and hearing or vision impairment, who would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access may contact Liz Kolbe at gro.sremraflacitcarp@eblok.zil or (515) 232-5661.
Kids at the Conference
Making PFI's conference family-friendly has long been a priority for our members, board and staff. Due to insurance requirements at the Iowa Events Center, PFI is not able to offer childcare for the 2027 Annual Conference. We know having childcare available is critical for many families, and we apologize.
Instead, we will provide two "Family Lounge" spaces – an activity room (401) and a quiet room (402). A family member will need to accompany children seven and younger in the Family Lounges at all times. PFI will have a staff member outside the doors of the activity room for emergencies; however they are not able to care for your child(ren) at any time.
We will also allow families to bring one additional adult (age 18 or older) – such as a grandparent, uncle, cousin or neighbor – to be with the child(ren) in the Family Lounge. This "childcare support" ticket is complimentary.
If parents are planning to split time in sessions and in the Family Lounge, we prefer that both parents register as conference attendees.
About PFI Family Lounges:
Thursday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (during the Short Course):
- Board Room 3: Family Lounge for ages 0-7 and caregivers
Friday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 9, 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m. (during the Conference):
- Room 401: Family & Youth Activity Room: Games and activities for ages 0-14
- Room 402: Family Quiet Space (for ages 0-7 and caregivers only)
We also offer:
- Free, kid-friendly meals.
- Two lactation rooms, one with a small refrigerator.
- The option to babywear and nurse in all conference spaces
- Family-friendly registration pricing.
- Free registration for children seven and younger with a Family Lounge ticket. This helps us ensure kid-friendly meals are available. Children eight years and older must register as a regular attendee.
To ensure a positive conference experience for all attendees and to prevent injuries and damages, PFI has the following policies:
- Children and youth at the conference must treat the conference space as a conference space. They are welcome to visit with exhibitors, talk or play games quietly in the Activity Room or less-busy areas, or attend sessions on their own.
- Playing on the escalator or other infrastructure, running, throwing balls or other toys, and other activities that PFI staff deem inappropriate for the conference space will not be permitted.
- If PFI staff see these activities occurring, the issue will be addressed, and a parent will be notified. If PFI staff must intervene a second time with the same child, a parent will be asked to find an alternative arrangement for their child, which may include a parent needing to leave the conference.
We hope the conference remains a place where children and adults can meet new friends, grow as people and explore agriculture. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a positive and safe experience for all!